3 patents, 5 years: behind the scenes of the WundrME formulation
03 avril 2026 · 1 min de lectureThe skin microbiome: a fragile ecosystem
Your skin is home to billions of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses—that form a complex ecosystem called the skin microbiome. When this balance is disturbed, problems arise: redness, dryness, eczema, infections.
For several years, the cosmetics industry has been increasingly interested in probiotics to restore this balance. But not all probiotics are created equal.
The problem with live probiotics
After years of treating chronic ulcers and resistant infections in hospitals in Germany, Natalia launched a research project on alternatives to antibiotics with Ron, a health economist based in the United States.
- Instability: live bacteria die on contact with preservatives
- Risk of resistance: an analysis in 60 countries showed that live probiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance
- Regulatory cost: a medical product would require 8 to 12 million euros in investment
Paraprobiotics: the third way
Paraprobiotics are inactivated probiotics whose cellular structure is preserved intact. They retain their ability to bind to skin receptors and block pathogens—without the risks.
- Total stability: compatible with cosmetic preservatives
- No risk of proliferation
- 99.99% reduction of S. aureus in 24h (in vitro)
- 3 patents filed
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