RonaCare? Ectoin - a key cosmetic ingredient

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Merck Ltd.

2008-04-14 09:07

Seoul--(뉴스와이어)--RonaCare Ectoin, an ultrapure natural substance from Merck KGaA, is becoming increasingly important in the cosmetics industry. Cosmetic companies that sell their products in pharmacies and health stores as well as exclusive manufacturers are opting for the innovative ingredient that protects the skin’s immune system from stress and effectively fights the signs of aging. Ectoin is among the top eight skin-smoothing substances in Cosmetic Professor Martina Kerscher’s top list of effective anti-wrinkle substances.

RonaCare Ectoin is an effective source of hydration for skin and helps the skin to protect itself against UVA and UVB rays. This has been proven by many scientific studies. “With the help of the new UVA stress model, it was shown that Ectoin effectively protects the skin from cell damage caused by UVA irradiation,” says Dr. Hansjürgen Driller, Head of Cosmetic Actives at Merck in Darmstadt.

Ectoin has excellent cell protection properties. It helps the skin to protect itself from cold, heat, UV rays, dryness and other stress factors and thus demonstrably counters premature skin ageing. Due to Ectoin’s ability to form water structures, cosmetic manufacturers are convinced to use the ingredient in products developed specifically for caring for dry and sensitive skin. Studies show that Ectoin can help to protect the skin from stress up to three times faster by forming heat shock proteins (HSP) more quickly.

An easy-to-use substance, RonaCare Ectoin can be added to any cosmetic formula without any problems. The ingredient itself is derived from microorganisms that can survive under the most extreme living conditions, such as dryness or heat.

With RonaCare Ectoin it is proven that a natural cell protection concept can be transferred into an effective, convincing cosmetic ingredient to support innovative consumer products targeting complex consumer needs.

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