Ectoin
Protective & soothing
What is Ectoin?
A molecule produced by microorganisms that survive extreme heat, salt and dryness. In skincare it helps hold water in the skin and supports the barrier against environmental stress, with soothing benefits for dry, reactive skin. Very gentle.
In skincare terms, Ectoin is a soothing ingredient often used to calm the look of redness and sensitivity, and a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water.
What does it do?
Ectoin is primarily used for protective & soothing.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. If your skin is sensitive or reactive, introduce it slowly and patch test first.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Ectoin appears in moisturisers.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Ectoin may appear as: ectoin, ectoine.
