Ingredient
Beta-Carotene
Provitamin A
Carotene
What it is
A naturally occurring orange-red carotenoid pigment, typically derived from carrots or algae, used as an antioxidant and natural colorant in skincare and color cosmetics.
How it works
It quenches reactive oxygen species and singlet oxygen, helping protect skin lipids and cells from oxidative stress.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Antioxidant
Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.