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Skin Conditioning

STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A skin-commensal bacterium — the most abundant friendly species on healthy skin. Increasingly used as a postbiotic for microbiome support. Generally safe topically, but strain-level QC and species choice matter.

Skin benefits

  • Skin-microbiome support claim
  • Native skin commensal
  • Postbiotic anti-inflammatory effect
  • Bacteriocin-mediated antimicrobial activity against S. aureus

Known concerns

  • Live bacteria preservation and QC complexity
  • Opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised hosts
  • Strain-level identification matters
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.