DESCRIPTION: Astaxanthin is most often extracted from the marine microalgae Haematococcus Pluvialis, the richest known source for this natural pigment. Astaxanthin has superb antioxidant properties. Its antioxidant potential has been reported to be is 550 times more effective than vitamin E, and it prevents UVA-induced skin cancer. Furthermore, astaxanthin protects the skin from dangerous free radicals and reduce wrinkle & freckles.

Antioxidant Function

During cellular metabolism, several environmental factors such as pollution, UV light, smoke and even oxygen create damaging by-products called free radicals. Free radicals are a major contributor to ageing. They build up in the skin and cause lipid peroxidation in the stratum corneum. This creates a compromise to the natural barrier function of the skin, Excess Reactive Oxygen Species (Free radicals) can break down the collagen matrix, which in turn leads to wrinkle-formation and the loss of elasticity.  Anti-oxidants are scavengers of free radicals – they bind themselves to the free radicals before they can do any damage. Oil-soluble antioxidants effectively bind themselves to the skin’s natural oils and prevent oxidative ageing.

In penetrating the skin and protecting each dermal layer from ROS-related damage, astaxanthin helps reduce moisture loss, promote smoothness, and elicit cellular renewal.

A clinical research study by Dr Debasis Bagchi at Creighton University demonstrated that astaxanthin can eliminate free radicals 6,000 times more effectively than vitamin C, 800 times more than CoQ10, 550 times more than vitamin E and green tea, 75 times more than Alpha Lipoic Acid, and 20 times more than beta-carotene.

BENEFITS

• Efficient absorber of specific ultraviolet sunlight rays that may contribute to skin ageing and cancer.
• Potent lipid antioxidant
• Skin protection
• Reduced wrinkling
• Improved elasticity
• Reduced age spots
• Improved skin texture
• Improved skin moisture content
• Stimulates cellular renewal
• May enhances immune response and decreases DNA damage
• More potent antioxidant than Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coq10, Beta Carotene, Alpha Lipoic, and Green Tea

APPLICATIONS: For anti-acne, anti-ageing, sebum regulating formulas. Works in skin care, haircare and personal care formulations. For emulsions serums, lotions, and creams.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.