Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024

Title:

PROBING PROBIOTICS: EXPLORING THEIR ROLE IN COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE INNOVATIONS

Authors :

Vinayak A. Katekar, Manasi M.Choudhari, Ashish N. Umale, Swati P. Deshmukh

Abstract :

Probiotics are gaining popularity and commercial viability. They are characterized as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” But far too many of the goods on the market today that are marketed as probiotics don’t meet the qualifying requirements. The number of items categorized as probiotics has expanded in the cosmetics market in recent years. Probiotics have a number of potential uses in personal care products, particularly for skin, oral, and intimate care. However, appropriate regulation of labelling and marketing standards is still necessary to ensure that consumers are, in fact, buying probiotic goods. This research examines probiotics’ present market, regulatory issues, and possible uses in the personal care sector. Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms conferring health benefits when administered adequately, have gained substantial popularity and commercial presence. However, concerns arise as many products marketed as probiotics do not meet these qualifying standards. In recent years, the cosmetics market has witnessed a notable increase in items labelled as probiotics, despite uncertainties regarding their efficacy and adherence to regulatory criteria. This study investigates the current state of probiotics in the market, focusing on regulatory challenges and potential applications in the personal care sector, specifically in skin, oral, and intimate care products. Probiotics offer promising opportunities due to their purported beneficial effects, yet ensuring accurate labelling and marketing practices remains paramount. Effective regulation is essential to validate the probiotic content of products and to maintain consumer confidence. Key findings underscore the necessity for rigorous standards that verify the presence and efficacy of probiotics in personal care goods. Such measures are crucial not only for consumer protection but also for fostering transparency and credibility within the industry. By addressing these regulatory issues, this research aims to contribute to a clearer understanding of probiotics’ role in personal care and to advocate for policies that uphold product integrity and consumer trust in the marketplace.
Keywords: probiotics; cosmetics; skin; personal care; intimate care

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Vinayak A. Katekar et al., Probing Probiotics: Exploring Their Role In Cosmetics And Personal Care Innovations, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).

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