What is astaxanthin? What are the effects and functions of astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin can gradually brighten skin tone, whiten and brighten skin, and has many benefits for the skin. It is a skin care product used by many people now to restore the skin to a youthful state. So, what exactly is astaxanthin? What are the specific effects? Let’s talk about the main points below!

What is Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid with the chemical name 3,3′-dihydroxy-4,4′-diketo-β,β′-carotene. It is a red solid powder that is fat-soluble, insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents. It is widely present in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimp, crabs, fish and birds, where it plays a role in coloring. The effects of astaxanthin include acting as an antioxidant to scavenge free radicals, prevent lipid peroxidation and low-density lipoprotein oxidation, and oxidative damage to cell membranes, cells, and tissues.

The effects of astaxanthin

1. Antioxidant: Astaxanthin is a natural active ingredient with strong antioxidant ability. After the human body absorbs this substance, it can synthesize carotene, lutein, canthaxanthin and other intermediate products, which can effectively inhibit the occurrence of oxidation reactions in the human body, and can remove free radicals and lipid peroxides in the human body, so that the human body can maintain a healthy and youthful state.

2. Prevent vision loss: After astaxanthin is absorbed by the human body, it can be converted into vitamin A and carotene, which can be directly absorbed and used by the retina of the human eye. It can promote the synthesis of rhodopsin in the retina and improve the ability of human eyes to adapt in the dark. In addition, people usually supplement some astaxanthin in moderation, which can also relieve eye fatigue, improve human visual sensitivity, and effectively prevent vision loss.

3. Lighten spots and whiten the skin: Astaxanthin is a natural active ingredient which can effectively inhibit the production of melanin in the human body and prevent pigment from depositing on the skin surface. Usually people can prevent the formation of spots by supplementing some astaxanthin in moderation. Those who already have spots on their faces can take a small amount of astaxanthin, apply it directly on the facial spots and gently massage. After a while, you will find that the spots have been significantly lightened or completely disappeared.