Astaxanthin
(pronounced "asta-zan-thin,") is your new buzzword within the Korean
skincare ingredient. Read more as we are about to reveal the amazing skin benefits
of Astaxanthin and how you can incorporate this powerhouse antioxidant into
your daily skincare routine with our K-beauty
products.
What is Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant
known as a carotenoid. It can be found in various foods like salmon, tomatoes,
persimmons, and carrots. All of them have their glowing hue of orange thanks to
astaxanthin.
Studies have shown that the antioxidant
ability of astaxanthin is much more powerful than Vitamin C. At the
same time, this ingredient is much more stable compared to Vitamin C.
Astaxanthin has been also shown to be 14 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting the membrane of skin cells from UV exposure
This powerful ingredient can do wonders
for the skin, fighting everything from sun damage to fine lines and wrinkles.
Benefits of Astaxanthin in Skincare
Free radicals are responsible for premature skin ageing and skin
damage. Free radicals such as pollution, UV rays, diet and other environmental aspectscan significantly impact the condition of your skin.
Astaxanthin can help to
counteract the damaging effects. Here are the main benefits: