Ectoin 99% Powder | Skin Barrier & Hydration Active

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99% Ectoin powder for hydration, moisture-barrier support and skin-comfort formulations, available in practical paid trial sizes and scalable commercial quantities.

Supports long-lasting hydration and comfortable, well-conditioned skin.
Suitable for barrier-support serums, creams, gels, toners and sensitive-skin formulas.
Water-soluble powder gives direct control over concentration and product format.
online sizes: 10g-500g, with larger quantities by bulk quote.
Formulation and export support from bench evaluation through scale-up.

FROM TRIAL SIZE TO BULK

Choose a Trial Size for formulation work, request current product documentation, or send your quantity, destination and specification needs for a Bulk Quote.

Product Specifications / Key Facts

Item	Information
INCI name	Ectoin [R2]
CAS Number	96702-03-3 [R1]
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2O2 [R1]
Purity	≥99%
Ingredient family	Cyclic amino-acid derivative / compatible solute
Typical solubility	Water-soluble; aqueous-phase incorporation [R3–R4]
Intended use	Raw material for cosmetic formulation; not a finished cosmetic

Key Benefits

Supports Long-Lasting Hydration： Ectoin helps support lasting skin hydration. Published research reports improved moisturization and reduced moisture loss after topical use. [R5–R7]

Helps Maintain the Skin Moisture Barrier： Ectoin is useful in formulas designed to support the skin moisture barrier and improve comfort in dry or dehydrated skin. [R5–R7]

Supports Skin Comfort： Ectoin adds skin-conditioning value to formulas for dry, tight or stressed-feeling skin and fits sensitive-skin and daily comfort products. [R5–R7]

Supports Smoother, More Resilient-Looking Skin：By supporting hydration and barrier function, Ectoin fits formulas designed to leave skin looking smoother, softer and better conditioned. [R5–R7]

Useful for Environmental-Stress Formulations： Ectoin is studied for cell-protective behavior under environmental stress and can support daily environmental-exposure skincare. [R3,R5,R7]

Why Formulators Choose Ectoin Powder

The 99% powder format gives direct control over active concentration and carrier choice. Ectoin is water-soluble and straightforward to incorporate into aqueous serums, toners, gels and emulsions. [R3–R4]

High-purity powder — set the active level for your formula.
Water-phase friendly — dissolves directly into the aqueous phase.
Broad process flexibility — suitable for hot or cold aqueous addition. [R3–R4]
Versatile across hydration, barrier-support and comfort products.

Typical Applications

Hydrating facial serums, essences and toners
Barrier-support creams, lotions and gel-creams
Sensitive-skin and comfort-focused moisturizers
After-sun and environmental-stress skincare
Eye-area and mature-skin hydration formulas
Hydrating masks and lightweight gel products

Quick Formulation Guide

Decision Point	Practical Buyer Guidance
Typical use level	0.3–2% [R3–R4]
Phase / solubilization	Dissolve directly into water or the aqueous phase[R3–R4]
Processing	Add through hot or cold aqueous processing. [R3–R4]
pH screening	pH 1–9. [R3–R4]
Compatibility	Validate the complete active, preservative, electrolyte and packaging system.
Storage / handling	Keep the powder dry and tightly closed [R3,R9]

NOTE: Confirm the selected grade against the current specification and validate the complete formula for stability, preservation and compatibility.

Recommended Ingredient Pairings

Recommended Ingredient	Why It Pairs Well	Product Concept
Hyaluronic Acid	Adds water binding and serum/gel structure alongside Ectoin.	Layered-hydration serum or gel
Panthenol	Adds conditioning and comfort for skin and scalp formulas.	Comfort-focused serum, lotion or scalp product
Niacinamide	Adds skin-conditioning and barrier-support value for daily-use formulas.	Barrier-support serum or lightweight moisturizer
Ceramides	Adds lipid-barrier support alongside water-phase Ectoin.	Barrier cream or gel-cream
Beta-Glucan	Adds hydration and comfort.	Hydrating sensitive-skin serum or gel

Confirm compatibility in the complete formulation. These pairings are starting points for formulation work, not guarantees of synergy.

Research & References

[R1] PubChem — Ectoine, CID 126041

[R2] COSMILE Europe — ECTOIN

[R3] bitop AG — Ectoin® natural Factsheet

[R4] Dermafactors — Ectoine, Powder

[R5] Graf et al. (2008) — The multifunctional role of ectoine as a natural cell protectant

[R6] Kauth & Trusova (2022) — Topical Ectoine Application… Systematic Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ectoin?

Ectoin is a cyclic amino-acid derivative and compatible solute used as a skin-conditioning cosmetic active. CAS 96702-03-3; formula C6H10N2O2. [R1–R2]

What does 99% purity mean for this product?

This product is sold as 99% Ectoin powder. For bulk approval, confirm the analytical method and lot specification used for the assay.

What are the main cosmetic benefits of Ectoin?

Ectoin supports hydration, moisture-barrier function, skin comfort and smoother, better-conditioned skin. [R5–R7]

What use level should I start with?

A typical formulation range is 0.3–2%. [R3–R4] Confirm the final level against the current TDS and your formula testing.

How is Ectoin powder added to a formula?

Dissolve it in water or the aqueous phase; hot or cold aqueous addition can be used when appropriate. [R3–R4]

What pH is suitable?

A broad reported stability range is pH 1–9. [R3–R4] Select the final pH for the full ingredient system and confirm it during stability testing.

Can the raw powder be applied directly to skin?

No. This is a cosmetic raw material for measured formulation, not a finished skincare product. Incorporate it into a properly designed and preserved formula.

How do I order trial and bulk quantities?

Choose 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g or 100 g for development work. For larger quantities, send your volume, destination, specification and documentation needs for a bulk quote.

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