Ectoin: Extremolyt actively acts against allergens

Ectoin is a naturally occurring molecule produced by microorganisms living in extreme environments such as saltwater lakes, deserts, and polar regions. These so-called extremophiles have adapted to these hostile conditions, and Ectoin plays an important role in this. It protects the cells of microorganisms from heat, drought, UV radiation, and osmotic stress.

Ectoin is a versatile active ingredient with a wide range of applications. It is a safe and effective way to care for the skin and improve its health.

Ectoin has very versatile effects: It has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing effect. It repairs the skin barrier and protects against environmentally induced skin aging. Ectoin can bind water molecules and form hydro-complexes. These complexes envelop cells, proteins, enzymes with a protective moisture mantle.

This protects your skin from external stressors and allergens. Ectoin protects the Langerhans cells, the immune cells of the epidermis, from UV damage. It ensures that active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid, and peels are better tolerated. At a dosage of 1%, Ectoin can compete with the effects of cortisone creams and, due to its moisturizing effect, avoids the drying side effect of cortisone.

Very high concentrations of 5-7% help with eczema and atopic dermatitis. Ectoin protects against fine dust as well as PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and heavy metals. Ectoin demonstrably protects the skin from blue and visible light and from pigmentation caused by UV radiation.

• Moisturizing: Ectoin binds water in the skin, keeping it hydrated. This can relieve dryness, itching, and redness. 
• Anti-inflammatory: Ectoin inhibits inflammation in the skin. This can help alleviate the symptoms of conditions like neurodermatitis.
• Antioxidant: Ectoin protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that can cause cell damage and premature aging.
• Soothing: Ectoin calms irritated skin and relieves itching and burning.
• Protects against UV radiation: Ectoin can protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation.
• Strengthens the skin barrier: Ectoin strengthens the skin barrier, which protects the skin from harmful environmental influences.

Ectoin can protect microorganisms that live in extreme conditions, such as salt lakes, hot springs, Arctic ice, the deep sea, or the desert. 

It was discovered in 1985 in a microorganism that lives in the salt lake in the Egyptian desert. This extremely protective effect makes it very interesting for skincare for very damaged, sensitive skin.