{"product_id":"ectoin-powder-ectoine","title":"Ectoin Powder (Ectoine)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"585\" style=\"height: 1743.05px; width: 98.7611%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 416.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 416.688px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 416.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Extremolyte Active for Hydration, Skin Barrier Support and Sensitive-Skin Formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurenso Select \u003cstrong\u003eEctoin Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eEctoine\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a premium water-soluble cosmetic active used in advanced hydrating, barrier-support, soothing and environmental-stress skincare formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEctoin is a small cyclic amino-acid derivative belonging to a group of protective molecules known as \u003cstrong\u003eextremolytes\u003c\/strong\u003e. These molecules were originally identified in microorganisms that survive highly demanding environments. In cosmetic formulations, Ectoin helps maintain an organised hydration environment around skin proteins and cellular structures, supporting moisture retention, skin comfort and barrier resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts excellent water solubility and broad formulation compatibility make Ectoin suitable for facial serums, moisturisers, toners, gel creams, eye-care products, scalp products, after-sun formulations and sensitive-skin care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports long-lasting skin hydration\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps strengthen and maintain the skin barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps soothe dry, stressed, and sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves moisture retention and skin comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce the appearance of dryness and roughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports protection against environmental stressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps improve overall skin resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sensitive-skin and barrier-care formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances premium hydration and anti-aging formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with serums, creams, lotions, toners, and scalp-care products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEctoin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWhite to off-white crystalline powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 105.047px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 105.047px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 105.047px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Usage Rate: 0.3–2%\u003cbr\u003eTypical Use Level: 0.5–1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrating serums, barrier repair creams, moisturizers, lotions, gel creams, toners, essences, facial mists, eye creams, anti-aging formulations, sensitive skin products, after-sun products, sheet masks, scalp serums, leave-in hair care products, hand creams, body care products, sun care formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 67.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 67.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 67.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 137.188px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 137.188px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do we use it in formulations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 137.188px;\"\u003eEctoin is used in formulations to \u003cstrong\u003eboost hydration, support the skin barrier, soothe stressed or sensitive skin, improve moisture retention, and help protect the skin from environmental stressors\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially useful in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrier-repair, anti-aging, sensitive-skin, and intensive hydration formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you need it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003eUse Ectoin when developing premium hydrating, barrier-repair, sensitive-skin, or anti-aging formulations. It is not required for every formula, but it can significantly enhance the product’s skin-conditioning and protective positioning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7064%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatives \u0026amp; Substitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.9482%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-Panthenol\u003c\/strong\u003e – for moisturization, soothing, and barrier support\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium PCA\u003c\/strong\u003e – for strong humectancy and moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e – for hydration and plumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin\u003c\/strong\u003e – for soothing and skin comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e – for stronger barrier-repair positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e – for barrier support and overall skin conditioning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are functional alternatives, not exact 1:1 substitutes for Ectoin. Choose based on the main benefit you want in the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clr-only\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Salicylic Acid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_ALCOHOL_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592219442\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_VEGAN_100x100.png?v=1592219462\" alt=\"Salicylic Acid\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_NO_ADDED_COLOURS_100x100.png?v=1605850534\" alt=\"Salicylic Acid\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_No_Tested_on_Animals_100x100.png?v=1592219475\" alt=\"Salicylic Acid\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/ICON_-_GMO_FREE_100x100.png?v=1592226600\" alt=\"Salicylic Acid\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Purenso","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":49774663368932,"sku":"PUR1018-170","price":435.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":49774663401700,"sku":"PUR1018-171","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49774663434468,"sku":"PUR1018-172","price":3460.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49774663467236,"sku":"PUR1018-173","price":14830.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/0540\/1751\/files\/EctoinPowder_Ectoine_-Purenso.jpg?v=1788431575","url":"https:\/\/purensoselect.in\/products\/ectoin-powder-ectoine","provider":"Purenso Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}