Ectoine is an amino acid derivative that can regulate cell osmotic pressure. It is a “protective shield” naturally formed by halophilic bacteria to adapt to extreme environments such as high temperature, high salt, and strong ultraviolet radiation
After the development of Ectoine, it was applied in the pharmaceutical industry, and developed and produced various drugs, such as eye drops, nasal spray, oral spray, etc. It has been proven to be a substitute for corticosteroids without any side effects and can be used to treat eczema, neurodermatitis, approved for the treatment of inflammation and atopic infant skin; And approved for the treatment and prevention of lung diseases caused by pollution, such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma. Today, Ectoine is widely used not only in the field of biomedicine but also in related fields such as skincare.
The most important role
Moisture
Moisturizing/locking in water is the most fundamental function of Ectoine. Ectoine has excellent “hydrophilicity”. Ectoine is a potent water structure forming substance that increases the number of adjacent water molecules, enhances the interaction between water molecules, and strengthens the water structure. In short, Ectoine combines with water molecules to form a “water shield”, using water to block all damage, which belongs to physical defense!
With this water shield, UV rays, inflammation, pollution, and more can be protected.
repair
Ectoine is also known as the “magical repair factor”. When experiencing skin sensitivity, barrier damage, acne and skin breakdown, as well as post sun pain and redness, choosing repair and soothing products containing Ectoine can quickly have a repairing and soothing effect. The fragile and uncomfortable condition of the skin will be gradually improved because Ectoine will produce emergency protection and regeneration reactions, generating heat shock proteins to help each cell maintain normal physiological activity.
Light protection and anti-aging
A series of studies from 1997 to 2007 found that a type of cell in the skin called Langerhans cells is associated with skin aging – the more Langerhans cells there are, the younger the skin condition.
When the skin is exposed to sunlight, the number of Langerhans cells will significantly decrease; But if Ectoine is applied in advance, it can effectively prevent the chain reaction caused by ultraviolet radiation. In addition, Ectoine can effectively inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory molecules caused by ultraviolet radiation and prevent DNA mutations induced by it – which is one of the reasons for wrinkle formation.
At the same time, Ectoine can promote cell proliferation and differentiation, and induce the reverse differentiation of mature cells, inhibit the emergence of aging genes, fundamentally solve the problem of skin cell composition, and make skin cells more vibrant.
Post time: Aug-01-2024
