A microcapsule for a topical treatment for improving skin and mucus membranes condition includes a matrix material in a solid state, in which a live probiotic microorganism is encapsulated, wherein the live microorganism is released from the matrix upon contact with a skin surface and/or mucous membranes of the human or warm-blooded animal body, wherein the matrix material has a melting or softening temperature selected from the range of 20-43° C., and wherein the live probiotic microorganism is present in the range of 0.001 to 80 wt. % from the weight of the matrix material.
