L'Oréal and Institut Pasteur establish collaboration to further skin health research.
L'Oréal and Institut Pasteur have announced a major research partnership, marking a historic first for both organizations. The partnership brings together the expertise of Institut Pasteur, a world leader in biomedical research, and L'Oréal, a leader in the cosmetics industry.
An historic collaboration
This partnership combines the immunology, microbiology and beauty science skills of both institutions, to explore skin biomarkers, the microbiome and the role of skin in understanding human health. It aims to accelerate the discovery of new biological targets and the development of next-generation actives for advanced skin health solutions.
Scientific objectives and impact
Combining L'Oréal's research with the expertise of the Institut Pasteur, the teams will engage in an in-depth study of the interactions between micro-organisms, skin cells and the immune system. Barbara Lavernos, Executive Vice President in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology at L'Oréal, said: « Thanks to this unique collaboration with the Institut Pasteur, we are shedding light on the deep links between skin and our inner health. "
Professor Yasmine Belkaid, Director General of the Institut Pasteur, added: « By combining Institut Pasteur's fundamental expertise in immunology and microbiome sciences with L'Oréal's technological excellence, this framework research agreement aims to decode the complex interactions between skin cells, commensal microbes and immune defenses. Together, we will explore how these interactions influence accelerated aging processes, reveal certain systemic health conditions and contribute to maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier. "
