Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a skin care composition that has a particularly low osmolality. The skin care composition of the invention therefore is specifically suitable for supporting the skin microbiome, because it does not create an osmotic stress that would be harmful to the bacteria after its topical application to the skin. Accordingly, skin care composition of the invention preserves and improves the vitality of the bacteria of the skin microbiome, which enhances the stability of a healthy skin microbiome. The skin care composition of the present invention can be thus used for treating or preventing skin diseases, for promoting the development of a healthy skin microbiome, for stabilizing a healthy skin microbiome, and for maintaining or promoting the vitality of bacteria of the skin microbiome.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a skin care composition that comprises growth-enhancing compounds which promote the development of a healthy skin microbiome. These growth-enhancing compounds are metabolized by the microorganisms of the skin microbiome after their topical application to the skin, thereby supporting growth of the microorganisms. The growth-enhancing compounds and compositions comprising same can be used for treating or preventing skin diseases, for promoting the development of a healthy skin microbiome, for stabilizing a healthy skin microbiome, and for promoting growth of bacteria of the skin microbiome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nucleic acid amplification. More particularly, the invention relates to oligonucleotide primers for amplifying the sequence or part of the sequence of a Staphylococcus tuf gene. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for identifying one or more Staphylococcus species and/or strains which are present in a biological sample, such as a skin swab. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to the use of an oligonucleotide primer of the present invention for amplifying the sequence or part of the sequence of a Staphylococcus tuf gene. Kits which comprise an oligonucleotide primer of the present invention are also provided for carrying out the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with a preservative that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with an excipient that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with a filler that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological preparations which comprise a combination of levulinic acid and anisic acid. The preparations according to the invention are particularly suitable for use on skin. The preparations have a selective antibacterial effect on skin by specifically controlling anaerobic bacteria of the skin flora while having little or no bactericidal effect on aerobic bacteria. The compositions according to the invention are therefore suitable for cosmetic skin care and for the dermatological treatment of certain skin disorders, such as acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with an emollient that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with a solubilizer that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with a thickener that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of skin care. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprising live bacteria of at least one Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) strain in combination with an antioxidant that specifically supports their viability during storage and/or their ability to replicate after application to the skin. Preferably, the cosmetic or therapeutic skin care composition comprises bacteria of at least one C. acnes strain selected from the group consisting of D1, A5, C1, C3, H1, H2,H3, K1,K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1, and F4. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing acne by applying the skin care composition of the invention to a skin area in need of treatment. The invention also relates to the use of a skin care composition of the invention for treating or preventing acne.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alginate-based facial mask, provided in the form of a water-free cosmetic composition that comprises a) at least one water-soluble alginate, b) at least one calcium salt, c) at least one oil, d) at least one emulsifier selected from the group polyglyceryl-(4) isostearate, polyglyceryl-(10) octanoate/caprate, polyglyceryl-(10) stearate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, polyglyceryl-(3) methyl glucose distearate and polyglyceryl-(4) laurate.

Abstract: A skin care composition for promoting the skin microbiome. The composition is formulated for topical application to the skin and comprises (a) lactic acid, lactate or a mixture thereof; (b) urea; and (c) caprylic/capric triglycerides.

Abstract: Cosmetic product of a packaging means having two spatially separated chambers, wherein the first chamber contains a lyophilisate of bacteria of the strains C. acnes 6609 (H1), C1, C3, D1, A5, H1, H2, H3, K1, K2, K4, K6, K8, K9, L1 and/or F4, and the second chamber contains a cosmetic preparation containing water and a method for treating acne with this preparation.

Abstract: Glycopyrronium bromide, derivatives and/or isomers thereof in combination with one or more active substances selected from a list of substances as recited in the claims and/or in the form of a W/Si emulsion, an O/W gel, a soap gel stick, and/or a surfactant-containing cleansing formula, and corresponding cosmetic preparations, in particular deodorant/antiperspirant preparations.

Abstract: Glycopyrronium bromide, derivatives and/or isomers thereof in combination with one or more active substances selected from a list of substances as recited in the claims and/or in the form of a W/Si emulsion, an O/W gel, a soap gel stick, and/or a surfactant-containing cleansing formula, and corresponding cosmetic preparations, in particular deodorant/antiperspirant preparations.