The present invention relates to the cosmetic,
nutraceutical use of a strain of
Lactobacillus crispatus, in particular that filed under number CNCM I-5579, and / or of a composition comprising it, to reduce pigmentation of the
skin and / or mucous membranes and / or prevent its increase, in particular to preserve and / or improve the
complexion of the
skin and / or mucous membranes, preferably to preserve and / or improve the
radiance and / or
luminosity and / or homogeneity of the
complexion of the
skin and / or mucous membranes, and / or to prevent the appearance and / or reduce the presence of
pigment spots on the skin and / or mucous membranes and / or detoxify the skin and / or mucous membranes.It also concerns the strain of
Lactobacillus crispatus, or a dermatological composition comprising it, for its use, advantageously by topical
route, for the treatment and / or prevention of pathologies of the skin and / or mucous membranes associated with an increase in pigmentation of the skin and / or mucous membranes, in particular to depigment and / or prevent
hyperpigmentation of
pathological skin and / or
pathological mucous membranes.