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Lutein

uv-final-defense
Antioxidant
INCI: Lutein
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
Xanthophyll carotenoid, blue light defense, periocular skincare
Concentration
0.01-0.1%
Effect
Xanthophyll carotenoid, blue light defense, periocular skincare
Mechanism
Absorbs 400-500nm visible/blue light + ROS scavenging
Typical concentration
0.01-0.1%
Onset
8 weeks for periocular skin score
Cautions
Yellow pigment
Evidence & references
Palombo et al., Skin Pharmacol. Physiol. 2007
Journal

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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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