L’Oréal and Institut Pasteur: a historic partnership for skin health

The cosmetics group and the research institute have formalized an unprecedented research partnership, marking the first scientific collaboration between the world-renowned biomedical institution and a leading player in the beauty industry. This alliance aims to deepen understanding of the skin as a key organ in human health. By combining their expertise in immunology, microbiology and skin science, the two partners will explore skin biomarkers, the microbiome, and the interactions between the immune system and the skin. The objective is to accelerate the identification of new biological targets and the development of innovative active ingredients.