Ingredient
Astaxanthin
A high-interest carotenoid in healthy-aging and high-potency antioxidant formulas.
Category: Antioxidant
Chemical formula: C40H52O4
Main cosmetic effects: Antioxidant; skin-conditioning.
Source: Usually from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.
Developer / supplier: Microalgae biotechnology; major producers in Iceland, Israel, Japan, China
Origin: Iceland / Israel / Japan / China
Representative product: Astaxanthin antioxidant serums
Approx. retail price (USD): 25-80
Evidence maturity: Moderate evidence
What it does
Antioxidant; skin-conditioning.
Notes
Antioxidant | Moderate evidence