Lactobacillus acidophilus (Probiotics)
AKA “Probiotics”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Lactobacillus acidophilus (Probiotics)
Acid · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Acid
Not Clean
Lactobacillus Acidophilus [Probiotics] is a cosmetic ingredient.
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Lactobacillus strains have been used in fermented foods for thousands of years for digestive health. Their application to skincare is a modern development (21st century) based on research showing beneficial effects on skin microbiota balance and barrier function.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Transforming Psoriasis Care: Probiotics and Prebiotics as Novel Therapeutic Approaches.
Buhaș MC, Candrea R, Gavrilaș LI, Miere D, Tătaru A et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2023
Acne, Microbiome, and Probiotics: The Gut-Skin Axis.
Pedro Sánchez-Pellicer, Laura Navarro-Moratalla, Eva Núñez-Delegido, Beatriz Ruzafa-Costas, Juan Agüera-Santos, Vicente Navarro-López
Microorganisms, 2022
Probiotics and prebiotics in intestinal health and disease: from biology to the clinic.
Sanders ME, Merenstein DJ, Reid G, Gibson GR, Rastall RA
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2019
Probiotics and prebiotics in intestinal health and disease: from biology to the clinic.
Sanders ME, Merenstein DJ, Reid G, Gibson GR, Rastall RA
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2019
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR