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Haematococcus pluvialis (Astaxanthin) extract
AKA “astaxanthin extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Haematococcus pluvialis (Astaxanthin) extract
AKA: Astaxanthin extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Marine
Rare Antioxidant
Extract
Not Clean
haematococcus pluvialis (astaxanthin) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant.
Family
Haematococcaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid from algae discovered in the 20th century. It gained attention in skincare during the 1990s-2000s for its antioxidant properties, promoted as superior to beta-carotene for anti-aging and sun protection.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
haematococcus pluvialis (astaxanthin) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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"Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-based review focused on human clinical trials".
Donoso A, González-Durán J, Muñoz AA, González PA, Agurto-Muñoz C
Pharmacological research, 2021
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"Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-based review focused on human clinical trials".
Donoso A, González-Durán J, Muñoz AA, González PA, Agurto-Muñoz C
Pharmacological research, 2021
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"Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-bas...
Andrea Donoso, Javiera González-Durán, Andrés Agurto Muñoz, Pablo A González, Cristian Agurto-Muñoz
Pharmacological research, 2021
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"Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-bas...
Andrea Donoso, Javiera González-Durán, Andrés Agurto Muñoz, Pablo A González, Cristian Agurto-Muñoz
Pharmacological research, 2021
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"Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-bas...
Andrea Donoso, Javiera González-Durán, Andrés Agurto Muñoz, Pablo A González, Cristian Agurto-Muñoz
Pharmacological research, 2021
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Astaxanthin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR