Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 106 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 392 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ASTAXANTHIN |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 472-61-7 |
| EC number | 207-451-4 |
| Prevalence | 106 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 392 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 135,000 |
Used in
Serums 38.7%General Moisturizers 8.5%Eye Moisturizers 7.5%Sunscreens 6.6%Body Lotions 3.8%Eye Masks 3.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Astaxanthin do in skincare?
- Astaxanthin functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Astaxanthin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Astaxanthin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (38.7% of its uses).
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