CPC A61K 8/99 (2013.01) [A61G 19/00 (2013.01); A61K 8/0225 (2013.01); A61K 9/14 (2013.01); A61K 35/747 (2013.01); A61P 17/00 (2018.01); A61P 29/00 (2018.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A method for improving the appearance of non-mucosal skin comprising topically applying to the non-mucosal skin a topical composition comprising:
(a) attenuated or dead Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL 19 (DSM 15313) having an intact physical structure,
wherein the Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL 19 (DSM 15313) have been heat-treated at a temperature of 60 to 121° C. for 1 second to 120 minutes;
(b) one or more carriers, excipients, further active ingredients, or a combination thereof;
(c) one or more preservatives; and
(d) water;
wherein the method improves the appearance of the non-mucosal skin by reducing or preventing skin irritation, dry skin, rash, acne, or skin aging.
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