Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
July 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Kashmiri women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut.
August 2024 in “Food Bioscience” Bifidobacterium longum BB536 metabolites may help treat hair loss by repairing and promoting hair cell growth.
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February 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Applying a special soy milk extract on skin can make it more elastic and hydrated.
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January 2017 in “Chinese Science Bulletin (Chinese Version)” Balancing gut microbes and managing stress can help improve skin conditions like eczema and acne.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.
March 2026 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Arachis hypogaea L. root extract reduces prostate enlargement and inflammation in mice.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Certain probiotics can help improve skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, but more research is needed.
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April 2021 in “Nutrients” Berberine and curcumin may help reduce obesity by improving gut bacteria and liver health.
January 2013 in “Hunan Agricultural Sciences” Lactobacillus reuteri and Bacillus natto can replace antibiotics to improve piglet health and growth.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” A kimchi-derived bacterium could help whiten teeth and prevent bad breath.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Enterococcus faecium broth may slow aging and improve health by boosting immunity and gut bacteria.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 helps hair grow in mice.
September 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Lactic acid bacteria fermentation can turn waste into valuable skincare ingredients.
May 2024 in “Physiologia Plantarum” Bacillus subtilis helps plants get more phosphorus and grow better roots.
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Lactobacillus acidophilus substances can kill and stop the spread of cervical cancer cells.
November 2025 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Probiotics with Lactobacillus reuteri improve IBS symptoms in children.
March 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate from green tea may help treat scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
November 2023 in “Food science of animal resources” Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 taken orally helps hair regrow faster and thicker in mice.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” Supplements improved calves' haircoat condition.
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February 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 boosts sweet pepper growth, yield, and vitamin C by colonizing roots.
August 2023 in “Processes” Fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM8631 increases its skin care benefits.
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January 2023 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” Bacillus tequilensis from Leea indica leaves is a strong natural antioxidant source.
December 2024 in “Food Bioscience” Limosilactobacillus fermentum MF10 helps hair grow by activating certain cell signals in mice.
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March 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The new gel effectively treats MRSA-infected wounds for longer.
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January 2003 Endophytes from Southeast Asia and Japan can produce useful substances like enzymes and antibiotics.