Loved
Astaxanthin
Reduces Irritation
These soothing ingredients help calm irritated skin and strengthen your skin barrier. They're particularly beneficial after during flare-ups or for chronically sensitive skin. Look for products with multiple calming ingredients for best results.
Helps with Anti-Aging
Aging skin results from decreased collagen production, sun damage, and slower cell turnover. Proven anti-aging ingredients include retinoids (most effective), vitamin C, peptides, and AHAs. Consistent SPF use prevents further damage.
Explained
Astaxanthin is a carotene pigment and red pigment. It is a promising antioxidant with a ton of skin benefits.
This antioxidant has great anti-aging benefits by blocking the following:
- Collagenases, or enzymes that break down collagen
- MMP activity, or enzymes that break down the extracellular matrix of skin.
- ROS molecules, pr unpaired electrons that can damage the skin
Astaxanthin is also great at soothing skin due to its ability to block molecules that signal inflammation. It is currently being studied for preventing chronic inflammatory diseases.
Plus, a study from 2012 found Astaxanthin in liposomes protected mouse skin from UV-damage.
Fun fact: Astaxanthin is responsible for giving salmon a pink color.
See all 296 products with Astaxanthin
Users who like it
99%
Users who avoid it
1%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Astaxanthin Extract
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Astaxanthin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54627
INCI Name
ASTAXANTHIN
EC #
 207-451-4
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
