Loved
Astaxanthin
Reduces Irritation
These ingredients are often used to help reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. They can be especially helpful for soothing sensitive or reactive skin, but how well they work can vary from person to person.
Helps with Anti-Aging
As we age, factors like reduced oil production, collagen breakdown, UV exposure, and lifestyle choices all affect how our skin looks and feels. While we can’t stop the aging process, ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and certain peptides have been shown to help slow visible signs of aging.
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 285 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
