Xanthophylls

Xanthophylls

AKA “Lutein, 127-40-2, all-trans-Lutein, Vegetable lutein, Vegetable luteol, trans-Lutein, Lutein A, Xantofyl, all-trans-Xanthophyll, FloraGLO”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Xanthophylls

AKA: Lutein, 127-40-2, All-trans-Lutein, Vegetable lutein, Vegetable luteol, Trans-Lutein, Lutein A, Xantofyl, All-trans-Xanthophyll, FloraGLO

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

\b,\e-Carotene-3,3'Diol, (3R, 3'R, 6'R)-,Lutein

Solubility Insoluble

Formula

C40H56O2

Mol. Weight

568.90

CAS #

127-40-2

Form

Powder

State

Dark, yellowish brown liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Naturally occurring carotenoid pigments discovered in plants and foods in the 19th century. Historically used in traditional medicine for their antioxidant properties; now incorporated into modern cosmetics for their protective and conditioning benefits.