Bacteria Present on the Face Can Lead to Wrinkles, New Study


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A new study suggests that the bacteria on women's faces can influence the quality of wrinkles.


Ultraviolet light and the aging process have been understood as important factors in eliminating skin elasticity, but now a study suggests that bacteria can also play a significant role.


The University of California, San Diego, conducted research in collaboration with a private cosmetics company, reviewing 13 studies. The study examined the skin quality of 650 women aged 18 to 70.


Each study focused on a specific aspect, including crow's feet (wrinkles around the eyes), overall wrinkles, or moisture levels. However, this new research looked at all the studies to determine whether the various types of bacteria on our faces are related.


Researchers found that individuals with different types of bacteria on their faces had more crow's feet (commonly seen as a significant sign of aging) on their skin.


However, there was also a positive effect of having different types of bacteria, indicating that the presence of bacteria prevents moisture from evaporating from the skin underneath, there by revealing a more youthful appearance of the skin."