SKIN MICROBIOTA TO SLOW DOWN SKIN AGING
The factors that accelerate aging are countless, some known such as sun exposure, unbalanced lifestyle or unfavorable environmental conditions, others less known although they play an equally important role such as hormonal alteration which can cause, in particular, skin atrophy. Anti-aging medicine works on these dynamics to intervene on the biological parameters that trigger cellular and skin aging, suggesting personalized supplementation based on specific tests.
One of the tools of anti-aging medicine is the analysis of the skin bacterial flora: the skin microbiota, in fact, plays a key role in the well-being of the skin as it shields the organism from the outside world.
01-09-2023
The skin microbiota
The skin hosts a vast array of microorganisms which form the so-called skin microbiota (or dermobiota), in a similar way to what happens in the intestine. When interfacing with the external environment, the skin barrier plays a central role in protecting against pathogens, also with the alliance with the 'good' fleet of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in cooperation on the skin, in a relationship of fruitful dialogue with the immune system.
For this reason, it’s important to maintain the stability of this variety of microorganisms to allow them to act effectively for the skin well-being. A change in the natural composition of the dermobiota, in fact, creates a skin imbalance that can cause dryness, irritation, acne, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
How to promote skin bacterial flora
The skin bacterial flora normally lives in a stable balance in which the composition of the microorganisms maintains approximately the same proportions. It may happen, however, that this stability is threatened. Among the main causes of it we find unhealthy lifestyles, smoking, pollution, the use of aggressive products or an unbalanced diet: all factors able to trigger an immune response. The natural aging process also affects the bacterial composition of the skin. Therefore, in order for the bacterial flora to maintain its balance, it’s recommended to follow a diet low in fat and rich in vegetables and to adopt an active but relaxed lifestyle.
Tests to analyze the skin bacterial flora
To determine the composition of your skin microbiota, you can take a test to characterize the microorganic contingent of the skin. With a specific fecal examination, DNA can be sequenced to obtain useful information on the state of the dermobiota. The test is simple: the patient just needs to collect a stool sample for analysis. Once the result comes, with a multi-perspective evaluation that simultaneously considers the individual's metabolism, his habits, his diet and his peculiarities, we can proceed with a targeted supplementation therapy.
Restore the balance of the dermobiota
A dysbiosis of the skin microbiota translates into an imbalance between pathogenic and commensal microorganisms with possible repercussions on the skin well-being. Skin disorders are often caused by immune dysfunctions created by alterations of the bacterial flora. To restore balance, it is important to know the individual's peculiarities and work both on the diet, favoring foods low in saturated fats and sugars, and on the skincare.
Finally, in order to balance the skin bacterial flora, it’s important to increase the intake of prebiotics and probiotics which work to strengthen the host of friendly microorganisms.
The first results
Rebalancing the skin microbiota is a process. The adoption of healthy habits and the integration of probiotics have positive repercussions on the well-being of the bacterial flora with remarkable results visible already after a few days, with different times depending on personal reactivity and skin. So that the bacterial flora can settle and strengthen, good practices must become the rule. A healthy diet, constant physical activity and the use of quality probiotics have no contraindications.
The Bonaccorso Studio implements the principles of anti-aging medicine to prevent and slow down the skin, cellular, brain and musculoskeletal aging. Dr. Michele Bonaccorso is a medical doctor, specializing in anesthesiology and intensive care. He has been studying functional medicine for over 10 years.
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