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by Marina Becker
17.05.2023 10:00
by Marina Becker
How did we get here? Our mom’s influence on our microbiome

You might already know that we cannot survive without the trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies, influencing everything from gut and skin health to our immune systems. But did you ever wonder, how we got these microbes in the first place?

by Marina Becker
by Marina Becker
26.04.2023 10:00
by Marina Becker
Don’t let it get to your head – Dandruff and the Scalp Microbiome

Imagine, millions of teeny-tiny bacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses and mites crawling all over your head... What sounds like a dirty place, might just be exactly what is needed for a healthy scalp and strong, shiny hair. We finally need to get the notion out of our heads that microbes are “bad”.

by Marina Becker
Beard Microbiome
by Marina Becker
22.03.2023 10:00
by Marina Becker
You’ve got something in your beard, and it’s not food… Bad bugs in beards?!

The male grooming industry is booming. Well-groomed beards are a hot trend and represent a beauty ideal, many men strive for. They symbolize masculinity, attractiveness, maturity and style.. What many people don’t know about beards, however, is that they house a plethora of tiny microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites – collectively called the beard microbiome.

by Marina Becker
The microbiome and sugar
by Marina Becker
22.02.2023 09:43
by Marina Becker
Sugar and the Microbiome

By now, word has spread, that refined sugar is not healthy for us. And even though sugar consumption has been shown to contribute to lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver and cavities, sugar is still everywhere and we eat way too much of it.

by Marina Becker
Dry January
by Marina Becker
11.01.2023 10:00
by Marina Becker
How Dry January affects our health. The microbiome and alcohol

In 2023 once again, living a healthier life tops people’s New Year's resolutions: 52 percent of Americans plan on exercising more, followed by eating healthier, losing weight and reducing stress on the job.

by Marina Becker
plastic food
by Marina Becker
16.12.2022 10:00
by Marina Becker
How many credit cards have you eaten this month? The microbiome and plastic

Plastic is a hot topic. It’s not just being discussed in regards to bags in supermarkets and in environmental debates about the health of our planet, oceans and marine animals, but also in the cosmetic industry, where products are advertised as being microplastic-free.

by Marina Becker
gut microbiom
by Marina Becker
24.11.2022 16:38
by Marina Becker
Got winterblues? Your gut can help! The microbiome and depression

Our microbiome does not only influence our physical but also our mental health. Learn more about the connection between the gut and depression in this article.

by Marina Becker
man-made human microbiome
by Marina Becker
13.10.2022 10:00
by Marina Becker
Lessons from the first man-made human microbiome

Each and every microbiome is completely unique and a little universe in and of itself. Recently, scientists successfully created the first-ever synthetic human microbiome consisting of 119 strains of bacteria.

by Marina Becker
Mites
by Marina Becker
06.09.2022 10:00
by Marina Becker
Why mites having sex on your face is healthy for you

There are trillions of little organisms living in and on your skin that are crucial for your skin’s health. You might accept this so far. But what about the fact that there are mites having sex on your skin while you are sleeping? 

by Marina Becker
seal for Microbiome-friendly textiles
by Lisa Keilhofer
17.08.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
The science start-up MyMicrobiome introduces the world's first seal for Microbiome-friendly textiles

MyMicrobiome expands Microbiome-friendly certification for textiles.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Inge Lindseth
01.07.2022 10:00
by Inge Lindseth
Sports and the microbiome: Lie on the couch, take a probiotic, and become an elite athlete?

Microbiome research might seem a little crazy at times. Microbiome research on athletes no less. Here are two examples of some of the latest fascinating research on the microbiome and sports.

by Inge Lindseth
by Lisa Keilhofer
31.05.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Jojoba Desert products earn “Microbiome-friendly“ quality seal

The company name speaks for itself: Jojoba Desert is located in the Israeli desert and produces high-quality oils extracted from seeds of the Jojoba plant that the company grows in its own plantations.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
10.05.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
The new B2B website “Microbiome-friendly.com” now live

The “Microbiome-friendly” quality seal has successfully entered the US-market and is now proceeding to the European market. Up until today, more than 250 products can call themselves “Microbiome-friendly”.

by Lisa Keilhofer
Perioral dermatitis
by Lisa Keilhofer
08.04.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Perioral dermatitis: a widespread disease and its causes

It is popularly known as stewardess disease: Perioral dermatitis mainly affects women and predominantly those who attach great importance to their appearance and therefore damage their facial skin with too many and wrong cosmetics.

by Lisa Keilhofer
Roquette
by Lisa Keilhofer
08.04.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Bienvenue to the Microbiome-friendly family, Roquette Beauté!

We are delighted to present our new family member, the French supplier Roquette Beauté. We had the pleasure to test the product “Beauté by Roquette® DE 006” and today may announce that it is approved “Microbiome-friendly” for scalp.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
22.03.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Bathing and Your Skin’s Microbiome

Recently, a debate among Hollywood celebrities emerged on whether people should bathe as little as possible.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
21.03.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
WOSH. Skin care with focus on the microbiome.

„All Natural Bodycare made for your Skin Microbiome”. With this slogan, we were particularly curious how WOSH’s Facial Bar would perform in our tests.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
23.02.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Breast cancer is associated with dysbiosis of the microbiome

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Some of the known main risk factors are genetic predispositions, being overweight, smoking and the use of hormone replacement therapy.

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
16.02.2022 12:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
Everyday Oil

One of the world’s leading microbiologists in gut and ageing research is Ravinder Nagpal. According to Nagpal, there are two phases in the course of one’s life that the microbiome appears to be particularly vulnerable: early childhood and high age.  

by Lisa Keilhofer
by Lisa Keilhofer
21.01.2022 10:00
by Lisa Keilhofer
True Botanicals now “Microbiome-friendly” certified

We are happy to present our latest newcomer to the Microbiome-friendly family:  True Botanicals.

by Lisa Keilhofer

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