Efficacy and tolerability of a prebiotic-containing multipurpose healing balm in the management of skin irritation of various etiologies across phototypes, localizations and ages

F. Flament, A.-L. Demessant, G. Le Dantec, C. Le Floc’h

INTRODUCTION

Superficial wounds or irritations are frequent among kids and adults and deserve proper skin care to accelerate skin healing and prevent scarring. The role of skin microbiome in the process of wound healing is getting greater importance¹. In these situations, skin repair products need to be well tolerated, to quickly relieve pain and support a rapid skin healing. Data regarding the clinical benefits of such products in different indications, across different age groups and including all phototypes have not yet been reported. The tested product was a dermocosmetic containing 2 prebiotic active ingredients (APF, a biomass grown in La Roche Posay thermal water, and Tribioma, a prebiotic complex of ferments, sugar and plant extract) associated with repairing active (Panthenol, Madecassoside and Zinc).