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Ectoine

autonomic-barrier-switch

MoisturizingFirmness / AgingSoothing

INCI: Ectoine

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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

Related Journal

2

Skin Longevity SeriesThe 3-Day Obon Reset ── A Concentrated Rest Protocol for Sun-Tired Skin Skin Longevity SeriesThe Season-Change Switch: How the Autonomic Nervous System and the Skin Barrier Move Together

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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