Ectoin has been hailed as the hottest new skincare ingredient, here’s what you need to know about this 100% natural and safe active ingredient. Ectoin is an extremolyte, a natural amino acid produced by microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. It forms a protective shield, defending these organisms from harsh conditions like temperature extremes, pollution, and UV light.
Ectoin provides similar benefits for the skin, numerous clinical trials show proven benefits for human skin, including it’s protective qualities against blue light and UV light, skin barrier repair and strengthening action, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-ageing benefits such as increased elasticity, brightening and lightening and a reduction in skin pigmentation and long-lasting hydration and microbiome support. An all round amazing multi-tasker for your skin!
We use Ectoin in our Eureka Miracle Protection & Hydration Mist.