As you can see, the beauty market is presented here with a great business opportunity: developing skin care products that are infused with antibacterial ingredients, that are both effective in fighting bacteria and fungi, and both respectful of the skin microbiota.
The days of aggressive hand sanitizers literally cracking hands open might soon be over, praise the Lord.
A study on the properties of Italian kinds of honey conducted by Sapienza University has shown that some of them are able to effectively counteract the action of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. This property has also been verified for some specific varieties of orange, lemon, and honeydew kinds of honey, the sugary substance produced by aphids and other small insects that feed on the sap of plants.
The researchers also observed that by mixing honey of different botanical origins it’s possible to enhance their activity and obtain extra effective antibacterial skin care ingredients.
Nope, it has nothing to do with tea whatsoever. Tea tree oil is obtained from the distillation of the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia and is commonly used as a natural remedy for infections, thanks to its antibacterial and antimycotic action.
The monoterpenes contained in tea tree oil can kill multiple strains of bacteria almost immediately while controlling outbreaks with surprising efficiency. Amongst all antibacterial ingredients in skin care, this is probably the most powerful one.
Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of a tree, scientifically known as Cinnamomum. Its essential oil presents amazing anti inflammatory properties and is also a powerful antioxidant, thanks to its high concentration of polyphenols.
Amongst antibacterial skin care ingredients, lemon oil - thanks to its antioxidant properties - is the one that helps give the skin the ultimate boost! As a detoxifier with antiseptic properties, lemon oil is often used in skin care products to help fight acne, breakouts, and other annoying skin conditions.