The present invention relates to an isolated live
bacterial strain of the species
Staphylococcus epidermidis selected from the group consisting of
bacteria preserved in CNCM according to search numbers I-5688, I-5689, I-5904, I-5691, I-5692, I-5693, I-5694 and I-5695, and compositions comprising the same. The invention also relates to the use of such a strain for preventing and / or enhancing
skin barrier function in an individual, for improving
skin moisturizing, for improving
skin quality, in particular quality of
dry skin, for preventing and / or treating cosmetic signs associated with
dry skin, in particular for preventing and / or treating cosmetic signs associated with
dry skin. The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising cosmetic signs, in particular selected from the group consisting of tension, pruritus, uncomfortable feelings, blurred
complexion, pruritus, and significant slight undulation of the skin, and / or for the prevention and / or treatment of pruritus, in particular
skin pruritus affected by dermatological conditions such as
atopic dermatitis, and / or for the prevention and / or treatment of
atopic dermatitis, and a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for a
keratin material comprising at least one step of topically applying such a strain or composition to said
keratin material.