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“Increased stress due to COVID-19 will draw more consumers to sensitive skin care products, which they believe are safer for skin”.1
The COVID-19 pandemic, and now its variants, has focused the world’s attention on disinfectants and wash products. Prevention of contamination on the skin has never been more important to manufacturers and consumers. With an increase in hygiene measures, the skin may suffer. Dryness, redness, or irritation and more call for nourishing and caring routines to manage both possible contaminations and a healthy skin flora. It is therefore expected that ‘sensitive skin’ claims will gain high attention across regions. 1
The increased consumption of disinfectants and cleansing formulas certainly has a negative influence on the skin flora. But how about ingredients that are designed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms to protect valuable products like cosmetics from deterioration and consumers from unwanted infections by pathogens? It could be assumed that these ingredients can have an influence on the microorganisms not only in the cosmetic product, but also on the skin microorganisms.
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