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Unveiling their powerful antimicrobial effects  \nAna I. Lopes,1 Cláudia S. Oliveira,1 Manuela E. Pintado,1 Freni K. Tavaria1 AUTHOR AFFILIATION See affiliation list on p. 19.  \nABSTRACT Skin-associated bacteria play a significant role in various dermatological conditions. Essential oils (EOs), known for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional treatments for bacterial skin infections. However, studies on the potential of EOs for treating these infections have largely centered on Staphylococcus aureus. As such, this study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of six EOs—rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, basil, sage, and thyme—against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA), methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Cutibacterium acnes. Among the tested EOs, thyme EO exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity with the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC; 0.07–2.81 mg/mL) and (minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC; 0.07–11.22 mg/mL) values. In contrast, basil EO displayed the weakest activity, with the smallest inhibition zones observed against S. aureus MSSA (37.00 ± 1.80 mm), MRSA (34.50 ± 10.40 mm), and S. epidermidis (35.30 ± 1.30 mm), as well as the highest MIC (12.11–24.22 mg/mL) and MBC (12.11 to >24.22 mg/mL) values. Eucalyptus and lavender EOs showed MIC values ranging from 5.67 to 22.65 mg/mL and 5.54 to 22.16 mg/mL, respectively, and corresponding MBC values from 5.67 to >22.65 mg/mL and 5.54 to >22.16 mg/mL, though their activity was lower than that of thyme EO. Further analysis using flow cytometry confirmed the antibacterial activity of these oils, revealing that their mechanism of action involves disrupting bacterial membrane integrity. S. epidermidis exhibited the greatest resistance to EO treatments, and C. acnes was the most susceptible species. Additionally, the ability of EOs to inhibit MRSA highlights their potential as an alternative treatment for drug-resistant skin infections.  \nIMPORTANCE Essential oils (EOs) are widely known and often used to support pain relief, better sleep, immune health, and protection against germs or inflammation. In this study, we tested six EOs to see how effectively they could fight bacteria linked to common skin issues like acne, dermatitis, and eczema. Thyme oil showed the strongest antibacterial effect, while basil oil was the weakest. These oils work by damaging bacterial membranes, leading to bacterial death. Their effectiveness depends on the type of bacteria, so they could be used alone or combined with standard treatments. Eucalyptus and lavender oils also performed well, suggesting they may complement existing therapies for skin infections.  \nKEYWORDS essential oils, skin bacteria, Staphylococcus spp, Cutibacterium acnes, antibacterial activity  \nS kin is the largest organ of the human body, covering approximately 1.8 m2 and  \naccounting for about 15% of total body mass (1, 2) . Along with its appendages—nails, hairs, and glands—it serves as a crucial physical and immunologic barrier that protects the body against pathogenic microorganisms and harmful UV radiation. Furthermore, the skin regulates water loss through evaporation, plays a key role  \nEditor Rosemary C. She, City of Hope Department of Pathology, Duarte, California, USA  \nAddress correspondence to Freni K. Tavaria, [ftavaria@ucp.pt](ftavaria@ucp.pt).  \nauthors declare conflict of interest  \nin thermoregulation, and facilitates sensory perception, contributing to overall skin homeostasis (3–5) .  \nThe skin microbiota, composed of millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites (6), plays a crucial role in maintaining skin barrier function through complex microbemicrobe and host-microbe interactions (4) . Among the key bacterial species are Staphylococcus species and Cutibacterium acnes, both of whic","cbCaiaE2l0YaXeSR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaE2l0YaXeSR","pdf",3506429,21,"English","# Abstract\n## Importance\n## Key findings","[{\"question\":\"Which essential oil showed the strongest antibacterial activity against skin bacteria?\",\"answer\":\"Thyme essential oil exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity, producing the lowest MIC and MBC values across the tested species.\"},{\"question\":\"How did basil essential oil perform compared with the other oils?\",\"answer\":\"Basil essential oil showed the weakest activity, with the smallest inhibition zones and the highest MIC and MBC values.\"},{\"question\":\"What mechanism of action did the study propose for essential oils against bacteria?\",\"answer\":\"Flow cytometry supported that essential oils disrupt bacterial membrane integrity, leading to bacterial death. \"}]","Can essential oils effectively control skin bacteria? 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