What is ectoine, the key active ingredient in Kenzai Cosmetics products?

To protect skin from environmental pollution and blue light, Kenzai Cosmetics has designed a line of essentials infused with two natural ingredients: ectoine and bulbine frutescens sap extract. They work together in synergy like a protective shield against oxidative stress, intensely moisturising skin and fortifying its hydrolipidic film.

Ectoine is a small molecule derived from an amino acid produced by many highly adaptable marine micro-organisms known as “extremophiles”. These micro-organisms are able to survive in very difficult conditions, such as water that is extremely hot, cold, acidic or saline, or extreme ocean depths with very high pressure, etc. Ectoine’s main function is therefore to protect the organisms against extreme osmotic stress.

Scientific research has shown that ectoine can also protect our skin:

• By protecting the skin’s immune system
• By protecting cells (from heat stress)
• By preventing photodermatoses (through denaturation of proteins)
• By slowing skin ageing (through UVA rays)
• By storing water (even during moisture stress)
• By storing moisture long-term

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