"Colostrum Cream" Revolutionizes Skincare, Offers Antibiotics Alternative
Groundbreaking company crafts substitute for antibiotic-laden cow's milk
By Janna Linke
Hey there! Let's talk about a fascinating twist on an age-old wonder - milk. You know, the beauty elixir that Cleopatra bathed in, and now, thanks to a startup, it's back in the spotlight as a skincare product. This time, it's not just for humans, but for our furry friends too.
Ever heard of Doderm? This innovative startup uses surplus first milk from cows to create skincare products that heal inflammatory skin conditions without the use of antibiotics. Renate, a horse caretaker, is a fan. She used to reach for antibiotic creams for her horses' mud fever, but now turns to Doderm's colostrum-based cream instead.
But what's so special about this cream? Well, it harnesses the healing power of colostrum, the first milk of cows. In a complex process, antibodies are isolated from the first milk, forming a kind of mini-immune system that can bind bacterial toxins. This is Beatrix Foerster's brainchild, the founder of Doderm. "It's like a super-powered natural defense system," she explains.
The milk doesn't come from the calves. Doderm only uses the later surplus amounts that the calf no longer needs. Interestingly, Foerster's idea for the startup stemmed from her work at a biotech company. She noticed many patients struggling with antibiotic resistances and wondered if there wasn't a more natural solution.
"If we have an alternative, then antibiotic resistances will decrease," Foerster muses. But does it really work? On social media, colostrum is often touted as a miracle cure. However, much of this is not scientifically proven.
Foerster is adamant about the scientific basis of her product. "We have conducted clinical studies with the products," she says. "The result: A positive effect on the skin microbiome. Fewer staphylococci on the skin, higher diversity of skin bacteria, and significantly less itching."
Vet Christian Gabrielse has tested Doderm's cream on his patients. "The cream works slower than an antibiotic cream," he admits. "But it works sustainably. If I give horses antibiotics, it can also negatively affect the gut flora or promote resistances. That's why I prefer this bioactive product."
Janna Linke spoke with Beatrix Foerster. The conversation was edited for better understanding and clarity. You can listen to the full version in the ntv podcast "Startup - now completely honest".
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Enrichment Data:
Colostrum, the first milk of cows, contains antibodies and growth factors that can support immune function and potentially help manage inflammatory conditions, making it a promising ingredient in skincare products like Doderm's colostrum-based cream. However, there is no direct evidence in the provided information about its efficacy in treating inflammatory skin conditions or reducing antibiotic resistance in animals.
For a more definitive analysis, specific research or studies on Doderm's product would be necessary. Additionally, colostrum may offer potential nutritional benefits for skin health by providing essential nutrients. However, further research is needed to confirm these potential benefits.
- Doderm's community policy encourages the adoption of their colostrum-based cream as an alternative to antibiotic creams for treating inflammatory skin conditions, thereby potentially decreasing antibiotic resistance.
- In their vocational training, Doderm employees are taught the complex process of isolating antibodies from cow colostrum to create skincare products with a 'mini-immune system' that binds bacterial toxins.
- The facade of Doderm, a startup that produces colostrum-based skincare products, hides a promising, dermatologically approved alternative to traditional skincare treatments, such as milk-based creams added to their product line.
