Bioactive, multifunctional ingredient with an exceptional effect that has been proven by numerous clinical studies. Skin-improving benefits such as increased elasticity and reduction of wrinkles, volume loss or roughness.
Ectoin was discovered in 1985 as a self-defence and survival substance from microorganisms living in a salt lake in Wadi El Natrun (Egyptian desert). Ectoin belongs to the group of extremolytes, small stress-protection molecules that protect microorganisms and plants against harmful and extreme conditions in their habitats, such as salt lakes, hot springs, Arctic ice, the deep sea or deserts. The effect of ectoin has been studied in detail by numerous independent scientific
research groups and universities in Germany and worldwide.
Ectoin’s properties are simple yet effective: the ingredient boosts the skin’s self-defence by protecting and stabilising the skin’s cell membranes. This leads to less oxidative stress for the cells and reduced inflammatory reactions in the skin, as well as a significant increase in moisture content.
Clinical studies prove:
- Visible and long-term anti-ageing results with improvement of the skin’s condition, such as increased elasticity and reduction of wrinkles, volume loss or roughness.
- Reduced TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and at the same time increased hydration, with the skin’s moisture retained for 7 days without reapplication. By repairing the skin barrier, the moisture content of the skin is restored and regulated, helping to smooth and plump the skin’s surface.
- Soothing effect on irritated and damaged skin thanks to the effective anti-inflammatory properties, which also support a healthy skin microbiome (ectoin is recognised in products for the treatment of atopic dermatitis or allergic skin diseases for both adults and children).
- Prevention of premature ageing and skin damage through 100% protection of the skin’s immune cells. The skin’s immune cells are called Langerhans cells. In addition to the skin’s antioxidant self-defence, these cells help protect the skin by recognising antigens and inducing antibody defence reactions when the skin is exposed to free radicals. Ectoin provides comprehensive protection and prevention against early weakening of the skin’s cells from urban pollution and blue light. It is the only anti-pollution active ingredient on the market that protects the skin against particles of all sizes, including harmful components of air pollution and nanoparticles.