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Ectoin provides long-lasting hydration for your skin. This reduces and smooths out wrinkles. Ectoin also protects your skin from environmental influences and the negative effects of the sun.
Ectoin is a what we call an extremolyte. These are natural molecules formed by microorganisms. Such organisms, consisting of one or a few cells, are among the oldest forms of life in the world. After its discovery, it quickly became apparent that the molecular all-rounder can also be useful to us in many areas of life. This is because it acts like a protective shield in nature: thanks to Ectoin, microorganisms can survive in hostile environments such as deserts or salt lakes, geysers or even in perpetual ice. This is exactly the mechanism we use for your skin.
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Ectoin is tough: intense heat, freezing cold, extreme drought or a high salt concentration do not affect this molecule at all. In order to make use of this special resilience, it is obtained in a natural way. For this, certain microorganisms have to be exposed to an extreme environment so that they produce Ectoin for survival. In this process, the Ectoin binds water molecules from its environment, and a so-called Ectoin hydrocomplex is formed. And this protects and stabilises neighbouring cells, enzymes and proteins from drying out.
After a certain time, so much Ectoin is formed that it can be used in our skin care products. Here, it releases its positive effect on your skin.
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In a study with 24 women between 30 and 60 years of age with normal, dry and sensitive skin, all of them showed an improved skin appearance after a four-week application with Ectoin. Deep structures were smoothed out. Skin looked healthier and younger. The depth of wrinkles improved by up to 23%. Skin flaking was reduced by -76%, and roughness was reduced by up to -86%. During another study with five women with normal to dry skin, the moisture content of the skin increased by up to 200%. This high level of moisture was maintained during the following seven days. Ectoin therefore has a noticeable long-term moisturising effect on your skin and increases its overall elasticity for a smoother and fresher appearance.
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