Abstract
Today the desire for a healthy, youthful appearance combined with the awareness of organic and natural skin care products has led a greater demand for natural active ingredients that possess cosmeceutical properties. Astaxanthin is one of the main carotenoid pigments found in marine resources that represents an interesting source of active ingredient for the cosmetic industry. Astaxanthin isolated from marine resources, including algae (macro- and micro-), crustacean, and salmon, has been confirmed to have a diverse function in skin biology, such as inhibition of oxidative stress, photoprotection, antiaging, and antiinflammatory activities. Due to its beneficial effects on skin health, astaxanthin has been widely used as a constitutional ingredient in cosmetics. This chapter discusses the production and cosmeceutical properties of astaxanthin. In addition, commercial personal care products of astaxanthin were also highlighted.
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