Ergothioneine & Ectoine,Do you really understand their different effects?

I often hear people discussing the raw materials of ergothioneine, ectoine? Many people are confused when they hear the names of these raw materials. Today, I will take you to get to know these raw materials!

Ergothioneine, whose corresponding English INCI name should be Ergothioneine, is an antioxidant amino acid that was first discovered in ergot fungi in 1909. It is a natural antioxidant, safe and non-toxic, and has various physiological functions such as detoxification and maintaining DNA biosynthesis. Antioxidation is mainly reflected in slowing down the aging rate of the human body. This is also the core function of ergothioneine. However, due to the human body Ergothioneine cannot be synthesized by itself, so it must be obtained from the outside world.

Ergothioneine has coenzyme-like properties, participates in various biochemical activities of the human body, and has strong antioxidant properties. When applied externally to the skin, it can increase the activity of cortical cells and has anti-aging effects. Ergothioneine absorbs ultraviolet B area and can prevent and treat it. For photoaging of the skin, ergothioneine can maintain the activity of melanocytes, inhibit the glycation reaction of skin proteins, reduce melanin production, and have a skin lightening effect. Ergothioneine also has the effect of promoting hair growth.

Ectoin, the Chinese name is tetrahydromethylpyrimidine carboxylic acid, and the corresponding English INCI name should be Ectoin. Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine carboxylic acid is a white powder that is soluble in water. It is a cyclic amino acid that exists in salt-tolerant microorganisms. The living environment of this microorganism is characterized by high UV radiation, dryness, extreme temperatures and high salinity. Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine carboxylic acid can survive in this environment. Protect proteins and cell membrane structures.

As an osmotic pressure compensating solute, ectoin exists in halotolerant bacteria. It plays a chemical transmitter-like role in cells, has a stable protective effect on cells in adverse environments, and can also stabilize enzyme proteins in organisms. The structure has skin revitalizing and anti-aging functions, can provide good moisturizing and sun protection functions, and can whiten skin. It can also protect neutrophils and show anti-inflammatory effects.