The annual 618 is here again – are you already on your way to settling the final instalment?

 

With the 618 mid-year sales in full swing, the dazzling array of skincare products is enough to make anyone’s head spin.

 

However, when it comes to skincare, effective anti-ageing and antioxidant solutions remain timeless topics!

Astaxanthin, which holds a prominent place in the field of antioxidants, is the star of today’s feature!

 

Astaxanthin is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants and is often hailed as ‘super vitamin E’. It possesses an exceptional ability to neutralise free radicals, helping to prevent damage to skin cells caused by free radicals, slow down skin ageing and reduce the formation of wrinkles. On the ‘Beauty Practice’ platform, it is classified as a ‘green’ ingredient.

Key ingredients: Haematococcus pluvialis astaxanthin, EUK134, high-concentration ergothioneine, LIPOCHROMAN-6, etc.

 

 

Key benefits: Brightens the complexion, improves dull skin, provides antioxidant protection, combats early signs of ageing

 

Perlaia Dual-Action Serum is enriched with Haematococcus pluvialis astaxanthin, offering antioxidant and anti-glycation benefits. It targets early signs of ageing and sallow complexions, effectively brightening the complexion, smoothing roughness and refining skin texture. It is one of the most popular astaxanthin products on the market!

Key ingredients: Astaxanthin, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, etc.

 

Key benefits: Brightens and repairs, enhances radiance, provides antioxidant protection, smooths and refines the skin

 

The Gaozhi Astaxanthin Essence Hydrating Base Serum, enriched with astaxanthin, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other ingredients, offers antioxidant protection, helps smooth out wrinkles, refines the skin’s texture and enhances radiance.

 

What’s more, it’s claimed to be encapsulated in micro-liposomes, which results in smaller, more active astaxanthin molecules. This astaxanthin product is also recommended by Viya!

 

In addition to these two popular astaxanthin products on the market, our editor has also compiled a few astaxanthin ‘CP (Couple) ’ combinations!

 

Different combinations mean different product benefits! Let me share these with you below.

Combination: Astaxanthin + Tranexamic Acid

An antioxidant and brightening combination, commonly known as the ‘walking light bulb’

 

Key ingredients: Astaxanthin, tranexamic acid, etc.

 

Main benefits: Restores radiance, brightens complexion, and leaves skin luminous and clear

 

Furjia ‘Light Bulb’ Mask, Astaxanthin and Tranexamic Acid Repair Patch: This mask primarily claims to brighten and illuminate the skin, whilst protecting skin that’s been through a late night. It combines astaxanthin and tranexamic acid in a synergistic blend. Tranexamic acid is a star ingredient in the skin-brightening world, whilst astaxanthin’s powerful antioxidant properties can smooth out wrinkles, combat free radicals and banish dullness. The two complement each other perfectly, forming an unbeatable skin-brightening duo that restores skin’s natural radiance and evens out the complexion.

Dynamic Duo: Astaxanthin + Hydrogenated Lecithin

A combination of antioxidant protection and skin-softening benefits

 

Key Ingredients: Astaxanthin, hydrogenated lecithin, rosemary extract, hydrolysed vitamin E, centella asiatica extract, etc.

 

 

Key Benefits: Brightens the skin, provides antioxidant protection, and delays the signs of ageing

 

NACO Astaxanthin Serum features astaxanthin as its key ingredient, scientifically blended with other components to deliver synergistic antioxidant effects, reduce sallowness, brighten the complexion and combat the early signs of ageing.

 

It is worth noting that this serum is formulated with hydrogenated lecithin. The inclusion of hydrogenated lecithin helps to soften the skin, smooth out roughness, improve skin texture and enhance the absorption of other ingredients!

 

The combination of astaxanthin and hydrogenated lecithin certainly seems to be a great pairing!

Power Pair: Astaxanthin + Ceramide 3 + Lecithin

Antioxidant + Barrier Repair + Skin Softening

 

Key Ingredients: Astaxanthin, Ceramide 3, Lecithin, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Orangerie water, etc.

 

Key Benefits: Brightens complexion, provides antioxidant protection, softens and firms the skin, and strengthens the skin barrier

 

LipsiPeptide Astaxanthin Freeze-Dried Powder contains astaxanthin, ceramide 3, lecithin and other ingredients, forming a dual-action combination that both defends and repairs. This combination combats free radical damage, restores the skin’s natural barrier, improves the appearance of ‘late-night skin’, brightens the complexion and leaves the skin looking radiant and full of vitality.

 

At the same time, lecithin enhances the skin’s texture and promotes the absorption of other ingredients, making it an excellent partner in this combination!

 

 

What do you think? Different combinations with astaxanthin offer distinct benefits!

 

However, when it comes to encapsulated astaxanthin, we simply must mention the astaxanthin submicron liposomes developed by Nano, which offer unrivalled advantages over similar products!

As is well known, astaxanthin possesses extremely strong antioxidant properties and is an excellent antioxidant active ingredient; however, it is prone to oxidation and degradation under high temperatures and light exposure, presenting certain challenges in its application.

 

The sub-micron astaxanthin liposomes developed by Nano utilise sub-micron liposome encapsulation technology to resolve astaxanthin’s stability issues. They are less prone to oxidation and discolouration, and their small particle size ensures better permeability and easier absorption. They are convenient to incorporate into formulations and are ideal for creating skincare products with beautiful orange-red hues!

Right then, that’s all for today’s post. Have you caught the spotlight on this ‘beaming star’ of Chinese-made astaxanthin?

 

Friendly reminder: Active ingredients in the astaxanthin CP combination highlighted in yellow

 

Astaxanthin CP combination ingredients:

Astaxanthin sub-micron liposomes

Tranexamic acid

Hydrogenated lecithin

Ceramides