Barrier and calm
Ectoin
A small protective molecule first found in bacteria that survive salt lakes and deserts, now made by fermentation.
- Conditions skin
- What it does
- Used in sun care, ampoules and barrier creams to soothe and hold moisture, often alongside centella or ceramides.
- How often
- Morning and evening in most routine skincare; masks, retinoid treatments and shot essences have different schedules. Spot care is used when needed, makeup when worn, and sun care each morning with reapplication outdoors.
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