Xanthophylls

Excellente

Antioxidante

Xanthophylls at a glance

  • Carotenoid pigments derived from plants, algae and fish
  • Deliver powerful antioxidant properties to offset environmental stressors
  • Improve various aspects of skin health, while mitigating visible signs of ageing
  • Believed to intercept and neutralise the damaging molecules blue light exposure triggers

Xanthophylls description

Xanthophylls are carotenoid pigments from plants, algae and fish that possess powerful antioxidant properties. Due to their ability to offset environmental stressors, xanthophylls are welcome additions to skin care formulas. They visibly improve various aspects of skin health, while mitigating visible signs of ageing. Studies show their protective effects merit use in sunscreen products to add another layer of defense against free radicals. They are also believed to intercept and neutralise the damaging molecules blue light exposure triggers. Xanthophylls are often referred to as their specific subtypes, such as lutein or astaxanthin (both of which are well studied for their benefits for skin). Xanthophylls are also popular in oral supplement form due to their proven antioxidant effects.

Xanthophylls references

  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, October 2020, pages 9,513-9,522
  • Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, July 2017, pages 259-265
  • Experimental Dermatology, May 2011, pages 377-382
  • Journal of Biophotonics, January 2010, pages 82-88
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, April 2007, pages 199-210

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.