What is Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin powder, which can be referred to as ASTA for short, is a water-insoluble red powder that is easily soluble in solvents such as acetone and chloroform. The product is very unstable and quickly decomposes when exposed to light and heat. Astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant that scientists first isolated from lobsters in 1938.
Astaxanthin is widely found in the biological world. Among aquatic animals, it is primarily found in the feathers of shrimp, crabs, fish, and birds, and can play a role in color rendering. Its active ingredient is a red carotenoid, which is the highest-level product of carotenoid synthesis, a chain-breaking antioxidant, and has the most muscular antioxidant activity in nature. In addition, its anti-aging properties are also excellent.
Chemical name: | 3,3′-dihydroxy-4,4′-dike to-β,β′-carotene |
Production method: | natural extraction, chemical synthesis |
Melting point: | 216 ℃ |
Boiling point: | 774 ℃ |
Density: | 1.07 g/cm³ |
Water solubility: | insoluble |
Main function: | Antioxidant |
Skin benefits of astaxanthin
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1. It is a new type of cosmetic raw material, which can be widely used in creams, emulsions, lip balms, skin care products, and other advanced cosmetic fields.
2. Prevent ultraviolet rays, prevent skin aging caused by photoaging, and have anti-photosensitivity effects.
3. Reduce melanin deposition and freckles, and achieve the effect of skin whitening.
4. Keep the skin hydrated, making the skin more elastic, hydrated, and shiny.
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5. Improve skin wrinkles and reduce the generation of wrinkles. So as to achieve the effect of a freckle.
6. Shrink pores and improve large pores.
7. Astaxanthin powder is the most powerful antioxidant at present, which can effectively scavenge free radicals, thereby protecting cells.
8. Improve skin relaxation, increase skin elasticity, increase the production of collagen and elastin, and make the skin more elastic and younger.
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9. In the field of cosmetics, it can be used in the formulation of moisturizing cream, anti-wrinkle eye cream, facial masks, lipstick, and other products.
How to use astaxanthin powder
Before using astaxanthin, clean the face with facial cleanser, and then wait for the pores on the front to open, then take an appropriate amount of skin care products containing astaxanthin, apply it evenly on the face, and gently massage with your hands for 2 minutes to promote the release of nutrients. Absorb, and finally, apply another makeup cream, liquid foundation, and other cosmetics to it.
The texture of astaxanthin-containing makeup products is very light, can be perfectly integrated with the skin, and its moisturizing effect is also excellent. In addition, when the outdoor ultraviolet rays are relatively strong, the use of cosmetics containing astaxanthin can form a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent ultraviolet rays from causing damage to the skin, so as to achieve the effect of sun protection and whitening.
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Side Effects of Astaxanthin in Cosmetics
Most people using astaxanthin-containing skin care products will not experience side effects, and only a small number of people may experience allergies. And when astaxanthin is used improperly, it can also lead to the darkening of the skin.
1. Allergies
Appropriate use of astaxanthin can delay aging and brighten skin tone, but if used for a long time or excessively, some people with sensitive skin may experience allergic skin reactions, such as skin redness, itching, etc. It is recommended to perform an allergy test before cosmetics containing this ingredient. If you experience discomfort during the test, you should avoid using it.
2. Deepening of skin tone
Astaxanthin is easily contaminated by other harmful substances in the chemical synthesis process, which leads to a decrease in the safety of astaxanthin. Therefore, abnormal or long-term, or excessive use of this component will lead to the darkening of the skin.
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