Ectoin is a powerful, multi-tasking and natural stress-protection molecule. Ectoin is ideal for treating all types of sensitive skin and different skin conditions. Ectoin's benefits for skin have been proven by various studies. They include long-term moisturisation, diminished skin roughness, skin barrier repair and anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties, along with protection against pollution.
In addition, some studies show that ectoin performs as well as hydrocortisone in reducing redness in inflamed and atopic skin, but without the side effect of thinning skin.
We get our ectoin from a company in Germany, where it is produced through biotechnological fermentation from a specific, non-GMO strain of the halophilic bacteria Halomonas elongata.
We use ectoin in our Balancing Essence Mist and in our Calming and Purifying Serum.
