Ectoin (sometimes spelled ectoine) is a true multitasker with outstanding, clinically proven efficacy, it makes for an incredible anti-aging ingredient for the way it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin texture, increases skin elasticity and promotes skin barrier repair. It also helps protect the skin from damage caused by UV radiation, pollution and other environmental factors. As a natural moisturizer, it can help hydrate and soothe dry, damaged and irritated skin.The primary benefit of using ectoin as an active in your skin care routine is that it has the ability to bind water and reduce transepidermal water loss. This locks in moisture and stabilizes the skin barrier, Because it reduces the impact of the sun’s harmful rays, it helps fight inflammation, which means less crepe-y and overall smoother skin.

Ectoin is a synthetic or naturally derived amino acid derivative used as a skin care ingredient for its protective and hydrating effects on skin. It serves as an emollient on skin and can also have a buffering and anti-pollution effect in cosmetics.

Chemically, ectoin is considered an osmolyte and extremolyte (something capable of living in extreme conditions, like Keith Richards). What that means for skin is that as an osmolyte, ectoin helps maintain balanced hydration by maintaining the correct water balance in skin. In studies, this amino acid derivative exhibited the ability to reduce transepidermal water loss across all facial areas. Through the reduction of moisture loss and the promotion of a correct, healthy water balance ectoin allowed skin to better maintain its hydration and a smooth, soft surface.

Benefits of ectoine

♦Protects against photoaging

♦As an anti-inflammatory agent

♦To accelerate skin healing

♦Ectoine enhances skin hydration

♦Ectoine possesses depigmenting properties

♦Ectoine could potentially act on the hair and scalp