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ECTOIN HYDRA SERUM
Intensive hydrating serum with ectoin, vitamin C and dual-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid
ECTOIN HYDRA SERUM is an intensive water-based serum designed as the second skincare step after toner.
Ectoin helps support the skin barrier and moisture balance, D-panthenol contributes to softness and comfort, while glycerin provides additional humectant support.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, or SAP, is a stable water-soluble vitamin C derivative and is particularly suitable for formulations around pH 6–7.
The combination of HMW and LMW hyaluronic acid provides multi-level hydration while keeping the serum lighter and less sticky than the original 1% total HA formula.
Ingredients for 30 g
- 26.37 g immortelle hydrosol or another suitable hydrosol
- 0.90 g glycerin
- 0.60 g D-panthenol
- 0.60 g ectoin
- 0.90 g Vitamin C – Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)
- 0.06 g HMW hyaluronic acid
- 0.09 g LMW hyaluronic acid
- 0.18 g Cosgard
- 0.30 g distilled water or hydrosol for pre-dissolving the active ingredients
Total: 30 g
Method
Disperse the HMW and LMW hyaluronic acids in glycerin or a small amount of hydrosol and allow them to hydrate fully.
Dissolve ectoin, D-panthenol and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate in the remaining hydrosol.
Add the hydrated hyaluronic acid mixture and stir gently until homogeneous.
Add Cosgard and mix thoroughly.
Check the pH and adjust to approximately 6.0–6.5.
Transfer into clean, sanitised airless or pump packaging.
Use
Apply a few drops after toner to the face, neck and décolleté and gently pat into the skin.
Follow with moisturiser or facial oil.
