Sunscreen today must do more than block UV.
Modern skin needs next-generation defense, against:

• UV rays (UVA & UVB)

• Blue light

• Pollution

• Oxidative stress

• Inflammation

• Dehydration

• Immune suppression

And this is exactly where Ectoin^® natural steps in.

The Smart Addition to Advanced Sun Care

Ectoin^® natural is a clinically proven, multifunctional active that enhances skin resilience, immunity, and hydration—exactly what your SPF formulation needs to stand out.

SPF stops at the surface.
Ectoin® natural goes deeper.

The Hidden Impact of Sun Exposure

Sun damage isn’t just sunburn.
Even with SPF, your skin may still face:

• DNA damage

• Collagen degradation

• Immune suppression

• Chronic low-grade inflammation

• UVA rays penetrate deep, even indoors.
  Visible light and blue light accelerate aging and pigmentation.
  Pollution and oxidative stress further degrade the skin barrier.
  SPF alone can't protect against it all.

Ectoin® natural Fills the Gaps

While UV filters block radiation, Ectoin® natural protects at the cellular level, strengthening skin from within:

• Repairs and protects the skin barrier

• Prevents immune cell depletion

• Neutralizes oxidative stress

• Defends against blue light, pollution, and visible light damage

• Provides long-lasting hydration

• Enhances skin’s stress tolerance and recovery

100% Protection of Langerhans Cells

In vivo, placebo-controlled study

Langerhans cells are the immune sentinels of the skin. UV exposure rapidly depletes them, leading to inflammation, sensitivity, and accelerated aging.

Study Design:

• 14-day treatment with 0.3% and 0.5% Ectoin® natural

• Human forearms exposed to UV

• Histological analysis performed

Results:

• 0.5% Ectoin® natural preserved 100% of Langerhans cells

• → Immune suppression prevented

• → Skin immunity and resilience maintained

Protection Against Visible Light–Induced Damage

In vitro study on human keratinocytes

Visible light contributes to:

• Oxidative stress

• DNA strand breaks

• Pigmentation

• Premature skin aging

Study Design:

• Pre-treatment with 0.025–0.1 mM Ectoin® natural

• UVA + visible light irradiation

• DNA and sunburn cell damage measured via Comet Assay

Results:

• Significant reduction in DNA strand breaks and cellular stress

• → Photodamage blocked where SPF ends

Turn Protection into Prevention

Your SPF should do more than block.
It should protect, preserve, and strengthen.

Ectoin^® natural transforms sun care into skin care:

✔ Skin barrier repair
✔ Anti-inflammatory & anti-aging benefits
✔ Long-lasting hydration
✔ Anti-pollution & blue light protection
✔ Brightening and even tone
✔ Microbiome support

Sunscreen Protects the Surface.

Ectoin® natural protects what lies beneath.

Formulate smarter. Formulate with Ectoin® natural.

Contact us at cosmetics@bitop.de for samples, data, and formulation support.