USE OF NIACINAMIDE FOR MICROBIOM BALANCING

DE602018091648T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-03UNILEVER GLOBAL IP LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
UNILEVER GLOBAL IP LTD
Filing Date
2018-10-25
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing antimicrobial compositions kill both harmful and beneficial microbes on the skin, leading to imbalanced skin microbiomes and malodor issues.

Method used

Niacinamide or its analogues selectively reduce harmful microbes like S. hominis while sparing beneficial microbes like S. epidermidis, achieving a 2:1 to 5:1 ratio of reduction, thereby maintaining microbiome balance and reducing malodor.

Benefits of technology

Niacinamide effectively reduces harmful microbes while preserving beneficial ones, maintaining skin hygiene and odor control.

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