19 Mar 2024 --- Products made to enhance the microbiome are on the rise, with an increasing awareness among consumers of its role in personal care. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, the microbiome is a community of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exists in a particular environment. In humans, the term is often used to describe the microorganisms that live in or on a specific part of the body, like the skin and gastrointestinal tract.