Influence of Panax ginseng formulation on skin microbiota: A randomized, split face comparative clinical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin microbiota is important for maintenance of skin homeostasis; however, its disturbance may cause an increase in pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, we aimed to develop a red ginseng formulation that can selectively promote beneficial bacteria.

Methods

The effects of red ginseng formulation on microorganism growth were analyzed by comparing the growth rates of Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Cutibacterium acnes. Various preservatives mixed with red ginseng formulation were evaluated to determine the ideal composition for selective growth promotion of S. epidermidis. Red ginseng formulation with selected preservative was loaded into a biocompatible polymer mixture and applied to the faces of 20 female subjects in the clin

SUBMITTER: Hou JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058842 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature