The skin microbiome encompasses the diverse community of microorganisms inhabiting our skin, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. These tiny residents play a pivotal role in maintaining skin health by fortifying the skin barrier and bolstering the immune system.
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that originated in India 5.000 years ago, while the microbiome is a relatively recent area of scientific research focused on the trillions of microorganisms living in and on the human body.
The human microbiome is considered the “latest discovered” human organ and microbiome research reiterates the fundamental principles of Ayurveda for creating a healthy gut environment by maintaining the individual-specific microbiome.
If the term “microbiome” existed 5000 years ago, we surely would have seen it in the Ayurvedic texts. The whole premise behind Ayurveda is about the balance of the three vital energies, the doshas. Both the microbiome science and Ayurveda focus on balance and diversity.
Ancient beauty practices and ingredients are resurging in modern consumer trends. Consumers are drawn to the reliability and authenticity of age-old remedies amidst a market saturated with superficial claims and fleeting trends. The trend towards “ancient beauty” reflects a larger movement towards meaningful and sustainable beauty experiences, resonating with consumers seeking authenticity, holistic wellbeing.
This trend of the holistic view on wellbeing leads to a growing awareness surrounding the skin microbiome and microbiome-friendly products.
The old ayurvedic practices can be well connected with the new knowledge surrounding the human microbiome, building a new ground for better beauty products. In the talk we will connect the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda with the recent findings around the microbiome and illustrate how to develop products around these two concepts.
