Use of probiotic microorganisms to limit skin irritation
AssigneesL'oreal, Nestec S.A.
InventorAudrey Gueniche
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods directed to the cosmetic use of an effective amount of at least one probiotic microorganism especially from the genus Lactobacillus sp. and/or Bifidobacterium sp., of a fraction thereof and/or of a metabolite thereof, as an active agent for limiting, preventing or treating skin irritation and/or irritative skin disorders.
Claims10
A cosmetic method for treating a non allergic irritant contact dermatitis of an individual in need thereof, the method comprising:
- administering to said individual an active agent comprising an effective amount of at least one:
- probiotic microorganism selected from the genus Lactobacillus sp.,
- a fraction of a probiotic microorganism selected from the genus Lactobacillus sp., and
- a metabolite of a probiotic microorganism selected from the Lactobacillus sp.
A cosmetic treatment method for treating non allergic irritant contact dermatitis of an individual in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of at least one microorganism belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei, a fraction of a microorganism belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei, and a metabolite of a microorganism belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.