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Special Report

MyMicrobiome sees expanding interest in certification

of cosmetic products

Each person has his or her own intimate personal The company now offers testing
microbiotic signature, which is deter- care, in addition standards for cosmetic products for
mined by our genetic heritage and is to intimate tex- adult skin, infant skin, scalp, vagina,
partly formed at birth. It is then modi- tile products like mouth, foot and nose. For each it
fied throughout our life by various fac- gloves. offers a different panel of key microbes
tors such as our food, the environment, depending on the usage of the product.
where we live, the air we breathe, as While the first For a product to bag the tag of ‘micro-
well as the objects or individuals with MyMicrobiome- biome-friendly’it should not influence
which we come in contact. certified products the healthy skin’s microbiome and
were tested as far leaves the microbes untouched.
With skin being the largest exposed back as 2019, in the last five years seve-
organ, it is also one of the largest ral such products have been launched The certification offered by My
microbial habitats. However, we are just across the world, according to Dr. Kristin Microbiome is recognised by trademarks
beginning to understand the micro- Neumann, Founder of the company. in several countries including India,
organisms’ complex relationships with where a few dermatology creams from
each other and our bodies, in addition The need for microbiome-friendly leading pharmaceutical companies
to the cosmetic and drug products we certification arises from the fact that have been so labelled. The company
apply to our skin. personal care products typically is now in discussions with a leading
contain preservatives and surfactants, and distributor of personal care products to
One company that is attempting to these have an impact on the bacterial India to expand their offerings in the
do just that is MyMicrobiome, which flora present on the body. While the flora Indian market, where here is currently
started out as a repository of infor- is complex and contain several species, no regulation on the subject. Ms.Hedy
mation on the subject, but has since about ten bacterial strains account Scheck, Chief Marketing and Sales
evolved to emerge as a leading inde- for the majority. For example, the oral Officer, MyMicrobiome, sees an excellent
pendent certification body specializing microbiome is dominated by a bacterial fit between the age-old health practices
in microbiome-friendly cosmetics and species called Streptococcus, of which in Ayurveda and modern microbiome
textiles. The ambit of products certi- five – S. mitis, S. sanguinis, S. mutans, science, as both underline holistic
fied by the company has also expanded S. salivarius, and S. anginosus – can be practices, and link physical and mental
from skin care to include body and used to test oral care products. well-being.

Syensqo showcases beauty solutions that combine

science, sustainability and purpose

Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay ing wet and dry combing perfor- sensory experience and convenient
group, unveiled ingredients and for- mance and matches the sensory oil solutions.
mulation concepts that combine sci- specificities of silicone oils.
ence, sustainability. The hair and skin Geropon TC Clear MB, an easy-to- In the Sustainability Zone, Syensqo

care ingredients showcased spanned handle sodium methyl cocoyl tau- showcased two eco-friendly offerings:
silicone replacement, sulphate-free for- rate that provides all the benefits of Naternal Care Clear SGI, the first

mulations, ethical sourcing and dermo- taurates without the problems asso- readily-biodegradable, non-ecotoxic
cosmetics. ciated with handling. and ethically-sourced conditioning
Miranol Ultra L-28 ULS MB, a new polymer.
At the Innovation Zone in the show, best-in-class ultra-low salt surfac- Mirataine CBS UP, a fully circular
the company showcased: tant, making thickening easier. sultaine, derived from RSPO fatty acids,
Dermalcare Avolia MB, a silicone Mirataine OMG MB, an innovative green epichlorohydrin and bio-circular

replacement that provides outstand- emulsifier used to create a multi- certified dimethylaminopropylamine.
186 Chemical Weekly May 28, 2024

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