What is the microbiome?
This word comes from the Greek micro meaning " small " and bios meaning " life ".
It is an ecosystem specific to each individual. It is made up of different micro-organisms, which are called microbiota.
In this way, we have a skin microbiome, a gut microbiome (also called the intestinal flora), but also a scalp microbiome.
Today, we hear more and more about the microbiome. When cosmetic brands use this term, they often refer to the skin microbiome.
A healthy microbiota is a balanced microbiota. Its composition is unique and different from one individual to another.
In fact, the microbiota is totally personal. It comes partly from the mother, and also from the father, although it is also affected by our diet and diversifies as we grow older.
Within the same individual, the composition of the microbiome varies greatly depending on the different regions of the human body. Indeed, the dry, oily or moist areas of our skin harbour different micro-organisms in varying quantities.