HOW WE CHOSE
THE RIGHT LIVE BACTERIAL CULTURES
Our research team identified the bacterial strains strong enough to combat harmful bacteria and fungi without disturbing the natural balance of the skin’s microbiome. Thanks to this scientific breakthrough, skincare with beneficial bacteria has finally become possible!
SELECTING THE RIGHT BACTERIAL STRAINS
A significant part of the skin’s microbiome develops within the first days after birth. This microbiome consists of numerous beneficial bacteria that protect the newborn from harmful external factors during the first months of life. Based on this knowledge, we asked ourselves: can the same bacterial strains that naturally colonize newborn skin be used to address modern skin problems?
‘These live lactic acid bacteria that protect newborns’ skin have a positive effect on the skin’s microbiome. We selected these specific probiotic strains in preclinical research due to their safety, applicability, and biological activity.’
— Dr Ingmar Claes, Chief Scientific Officer at YUN
Based on our internal expertise in probiotics, we conducted a rational in-vitro selection process in which we identified three probiotic strains with high efficacy for caring for acne-prone skin:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus YUN-S1.0
Lactobacillus pentosus YUN-V1.0
Lactobacillus plantarum YUN-V2.0
WHAT IS LACTOBACILLUS?
Lactobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium that plays an important role in both the human and animal body. It is found, among other places, in the digestive tract and the female reproductive system. Lactobacillus protects the body against the invasion of harmful bacteria, while we — as hosts — provide these bacteria with nutrients. They obtain energy by fermenting lactose, glucose, and other sugars. This process produces lactic acid (Latin lacto = milk), which acidifies the environment, making it difficult for harmful bacteria to grow.
