Ectoin
An extremolyte from desert and salt-tolerant bacteria. Stabilises cellular membranes against UV, dryness, and pollution.
Forms a hydration shell around proteins and membranes, preserving structure under heat, UV, and osmotic stress.
- Protects against pollution
- UV defence support
- Hydrating
- Anti-inflammatory
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
No notable contraindications reported.
Mid-routine serum or treatment step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–2%
Year-round; especially valuable in polluted environments.
Premium 'urban shield' ingredient, strong evidence for pollution defense.
The research behind Ectoin.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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