Disclosed are the anti-poliution effects of probiotic bacteria Bacilluscoagulans MTCC 5856. More specifically the invention discloses the use of probiotic bacteria Bacilluscoagulans MTCC 5856 in protecting mammalian skin against the harmful effects of UV and different environmental pollutants. The use of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856, as an antioxidant, skin rejuvenating and cleansing agent is also disclosed.