Prebiotic skin care compositions containing carboxylic acids Universiteit Gent
The present invention relates to the field of reducing malodour which is due to bacterial conversion of molecules which are present in sweat. Indeed, the present invention discloses acids which steer the microbiome by inhibiting the growth of specific malodour-producing bacteria and/or promoting the growth of bacteria known to be beneficial in relation to malodour. The acids of the present invention can thus be used in deodorants, washing powders, clothing finishing agents or any method to reduce malodour. The present invention thus relates to a topical composition or textile finisher for use ...