Beta-Carotene

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INCI: Beta-Carotene

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A provitamin-A carotenoid. Used for skin conditioning as an antioxidant pigment excellent at quenching singlet oxygen

Concentration

Trace loading as it imparts color (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Effect

A provitamin-A carotenoid. Used for skin conditioning as an antioxidant pigment excellent at quenching singlet oxygen

Mechanism

Its conjugated polyene structure quenches singlet oxygen and radicals and is reported to suppress lipid peroxidation

Typical concentration

Trace loading as it imparts color (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Onset

Around several weeks as a guide (individual variation)

Cautions

Orange in color and tints the formulation. May fade with oxidation and light

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280489

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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