Compositions, such as personal care compositions, and methods for selectively inhibiting the growth of a detrimental bacteria and promoting the growth of a beneficial bacteria are disclosed. The composition may include a base and one or more fatty alcohols. The one or more fatty alcohols may be present in an amount effective to selectively inhibit the growth of at least one detrimental Gram-positive bacteria and promote the growth of at least one beneficial Gram-positive bacteria on skin. The detrimental Gram-positive bacteria may include Corynebacterium, and the beneficial Gram-positive bacteria may include Staphylococcus.
本发明公开了选择性抑制有害细菌生长和促进有益细菌生长的组合物(如个人护理组合物)和方法。组合物可包括碱和一种或多种
脂肪醇。一种或多种
脂肪醇的有效含量可以选择性地抑制皮肤上至少一种有害革兰氏阳性菌的生长,并促进至少一种有益革兰氏阳性菌的生长。有害革兰氏阳性菌可包括棒状杆菌,有益革兰氏阳性菌可包括葡萄球菌。