Cosmetic composition of low osmolality

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.

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