Ectoine

Find Out What Ectoine Does and How It Works in Skin Care Products

Ectoine is a molecule  that  certain microorganisms in harsh environments, like the  desert or hot  springs, make to protect themselves.  The compound is  something  of  a miracle elixir,  evolved  by these  plants and creatures to  survive under some  seriously harsh conditions when it's allowed  to do what it inherently knows  best.  In  skin care,  ectoine  serves  as a protector  that shields  the  skin  from UV  rays  and other  environmental  stress  factors.  It  also helps  to reinforce the skin’s natural barriers, to minimize  water loss and  keep  skin moist and more  plumped. Ectoine’s anti-inflammatory  effect, helps to calm  the skin and can  be  used  to reduce  redness  –  so  perfect  for  sensitive  skin or  damaged skin. It is often combined with other advanced ingredients like 3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic Acid to enhance skin brightening effects.