#132) Should You Use Ectoin in Your Skincare Routine? | Chemist Confessions Podcast

Many of you asked about ectoin so the chemists went down the research rabbit hole. Ectoin is a new kid on the block with some surprising data in the skin barrier and hydration realm. The chemists talk about what it is, what it does for skin, and whether or not it’s better than niacinamide. 1:24 | What is Ectoin? 5:48 | What does Ectoin do for skin? Is it better for barrier care than niacinamide? 24:55 | Decode that Product: La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm vs. Aquaphor Healing Skin Ointment Product Shoutout: Double Play Face & Eye Retinol Cream https://chemistconfessions.com/products/double-play-retinol-face-eye-treatment Products Mentioned on the Podcast for 2025: *a small portion of your purchase through our ShopMy collection will go towards feeding a chemist - thank you! https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514 Enrichment Content: Chemists’ Guide to Decoding Moisturizers https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/decoding-moisturizer-ingredients Is Glycerin the Best Humectant Hydrator in Skincare? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/inflammaging-why-tackling-inflammation-is-a-real-anti-aging-move Animal Fun Fact Curiosity: Radio Lab’s Quantum Birds https://radiolab.org/podcast/quantum-birds Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chemist.confessions/ INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfessions?lang=en Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemi