Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus)
AKA “Lactobacillus Acidophilus”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus)
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Not Clean
Probiotics is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
Varies by strain
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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.
Conditions Skin
Potential Microbial Protection
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Probiotics gained scientific recognition in the early 20th century, but fermented foods and beverages have been consumed for health for thousands of years. Their application to skincare is a modern development (early 2000s) based on research into skin microbiome balance.
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