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Ectoine

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SoothingFirmness / AgingMoisturizing
INCI: Ectoine
In short · TL;DR
Category
Fermentation & Microbiome
Effect
Extremophile protection, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging
Concentration
0.5-1%
Effect
Extremophile protection, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging
Mechanism
Cyclic amino acid derived from extremophilic microorganisms. Forms a hydration shell holding 3-4 times its mass in water molecules. Promotes HSP72/73 production rate by 2-fold
Typical concentration
0.5-1%
Onset
Moisturizing: immediate. 32% wrinkle improvement and 82% elasticity improvement (in vivo)
Cautions
Moisturizing persists for 7 days after application cessation
Evidence & references
Primary peer-reviewed source to be verified
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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