HOME ／ Ingredients ／ Antioxidant
Antioxidant

Astaxanthin

uv-final-defense
Antioxidant
INCI: Astaxanthin
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
Potent antioxidant (singlet oxygen quenching capacity approximately 1000 times that of vitamin E)
Concentration
0.001-0.1%
Effect
Potent antioxidant (singlet oxygen quenching capacity approximately 1000 times that of vitamin E)
Mechanism
Singlet oxygen and peroxyl radical scavenging, NF-κB suppression
Typical concentration
0.001-0.1%
Onset
Antioxidant: immediate. Wrinkle improvement: 8-12 weeks
Cautions
Strong red coloration. Unstable to light and oxygen
Evidence & references
Tominaga et al. (2012) [PubMed]
Journal

Related Journal

3
Skin Longevity CareMolecular targets of Longevity care—understanding what you’re caring forSkin Longevity SeriesChoosing Skin Longevity: The Pledge KAIAN Makes This JulySkin Longevity SeriesMidsummer UV Final Defense — Preparing for Four Layers: UVA, UVB, Visible Light & Near-Infrared
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
← Back to Ingredients