Aging is not just about age.. The real cause of wrinkles may surprise you!

In a new scientific discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of skin aging, an international team of researchers has revealed a direct link between the skin microbiome - the bacteria and microorganisms living on the skin - and the appearance of aging signs such as wrinkles, in addition to known factors like sun exposure, pollution, and smoking.

The recent study published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Aging collected data from 13 previous studies conducted by L’Oréal, involving over 650 women aged between 18 and 70 years old.

By analyzing clinical data and the type and diversity of bacteria on the skin, scientists made some surprising discoveries:

However, on the other hand, this diversity reduces water evaporation from the skin surface, helping to moisturize the skin and prevent dryness, a known factor in early wrinkle formation.

The study used advanced statistical techniques to separate the effect of aging as a chronological number from the changes caused by bacteria in the signs of aging.

Researchers observed that microbes change as the skin physiologically changes over time, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and skin dryness. However, the difference in the severity of these signs among individuals of the same age may be linked to the type of microbiome they have.

Although the results do not provide an immediate treatment, they pave the way for a deeper understanding of the relationship between bacteria and aging, potentially leading to the development of cosmetics or new therapeutic solutions targeting the microbiome itself.

Researchers consider these results as a groundbreaking step towards identifying microbial biomarkers that can be used to assess skin aging and work on improving it, promising immense possibilities for achieving younger and more vibrant skin for longer periods.