Evaluation of Lactic Acid Ferment Lysate for the Management of Oily Skin: Impact on Sebum, Hydration, and Microbiota

    June 2026 in “ Frontiers in Physiology ”
    Lei Song, Hongchang Cui, Xingtao Xu … Guoqing Meng
    Studysummary In this study, a topical cream containing 3% lactic acid ferment lysate (VHProbi ® MixP) was found to significantly reduce sebum, porphyrin levels, and pore size, while increasing hydration and improving skin texture in participants with oily skin over a 60-day period.
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