Ectoin
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Cosmetic benefits
- Ectoin is derived from extremophilic bacteria that live in extreme environments such as salt lakes or deserts, they produce Ectoine as a protective mechanism against stress factors such as high salt concentrations, extreme temperatures and UV radiation
- Ectoin is an osmoprotectant that protects cells from osmotic stress
- reduce TEWL (transdermal water loss) and moisturize for a long time
- reduces inflammation and relieves dry, sensitive skin
- improves skin barrier function
- protects cells from UV damage and repairs post-sun damage
- acts anti allergic and soothing
- promotes collagen synthesis and anti-aging
- brighten skin color
- COSMOS approved
Product characteristics
| Article-Nr. | 7390 |
| INCI | Ectoin |
| Compliance | COSMOSNATRUEVEGAN |
| Appearance, odour | white or almost white crystal or powder |
| Solubility | up to 2 % soluble in cold water, up to 7 % soluble in water at 40 °C, up to 2 % soluble in glycerol at 70 °C |
| Use concentration | 0.1 - 7 |