Abstract
Little is known about how personal care products affect the skin barrier and composition of the skin microbiome. Current data suggest that skin microbiome diversity is important in the maintenance of the skin barrier equilibrium. This study explored the effects of 6 cleansers on the skin microbiome, skin physiology, and epidermal barrier. Eighty-nine healthy women used 1 of 6 body washes (pH 4-9) at least once per day for 4 weeks as part of their normal bathing routine, paying particular attention to cleansing of the volar forearm.
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