ECTOINE

For Skin Protection & Repair

Defends Against Skin Stress | Repairs & Soothes | Reduces Inflammation

What is Ectoine?

Ectoine is a highly purified amino acid derivative developed through advanced fermentation technology. Originally discovered in extremophilic microorganisms that thrive in high-salt environments, Ectoine is a powerful skin stress-protection molecule with the ability to stabilize cell structures, protect DNA, and boost skin resilience against environmental damage.

Unlike conventional antioxidants, Ectoine forms a protective hydration shell around cells, shielding them from UV radiation, pollution, blue light, and heat stress. This unique kosmotropic effect enhances skin hydration and defense mechanisms, making it an ideal ingredient for protective and soothing skincare formulations.

What’s the Current Solution in the Market?

Many skincare products focus on hydration and surface barrier repair, but they often lack cellular-level defense against environmental stressors such as UV radiation, pollution, and inflammation. Other solutions provide temporary relief but fail to deliver long-term skin resilience.

In contrast, Ectoine offers long-lasting cellular protection, actively protecting cells from UV exposure, pollution, heat, and dehydration. It not only prevents skin damage but also supports cellular repair for a healthier, more glowing complexion.

When incorporated into Miduty’s EpiRepair Night Cream & EpiShield Day Serum, Ectoine delivers 24-hour defense and repair, making it ideal for sensitive and environmentally exposed skin.

Science-Backed Results: What Studies Say About Ectoine

1. DNA & Cell Protection Against UV Damage

Prevents DNA degradation: Reduces UV-induced DNA damage, limiting oxidative stress by up to 92.7%.
Photoprotection: At a 0.1 mM concentration, Ectoine provides UVA/visible light defense, reducing DNA damage.

Conclusion: Ectoine stabilizes skin cells, reducing oxidative stress and preventing long-term DNA damage.

2. Skin Immunity Enhancement

Langerhans Cell Protection: Ectoine shields Langerhans Cells (LCs), the skin’s specialized immune cells, from UV damage, increasing cell viability by 10.5% in just 6 hours.
Immune Function Preservation: Helps maintain antigen-presenting abilities of LCs, supporting the skin’s natural defense mechanisms.

UV irradiation can reduce the number and density of LCs and impair their ability to present antigens, resulting in a weakened skin barrier and compromised skin immunity.

Conclusion: Ectoine protects the skin's immune cells, preventing environmental stress-induced immune suppression and maintaining the skin’s natural defense system.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Effect & Skin Barrier Support

Inflammation Reduction: Inhibits TNF-α release, reducing inflammatory response by 31% at a 0.5% concentration.
Barrier Reinforcement: Helps repair stressed and damaged skin cells by reducing oxidative stress and cellular degradation.

Conclusion: Ectoine not only calms inflammation but also strengthens the skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive skin.

Ectoine in Miduty’s Skincare Range

Miduty’s EpiRepair Night Cream and EpiShield Day Serum harness the power of Ectoine to provide continuous skin defense and deep repair.

⬆️ Skin defense from UV, pollution, and blue light damage

⬆️ Skin’s immune defense against environmental stressors

⬇️ Skin inflammation and irritation

⬆️ Faster recovery from oxidative damage

Miduty Products With Ectoine

Miduty's EpiRepair

Rs.1,899.00

EpiShield Day Serum

Rs.1,299.00