Astaxanthin, a natural seaweed extract, has 550 times the antioxidant activity of vitamin E, which effectively protects the skin from UV damage and consumes putreshume when the skin is exposed to light. As a potential photoprotective agent, astaxanthin is used to prevent skin photoaging and prevent skin cancer. Astaxanthin, as a new cosmetic raw material, has been widely used in creams, emulsions, lip balms, and skincare products due to its excellent characteristics.
1. About recommended usage of natural astaxanthin:
The recommended daily dose of natural astaxanthin is 4-12 mg and has health benefits similar to other carotenoids. In clinical trials, astaxanthin achieved immunomodulatory effects at a daily dose of 2 mg. The EfSA Panel on Dietary Products, Nutrition, and Allergies recommends that the maximum daily dose of astaxanthin from the algae Haematococcus Pluvialis (AstaREAL supplement) should not exceed 4 mg (0.06 mg/kg body weight per day for a 70 kg person).
2. Application of astaxanthin in cosmetics and recommended formulation:
1) For facial skin cream
Examples of astaxanthin formulations for whitening and anti-aging skin creams (W /%): Powder natural astaxanthin 0.2, soluble eggshell film 0.5, cetylphosphobetaine 0.5, dogfish 10.0, pewter 5.0, cetyl 4.0, Spen602.0, Twine 602.0, Glycerol 5.0, essence 0.1, methylparaben 0.1, deionized water added to 100. This formula makes skin moist, tender, elastic, long-term use, can reduce wrinkles, remove spots and whitening, delay skin aging, etc.
2) Examples of astaxanthin formulas (W /%) for UV protection: Powdered natural astaxanthin 0.5, 16/octadecanol 8, white oil 4.5, isopropyl palmitate 4.5, dimethyl silicone oil 1.5,SPP-200 2.5, monoglycerin 2.5, lanolin 1.5, polyethylene glycol-6000 0.5, coconut oil 4,SPP-200 2.5, essence, preservative 0.1, deionized water added to 100. It has excellent defense effects on suntanning, sunburn, and aging, inhibits and desalinates melanin for a long time, and provides a long-lasting whitening effect for the skin.
3) Astaxanthin can be used as a fat-soluble pigment. It has a brilliant red color and strong antioxidant properties. It can also be used as a long time - lasting colorant, such as lipstick, lipstick, etc.
