Ectoin

 

  • Prevents inflammation by stabilising the skin barrier which prevents the stress response and the release of inflammatory by products or mediators.
  • Protects against heat, dryness and UV radiation – in studies, those treated with Ectoin had less UVA induced DNA damage following sun exposure than those without
  • Significantly reduces trans-epidermal water loss and increases skin hydration by 39% with skin continuing to show increased hydration levels even at 24 hours after one application. Longer term studies showed that after 7 days use hydration increased by 200% and these levels were maintained for a further 7 days despite discontinuing the use of the product
  • Reduced skin redness by 23% after only 7 days
  • Reduce skin roughness by 86% after 4 weeks
  • Reduced fine lines and wrinkles by 19% at 4 weeks