With and about Kombucha in cosmetics

Kombucha is a ferment obtained from sweet tea with the help of bacteria and yeast, an ingredient with benefits for skin health such as organic acids, antioxidants and vitamins.

History of Kombucha

The origins begin in East Asia (the origin of China), where the drink was initially consumed for the first time, but the ingredient "kombucha" was accidentally discovered when people let the sweet tea ferment in the presence of bacteria and yeast cultures, later it became known through Japan, Korea and Russia and at the beginning of the 20th century in Europe and North America. It has recently become popular in recent years for skin care in preference to its exfoliating properties, removing impurities and stimulating cell regeneration. This ingredient also contains two acids for the skin, namely acetic and gluconic acid to help the body balance the pH of the skin and reduce excess sebum.

Kombucha ingredients

1. Organic acids: Such as acetic, gluconic and lactic acid with astringent and exfoliating properties, acids that help remove dead skin cells and reduce excess sebum

2. Antioxidants: Contains vitamin C and E to protect the skin against stress and UV rays

3. Vitamins: B vitamin variants (1,2,3,6, 12) that help maintain skin health and improve skin barrier function

4. Enzymes: Content of digestive enzymes, such as lipase and amylase, which help break down fat and proteins

Benefits of Kombucha

a) Improves the texture of the skin: Containing enzymes, it helps to improve the texture and appearance of the skin

b) Moisturizes the skin: Due to the hyaluronic acid content, it has the ability to retain water and keeps the skin elastic and hydrated.

c) Protects the skin against stress : Thanks to antioxidants and polyphenols, it helps to protect the skin from external stress factors such as the environment and UV radiation

d) Balances the pH of the skin: With acetic acid that helps regulate the pH of the skin, being a benefit for people with oily skin or acne problems because it can prevent the appearance of acne and reduce excess sebum

e) Exfoliate: It can remove dead skin cells by exfoliating the skin giving you a brighter and smoother skin

Products that contain

Kombucha The kombucha ingredient can be found in skin care products such as essences , treatments , shampoos , creams, lip balm .

The ingredient is in continuous development on the cosmetic and health market due to its popularity and use in both natural and organic products, and the finding of kombucha in other skin care products will be exposed to the public in the next period

In conclusion, Kombucha is beneficial for skin care for the properties it offers but also because of the substances that are beneficial for skin health. It is important to check the label of cosmetic products to see if they contain kombucha and to make sure that the product is suitable for your skin type.

If you experience discomfort, irritation, stop administering the kombucha ingredient and contact us