INULIN

Inulin is a polysaccharide and belongs to the prebiotics. Prebiotics serve as a food source for beneficial bacteria that are naturally present on the skin and play an important role in maintaining a balanced skin microbiome.(1) (2) Thus, inulin as a prebiotic has the potential to contribute to a healthy skin barrier. (3) (4)

In combination with alpha-glucan oligosaccharides, inulin can alleviate skin symptoms such as dryness and itching. (5)

(1) Krutmann J. (2009). Pre- and probiotics for human skin. Journal of dermatological science, 54(1), 1–5.

(2) Al-Ghazzewi, F. H.,& Tester, R. F. (2014). Impact of prebiotics and probiotics on skin health. Beneficial microbes, 5(2), 99–107.

(3) Tripodo, G.,& Mandracchia, D. (2019). Inulin as a multifaceted (active) substance and its chemical functionalization: From plant extraction to applications in pharmacy, cosmetics and food. European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics: official journal of the International Association for Pharmaceutical Technology e.V, 141, 21–36.

(4) Nizioł-Łukaszewska,Z.,Bujak,T.,Wasilewski,T. & Szmuc,E.(3919). Inulin as an effective and safe ingredient in cosmetics. Polish Journal of Chemical Technology,21(1) 44-49.

(5) Antão H.S.,Passerini E.,Guimarães J.P.,Saldanha J.,Coelho J.D.,Fortunato M. 2017. Efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of topical regimens containing the prebiotic Biolin in children suffering from atopic dermatitis. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 27 (2):102-12. 10.26326/2281-9649.27.2.1345