Assessment of Colonisation and Skin Quality Parameter Improvement by Probiotic Micrococcus Luteus Q24 Balm in Healthy Adults.

Assessment of Colonisation and Skin Quality Parameter Improvement by Probiotic Micrococcus Luteus Q24 Balm in Healthy Adults.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the skin quality improvement and colonization efficacy following the application of probiotic Micrococcus luteus Q24 (BLIS Q24) to the elbow and back of forearm in a topical balm format in healthy adults.

This is a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study with no crossover for the assessment of any changes to the microbial make-up of the skin (The local skin microbiome), detection of colonisation by the probiotic bacterium (BLIS Q24) on the skin and to evaluate the changes in skin quality parameters following topical application of probiotic in a balm format.

Inclusion Criteria:

• In general good health 18 - 80 years of age.
• Practice good general body hygiene

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a history of autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised.
• Are on concurrent antibiotic therapy or regular antibiotic use within the last 1 week.
• People with allergies or sensitivity to dairy.
• People with an open wound on the Blis Q24 application sites.