TOPICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING VIABLE MICROORGANISMS

1 . A microcapsule comprising a fat-based coating surrounding a composition providing an encapsulated composition, the encapsulated composition comprising a viable microorganism, and a water content below 5% (w/w).

2 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the encapsulated composition comprises a protective agent, wherein the protective agent is a cryoprotectant or a lyoprotectant.

3 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the encapsulated composition comprises a protective agent, wherein the protective agent is a polyhydroxy compounds, and wherein the polyhydroxy compounds is selected from maltose; lactose; sucrose; trehalose; skim milk powder; dextran; dextrose; peptone; glutamate; poly ethylene glycol (PEG); and a combination hereof.

4 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the encapsulated composition comprises below 5% (w/w) water.

5 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the fat-based coating has a melting temperature in the range of 25−37° C.

6 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the fat-based coating is embedded in a hydrophobic phase, wherein the hydrophobic phase is an oil.

7 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the fat-based coating is emulsified in a hydrophilic phase.

8 . The microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the viable microorganism is dried.

9 . A topical composition comprising the microcapsule according to claim 1 .

10 . The topical composition according to claim 9 , wherein the topical composition comprises 5-75% (w/w) water.

11 . A composition comprising the microcapsule according to claim 1 , for use as a medicament.

12 . A composition comprising the microcapsule according to claim 1 , for the treatment, alleviation and/or prophylaxis of a skin disorder.

13 . A The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the skin disorder is selected from psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, dry skin, sensitive skin, acne prone skin, hyperpigmented skin, aged skin, allergy, eczema, rashes, UV-irritated skin, photodamaged skin, detergent irritated skin, Rosacea, and thinning skin.

14 . A method for providing a microcapsule according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the steps of:

(i) providing a composition comprising a viable microorganism;

(ii) adding a fat to the composition comprising the viable microorganism, providing to provide a fat mixed microorganism; and

(iii) mixing the fat mixed microorganism to provide the microcapsule according to claim 1 .

15 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the composition comprising the viable microorganism provided in step (i) is subjected to a step of drying before being mixed with the fat of step ii.