Description
Astaxanthin is a member of the marine micro-algae haematococcus pluvialis, it is the richest known natural source for carotenoid. Carotenoid is a fat soluble red pigment found in the marine world of algae and aquatic animals, carotenoids protect plants from UV light and free radical damage. Carotenoid provides natural protection to the algae and its photoprotective effects has been harnessed for the skin in this Astaxanthin extract.
Astaxanthin shares characteristics with other carotenoids in terms of  their skincare benefits in cosmetics products, however, astaxanthin has greater bioactivity , it has a far higher antioxidant activity due to its unique chemical composition.
Recent studies indicates that the distinct carotenoid found in Astaxanthin is capable of protecting against damaging free radicals, it provides potent antioxidant benefits that help reduce the overproduction of these damaging radicals. It can help with UV induced skin deterioration, or sun damage, possibly due to its powerful antioxidant activity. Further research has also shown it may help with the management of inflammatory conditions.
Astaxanthin is considered one of the most effective antioxidants for fighting free radicals with very powerful anti-aging benefits. It is considered one of the worlds most potent antioxidant, more powerful than vitamins E and C and it can help to repair skin from within.  Astaxanthin has excellent antioxidant activity, clinical studies carried out to test astaxanthins strength against a set of known antioxidants in regards to eliminating singlet oxygen, demonstrated its antioxidant potential to be 6,000 times more effective 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.
Another study to measure its ability to scavenge free radicals showed that astaxanthin was 14 times stronger than vitamin E, Â 54 times stronger than beta-carotene, and 65 times stronger than vitamin C in eliminating free radicals.
Astaxanthin Extract is a unique botanical extract specifically designed to provide the benefits associated with astaxanthin. It is suitable for cosmetic and personal care applications where deep conditioning and nourishing properties are desired.
Country of Origin: USA
INCI: Haematococcus Pluvialis extract & Argania spinosa oil
Appearance: Â Amber coloured- orange Liquid
Solubility: Oil
pH:Â 5
Activity: 10% Haematococcus Pluvialis
Manufacturer Suggested Usage: 0.01 – 2% . Add to the oil or the cool down phase of your formulation. May sediment on standing, shake well before use.
Common Uses/ Benefits
Astaxanthin is a very powerful carotenoid and It is effective in small amounts in your formulation.
Astaxanthin increases skin moisture, moisture retention and elasticity. The skin becomes smoother, fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. Â It also help protect the skin from sun-related damage such as dark spots on the skin.
Astaxanthin has been shown to increase blood flow, which means that it helps your skin get better blood circulation. Increased blood flow has several benefits, such as increased cell turnover, increased elasticity and increased water retention.
Astaxanthin can help to protect the skins dermal layers from the free radical damage that’s responsible for the skin aging process.  Astaxanthin increases skin moisture retention, elasticity, as well as promote skin smoothness, decreasing fine lines and improving cellular renewal. Â
Astaxanthin is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that helps keep skin hydrated, bouncy and dewy, a necessity  for preventing premature signs of aging and helping to fend off wrinkle formation. In addition, astaxanthin helps to protect the skin from the suns damaging UV rays, plus, it improves the elasticity of the skin by aiding healthy skin cell function.Â
BENEFITS
- Increases rate of cellular renewal
- Promotes skin smoothness
- Decreases appearance of wrinkles
- Comparison of therapeutic indices suggests that astaxanthin has more potent antioxidant activity than Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coq10,Beta Carotene, Alpha Lipoic, and Green Tea
- Efficient absorber of free radicals that may contribute to skin aging.
- Potent antioxidant
- Improved elasticity
- Reduced age spots
- Improved skin texture
- Improved skin moisture content
Applications
- Anti-aging products and  treatments
- Facial products
- Sebum regulating formulas
- Serums and balms for specific treatment.
- Day creams, night creams, anti-aging creams, skin lotions,
- Restructuring skin care products
- Tone and tightening products
- Works in skin care and haircare where deep conditioning and nourishing properties are required.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place. It should not be exposed to excessive heat or cold.
PLEASE NOTE: This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our products are for external use in cosmetic and personal care formulations only, unless otherwise indicated. Â Even though we do not offer our products for consumption (internal use), we will always source only top quality pharmaceutical / food grade ingredeints because the grade or purity of any material, is of importance for skin care as it is for internal use or consumption. Â Do not be fooled by low priced ingredients that do not deliver performance or nutrition, just because it’s same name and may even have the same CAS Registry Number (CAS RN) does not mean that any two are equal in quality or purity.
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