Not just the surface
of your skin

Find out what happens beneath the surface of acne-prone skin, and how Vincobiosis® Acneic transforms skin health care.

Not just the surface
of your skin

Find out what happens beneath the surface of acne-prone skin, and how Vincobiosis® Acneic transforms skin health care.

Acne

Acne is a skin condition that causes the appearance of spots, pimples, blackheads and other skin lesions. It has not only an aesthetic impact; its roots go far deeper. It is the manifestation of an internal imbalance which affects not only skin health, but also self-confidence.

Why does acne happen? Skin microbiota holds the answer

Numerous factors can contribute to the onset of acne, but a new and crucial cause of its appearance has been discovered in recent years: imbalance in the skin's microbiota.

Do you know what microbiota is?

It is the set of microorganisms that live in our bodies (including bacteria, viruses and fungi, among others). They exist in balance with each other and with our body cells, and play a fundamental part in our health and wellbeing.

The skin also has its own ecosystem

Our skin also has its own microbiota, made up primarily of bacteria. Skin microbiota works as a protective barrier against external agents, regulates skin moisture content and keeps its pH at healthy levels.

When microbiota is balanced

In normal conditions, the skin's microbiota remains in natural stasis, which is crucial for keeping our skin healthy and protecting us from potential problems such as acne.

When the balance is upset

Factors such as hormonal changes or stress can sometimes alter the balance of skin microbiota. With acne, bacteria such as Cutibacterium acnes, usually beneficial for us, find in excess sebum and lack of oxygen the ideal conditions to proliferate out of control, and this upsets microbiota balance. This situation is called dysbiosis.

What are the factors that promote imbalance in the microbiota of acne-prone skin?

Hormonal changes

During adolescence, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and perimenopause, increased sebum production in the skin creates the ideal conditions for Cutibacterium acnes to thrive, because fat is their favourite food.

Diet

A diet high in fats and sugars can also have an effect on sebum production in the skin and encourage bacterial growth.

Stress

When we are stressed, our bodies release hormones such as cortisol that can increase sebum production and weaken the immune system.

Genetic predisposition

Genetic predisposition linked to production of higher levels of androgens can also promote sebum production.

Environmental factors

Pollution and other external agents can alter microbiota, promoting uncontrolled bacterial proliferation and inflammation.

Use of aggressive products

These damage the skin barrier and eliminate beneficial microorganisms, leading to imbalance in the skin microbiota.

What are the factors that promote imbalance in the microbiota of acne-prone skin?

Hormonal changes

Diet

A diet high in fats and sugars can also have an effect on sebum production in the skin and encourage bacterial growth.

Stress

When we are stressed, our bodies release hormones such as cortisol that can increase sebum production and weaken the immune system.

Genetic predisposition

Genetic predisposition linked to production of higher levels of androgens can also promote sebum production.

Environmental factors

Pollution and other external agents can alter microbiota, promoting uncontrolled bacterial proliferation and inflammation.

Use of aggressive products

These damage the skin barrier and eliminate beneficial microorganisms, leading to imbalance in the skin microbiota.

Bacteria talk to each other… and cause acne

Quorum sensing, the language spoken by bacteria

Just like other living beings, the bacteria in our skin microbiota talk to each other to organise themselves and act as a group. To do this, they use their own language, called quorum sensing.

Unity is strength! Bacteria talk to each other and join forces

When the skin microbiota balance breaks down and Cutibacterium acnes proliferates out of control, these bacteria use quorum sensing for their own benefit. They exchange signals to find out how many of them there are and, if their numbers are sufficient, they coordinate to work as a team.

The outcome of this conversation: visible symptoms of acne

Once they have organised and joined forces, bacteria launch actions that harm us and end up producing the symptoms of acne: spots, excess oils, redness and inflammation. These all start beneath the surface of the skin.

Vincobiosis® Acneic restores your skin's balance

Thanks to Canonia Allysis®, a unique biotechnological ingredient inspired by the defense mechanisms of plants and proven to block bacterial communication, the Vincobiosis® Acneic range helps to reduce and prevent the symptoms of acne-prone skin in a smart, natural and gentle way, without killing its beneficial microorganisms or damaging its ecosystem.

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