Murphy, Barry, Grimshaw, Sally, Hoptroff, Michael, Paterson, Sarah, Arnold, David, Cawley, Andrew, Adams, Suzanne E, Falciani, Francesco 
ORCID: 0000-0003-1432-2871, Dadd, Tony, Eccles, Richard et al (show 9 more authors)
(2022)
Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12 (1).
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Abstract
Xerosis, commonly referred to as dry skin, is a common dermatological condition affecting almost a third of the population. Successful treatment of the condition traditionally involves the application of cosmetic products facilitating the moisturisation of the skin with a range of ingredients including glycerol and fatty acids. While the effectiveness of these treatments is not in question, limited information exists on the impact on the skin microbiome following use of these products and the improvement in skin hydration. Here, we describe improvements in skin barrier properties together with increased levels of cholesterol, ceramides and long-chain fatty acids following application of Body Lotion. Concomitant alterations in the skin microbiome are also seen via 16S rRNA metataxonomics, in combination with both traditional and novel informatics analysis. Following 5 weeks of lotion use, beneficial skin bacteria are increased, with improvements in microbiome functional potential, and increases in pathways associated with biosynthesis of multiple long chain fatty acids.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Epidermis, Skin, Ceramides, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S, Microbiota |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 18 May 2022 09:09 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2023 21:01 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-022-09231-8 |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09231-8 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3155021 |
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