Cosmetic ingredient Ectoin natural
Extreme environment microorganisms, long-lasting moisture, UV protection, Langerhans cell protection, anti-pollution, anti-aging, fermentation, hair care.
<Ectoin Natural Features> Ectoin is a type of cyclic amino acid produced by extremophilic microorganisms (Halomonas) that inhabit salt lakes and deserts. It has 4 moles of bound water per 1 mole of Ectoin, exhibiting cosmotropic properties. This characteristic contributes to the stabilization of interactions between water molecules, forming a hydrocomplex. This hydrocomplex helps stabilize biological structures (such as cells, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids) against environmental stresses like temperature changes, high salt concentrations, strong UV radiation, and dehydration. ― About Effectiveness ― Moisturizing Persistence (In-Vivo): Lasts for 1 week. Skin Barrier Function and Protection of Langerhans Cells (In-Vivo): 100% protection. Promotion of Heat Shock Protein Production (In-Vitro), Anti-Pollution Effect (Ex-Vivo), Protection against Blue Light, UV-A, UV-B, IR-A, and Heat, Anti-Aging Effects (In-Vivo): Improvement in Skin Roughness (86% improvement), Wrinkle Depth (32% improvement), Elasticity (82% improvement), Smoothness (61% improvement), Whitening Effect (In-Vivo): Improvement in Skin Pigmentation (25% improvement).
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The German company Bitop was the first in the world to develop Ectoin. It produces Ectoin using a patented method (fermentation method) that utilizes the extremophilic microorganism Halomonas elongata. The company's Ectoin is used not only in cosmetics but also in various formulations overseas as OTC pharmaceuticals for atopic dermatitis, including creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and mouthwashes, and it is a component with established safety and efficacy. We have various data available, so please feel free to contact us.
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Uses/Achievements Skincare, sunscreen, oral care, baby care, hair care (shampoo, etc.), color cosmetics
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Notice of Participation in COSME Week 2026 / 16th Cosmetics Development Exhibition
We are pleased to announce that our company will be exhibiting at COSME Week 2026, the 16th Cosmetics Development Exhibition, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days starting from January 14, 2026 (Wednesday). In this exhibition, we will introduce ingredients related to the longevity concept that are gaining attention, particularly in Europe, at the skin and cellular levels. We will showcase a variety of attractive ingredients that reflect the latest research trends, so please take this opportunity to visit our booth. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
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Report on the 10th COSME Tech 2020 Cosmetics Development Exhibition
From January 20 to 22, 2020, we exhibited at the 10th COSME Tech 2020, organized by Reed Exhibitions Japan Co., Ltd., held at Makuhari Messe. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, we were able to conclude the event successfully. During the exhibition, in addition to bitop's Ectoin, we introduced products from Mirexus: ultra-high molecular weight 3D dendritic polymers, among others. If you have any questions regarding the exhibited items or the products listed in our catalogs, please feel free to reach out to us. We will respond to the inquiries received during the event in due course. We look forward to your continued support. <Product Introduced During the Event> bitop: Ectoin, Glycoin Mirexus: Ultra-high molecular weight 3D dendritic polymers Contipro: Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, New Hyaluronic Acid Derivatives Odycea: Plankton Glass Flower, Marine Bamboo, etc.
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