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The Next Microbiome Frontier

Marc S. Reisch
Chemical and Engineering News, 2017
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Chemical & Engineering News senior correspondent Marc S. Reich discusses the pros and cons of the next big development in skin care – putting probiotics on your face. He shares findings from the Human Microbiome Project and balances the views of the cosmetics skeptics against those of the companies who stand to make money from a new beauty trend. Reich offers great insight into how the health and beauty industry constantly evolves.

Take-Aways

  • Human skin has a microbiome made up of a multitude of living organisms – both good and bad.
  • Cosmetics companies are interested in creating products that promote a healthy skin microbiome.
  • Skeptics say there’s no proof that probiotic skin care is effective.

About the Author

Marc S. Reich is a senior correspondent for Chemical & Engineering News, covering corporate activity, plastics, fibers, capital spending, and paints and coatings.

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