Use of fatty acids for microbiome benefit and compositions comprising the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to use of specific group of fatty acids and compositions comprising them for delivering microbiome benefit to skin. This benefit ensures that the skin is protected against undesirable bacteria. The present invention delivers the benefit by the selective fatty acids i.e one having C18 carbons atoms or more. preferably one having C20 carbon atoms or more acting as prebiotics for skin commensal bacteria like S. epidermidis and S Hominis. The efficacy is improved by combining fatty acids with poly hydric alcohol like glycerol and/or by combining with fatty acid esters like glycerol monostearate. Combination of certain unsaturated fatty acids is also seen to interact synergistically to provide this benefit.

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