02 Oct 2019 --- Givaudan’s personal care arm Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled the “world’s first” instant microbiome analysis and profiling system, coined i-MAPS. The new technology allows Givaudan’s customers to expand their product offerings to include skincare products that are tailored to the unique microbiome of their consumers. The scientific breakthrough boasts improved speed and personalization capabilities. Moreover, the technology combines microbiome research and technology, which may be a gateway into exploring the tailoring of beauty products involving the skin microbiome, the company says.