Ectoine is considered an osmolyte for skin, Ectoine helps maintain balanced hydration by maintaining the correct water balance in skin. In doing so, skin can better maintain a smooth, soft surface. Newer research indicates Ectoine can also help protect skin from environmental stressors related to differenttypes of natural light and pollutants. This believed to happen in part because of its antioxidant ability as wellas what seems to be a natural ability to protect skin from dehydration due to environmenta exposure.
