Interview | The Grey Areas of Cosmetics: Can Live Microbes Be Safe in Cosmetics? What the Future of Cosmetic Safety Testing Means for Your Skin’s Microbiome

This exclusive conversation with renowned cosmetic scientist Dr. Barbara Brockway, Scientific Advisor for Cosmetics & Personal Care, is a deep dive into the murky, misunderstood, and massively important corners of the cosmetics world.

In this interview, we explore the clash between traditional preservative systems and the rise of probiotic skincare. Dr. Brockway highlights the pressing need to update traditional safety testing methods in light of cutting-edge advancements in microbiome research. With a focus on the future of probiotic cosmetics, she sheds light on how emerging technologies could revolutionise how we test product safety, shaving results down from days to hours, and challenges us to rethink outdated approaches still widely used in the industry today.

Download to learn more about:

• Microbiome and Innovation: The challenges and opportunities of using probiotics and live microbes in cosmetics.
• Regulatory Gaps: Why current regulations may hinder innovation and how they need to evolve.
• The Future of Testing: How next-gen technologies like omics are shaping the future of cosmetic safety and microbiome-based products.
• Consumer Acceptance: How the growing understanding of the microbiome is influencing consumer demand for microbiome-friendly cosmetics.

This is not just a safety conversation, it’s a glimpse into the future of cosmetic science, told through the lens of one of the industry’s most trusted voices.