Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus)

Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Not Clean
Probiotics is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
Varies by strain
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Potential Microbial Protection
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Probiotics gained scientific recognition in the early 20th century, but fermented foods and beverages have been consumed for health for thousands of years. Their application to skincare is a modern development (early 2000s) based on research into skin microbiome balance.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Transforming Psoriasis Care: Probiotics and Prebiotics as Novel Therapeutic Approaches.
Buhaș MC, Candrea R, Gavrilaș LI, Miere D, Tătaru A et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2023
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Acne, Microbiome, and Probiotics: The Gut-Skin Axis.
Pedro Sánchez-Pellicer, Laura Navarro-Moratalla, Eva Núñez-Delegido, Beatriz Ruzafa-Costas, Juan Agüera-Santos, Vicente Navarro-López
Microorganisms, 2022
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Probiotics and prebiotics in intestinal health and disease: from biology to the clinic.
Sanders ME, Merenstein DJ, Reid G, Gibson GR, Rastall RA
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2019
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Probiotics and prebiotics in intestinal health and disease: from biology to the clinic.
Sanders ME, Merenstein DJ, Reid G, Gibson GR, Rastall RA
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2019
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR