There has been a hike in interest in natural skincare and skin brightening products, with their markets valued at USD 37.9 billion and 10 billion, respectively. Killing two birds with one stone can be probiotics. 

Recent research shows probiotics can tackle many specific skin concerns, like acne and eczema, and skin brightening. 

There are multiple ways through which probiotics can help with skin brightening – 

• The Tyrosinase Tamer- Melanin production hinges on an enzyme called tyrosinase. Lactic acid, a natural component of Lactobacillus acidophilus (LAB), and supernatants from specific probiotic strains effectively suppress tyrosinase and melanin synthesis. 
• The Melanin Meltdown- Unlike other skin-whitening compounds that simply block melanin production, Kimchi-derived Staphylococcus lactis PMC48 holds the potential to both prevent and remove existing melanin. This powerful probiotic strain inhibits melanin production by targeting tyrosinase.
• Lipoteichoic Acid: A component of the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria like L. plantarum goes beyond skin hydration. Studies reveal its effectiveness in reducing tyrosinase activity, making it valuable in cosmetic skin-brightening formulations. Lipoteichoic acid from L. plantarum GMNL6 further bolsters its anti-melanin credentials, offering a natural and gentle approach to evening out skin tone.

With the help of these probiotics, one can say- Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s a microbiome 🙂 You can find further research on anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties of probiotics and the companies working on them here- https://www.greyb.com/blog/probiotics-in-cosmetics/