Every week, we'll feature one of the many ingredients we have hand selected to be in our cult fave products. We'll tell you what they do for your skin but we'll also share trade secrets as to how much we actually use in our formulas vs. recommended % and how much they cost. How is that for transparency?
Ingredient Name: Ectoins
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| Ectoins: The Defender of Skin Cells Against UVA, Pollution and More |
CD Product Used In:
H20 Hydration
Official Name: Ectoins
Skin Benefits: Stimulates skin’s immuno-response to external
aggressors like UVA damage, pollution, heat, and wind. Recent in-vivo test
showed it minimizes existing wrinkles and prevents future ones. Also, ultra-nourishing for the skin and
increases moisture factor. Ideal for products used in conjunction with sunscreens.
Origin: Natural Micro-Organism found in Egyptian deserts
Recommended Use level: .3%-2%
CD % Used: 1%
Cost: $2000/kg
Labels: anti-aging, Ectoins, face sunscreens, H20 Hydration, long-term hydration, Sunscreen Ingredients, UVA protection, wrinkles