Asta-what? Here’s why Astaxanthin is a must for healthy skin
Published: 20/12/2023 | Author: Oriflame
It’s often been said that we are what we eat, and this is especially true when it comes to Astaxanthin. Apart from being touted as helping to prevent everything from sunburn to wrinkles, this mighty antioxidant has a whole host of other skin boosting benefits worth talking about. Check them out!
1. Helps keep wrinkles at bay
When taken orally, natural Astaxanthin can help to promote healthy skin from the inside out! It penetrates the deepest layers of the skin to provide next-level protection from harmful free radicals that break down skin collagen and contribute to fine lines and wrinkles, while also improving moisture retention and elasticity.
What is the best way to absorb astaxanthin?
Upping your Astaxanthin intake is both easy and delicious. Astaxanthin-rich foods include wild salmon and salmon oil (wild salmon ingest the microalgae containing Astaxanthin), red trout, algae, lobster, shrimp, crayfish, and crabs. Astaxanthin can even be taken regularly as a supplement. Our Wellosophy Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract is developed with freshwater microalgae commonly found in the Swedish archipelago and is a great way to incorporate some super antioxidants into your daily diet!
References:
Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles and improving moisture retention and elasticity: Tominaga K et al.,(2012). Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. Acta Biochim Pol. 2012;59(1):43-7. A0347
Endurance: Earnest CP, Lupo M, White KM, Church TS. Effect of astaxanthin on cycling time trial performance. Int J Sports Med (2011) 32(11):882–8. doi:10.105 5/s-0031-1280779
Muscle Recovery: Djordjevic B, Baralic I, Kotur-Stevuljevic J, Stefanovic A, Ivanisevic J, Radivojevic N, et al. Effect of astaxanthin supplementation on muscle damage and oxidative stress markers in elite young soccer players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness (2012) 52(4):382–92.
Photo protection: Ito, N.; Seki, S.; Ueda, F. The Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2018, 10, 817.
Antioxidant measurements: Nishida et al. (2007), Caretenoid Science. Vol. 11: 16-20
