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Fermentation & Microbiome

Inulin

gut-skin-axis
INCI: Inulin
In short · TL;DR
Category
Fermentation & Microbiome
Effect
Selective proliferation promotion of beneficial bacteria
Concentration
0.5-2%
Effect
Selective proliferation promotion of beneficial bacteria
Mechanism
Prebiotic. Fructooligosaccharides serve as nutrients for S. epidermidis and other beneficial bacteria
Typical concentration
0.5-2%
Onset
Microbiome changes: 2-4 weeks
Cautions
Most effective when combined with postbiotics
Evidence & references
Kober & Bowe (2015) [PubMed]
Journal

Related Journal

2
The World of Fermented IngredientsPrebiotics, probiotics, and postbioticsSkin Longevity SeriesThe Science of Skin and Gut — Decoding the Skin-Gut Axis
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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