BioAktive Reveals Pore-reducing, Skin-smoothing Effects of Lactomaizol Postbiotic

BioAktive's Lactomaizol postbiotic (INCI: Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract (and) Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate (and) Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment (and) Glycerin (and) Modified Corn Starch (and) Betaine (and) Xanthan Gum (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Phenethyl Alcohol (and) Propanediol), derived through fermentation, has been shown in vivo to reduce the visible size of pores while smoothing skin, the company reports.

In vivo Cleansing, Pore Size Testing

As the company explained, in assessments focused on cleansing efficiency and facial pore size/visibility, Lactomaizol formulas were compared with a placebo and traditional formulations in half-face tests. In terms of cleansing, Lactomaizol (20%) outperformed the placebo, cleansing up to 57% of impurities vs. 15% of impurities with placebo only. The ingredient also reduced the size/visibility of facial pores and improved skin smoothness by 57% — up to 4x the standard formulation.

Before and after image showing reduction in size/visibility of facial pores after treatment with LactomaizolBioAktive Specialty Products

Postbiotic Applications

The company recommends the ingredient for skin cleansing, oil management and products for oily and sensitive skin including cleansers, shampoos, body washes, makeup removers and more. 

Applications described include:

• sebum regulation,
• gentle cleansing,
• skin soothing and
• redness reduction.