Microbiota: An Essential Shield for Healthy Skin and Hair
The microbiota, an ecosystem made up of billions of micro-organisms, plays a crucial role in the health of our skin and scalp. A veritable protective barrier, it helps us to combat external aggression, regulate hydration and promote healing. Discover what the microbiota is, its specific role for skin and hair, and why it's essential to nurture it with gentle, respectful care.
What is the microbiota?
The microbiota corresponds to all the micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses present on or in the human body. The microbiome corresponds to all their genes. There are different microbiota in the body: the skin microbiota, the oral and nasopharyngeal microbiota, the pulmonary microbiota, the vaginal microbiota and the intestinal microbiota. The intestinal microbiota is the most important of these, with 100,000 billion microorganisms that contribute to the proper functioning of our body and our health. It performs metabolic functions essential to digestion, forms a barrier to pathogenic bacteria and stimulates the immune system. The skin microbiota, which we're interested in here, helps maintain healthy skin by protecting against skin aggression and infection. Each area of the body, whether scalp, underarms or face, has a unique microbial composition, adapted to the pH, moisture and sebum requirements of that region.
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Skin and hair microbiota: specific needs
The microbiota of the scalp and skin have unique needs that require gentle, adapted care to avoid damaging this fragile balance:
The scalp: A healthy microbiota limits dandruff and scalp irritation. Using gentle shampoos, without sulfates or harsh preservatives, helps maintain this balance and protect the scalp's natural barrier.
Skin: The cutaneous microbiota plays an essential role in protecting, moisturizing and healing the skin. An imbalance can make the skin more vulnerable to redness, itching and skin infections.
Tips for looking after your microbiota
Powder shampoos: for a balanced scalp
Yodi powder shampoos, such as Nutritive Argan and Douceur Lait d'Amande, are enriched with prebiotics, organic argan oil and almond milk. Unlike conventional shampoos, which can weaken the microbiota, our shampoos nourish the good bacteria for a healthy, resilient scalp.
Dry Powder deodorant: underarm protection and respect
Our Dry Powder deodorants are formulated without preservatives and with prebiotics to support natural underarm flora. By limiting bad bacteria, they respect the microbial balance and offer long-lasting natural freshness.
Trio d'Huiles cleanser: for protected, soothed skin
Trio d'Huiles Cleanser gently cleanses without disturbing the skin's good bacteria. Enriched with prebiotics and formulated with a microbiota-friendly pH, it helps keep skin clean and protected.
Face and body oils: nutrition and natural radiance
Our Yodi oils, like Body Sunshine and Retinol Like, contain natural active ingredients such as beta-carotene and bakuchiol, combined with prebiotics. These ingredients nourish and protect the skin while strengthening the microbiota, for radiant, healthy skin.
Studies and scientific references
Scientific studies confirm the importance of the microbiota for skin health. For example, research published in PLOS Biology (Sender, Fuchs, & Milo, 2016) shows that the human microbiota comprises roughly as many bacteria as human cells, a balance essential to health (PLOS). Research has also shown that supporting the microbiota with prebiotics limits the risk of imbalances, reducing dysbiosis-related skin problems (The American Microbiome Institute)
Why choose microbiota-friendly skincare with Yodi?
By choosing skin care products designed to respect and support the microbiota, you give your skin and scalp the protection they need to defend themselves naturally against aggression. Our Yodi products, formulated with natural ingredients and prebiotics, support the balance of your microbiota for healthier skin and hair, all year round.