
Performance on the adaptive homeostasis
- Enhancement of antioxidant and antimicrobial defense
- Activation of DNA damage repair machinery
- Up-regulation of the three processes of proteostasis HSP response - UPS system- autophagy
Performance on the commensal microbiome
- Increase of the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Improvement of the microbial activity by
- activating the skin immune response
- strengthening the barrier integrity
The results are evaluated with grades from 1 (one) to 3 (three).
If the product shows no or positive influence to the above-mentioned aspects, a grade of 1 is awarded respectively.
If only a very weak negative influence can be detected in the tests, the grade 2 is awarded and in case of a clearly negative influence, the product receives the grade 3.
The product has passed up to grade 2.0.
Test |
Grade |
Balance of the skin microbiome |
1.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) |
1.0 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) |
1.3 |
Skin-product contact indirect |
1.3 |
Overall grade |
1.2 |
Test |
Grade |
Balance of the skin microbiome |
3.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) (sebaceous) |
1.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) (dry) |
1.3 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) (sebaceous) |
1.1 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) (dry) |
1.5 |
Skin-product contact indirect (sebaceous) |
1.1 |
Skin-product contact indirect (dry) |
1.8 |
Overall grade |
1.4 |
Test |
Grade |
Balance of the skin microbiome |
3.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) (moist) |
1.6 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) (moist) |
1.1 |
Skin-product contact indirect (moist) |
1.1 |
Overall grade |
1.6 |
Test |
Grade |
Balance of the skin microbiome |
3.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) |
1.6 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) |
1.2 |
Skin-product contact indirect |
1.4 |
Overall grade |
1.7 |
Test |
Grade |
Balance of the skin microbiome |
3.0 |
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2) |
1.3 |
Skin-product contact direct (x2) |
1.3 |
Skin-product contact indirect |
1.0 |
Overall grade |
1.5 |
The MyMicrobiome Standard evaluates cosmetic and personal care products, that encounter the skin or mucous membrane, in terms of their influence on the microbiome located at a specific body site.
An intact skin microbiome has a fundamental influence on skin health. Products which are to be skin-friendly must also be Microbiome-friendly in order not to unbalance the skin of the user.
The MyMicrobiome Standard evaluates the influence of cosmetic and personal care products on the microbial key players of a specific skin or mucous membrane area. The human microbiome is very individual from person to person.
Each area, however, harbors a characteristic composition of bacteria, viruses and fungi. The test examines the products influence on the key organisms typical for each skin area and thus offers a standardized procedure.
Here you can find an overview of our testing standards: MyMicrobiome Standard
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