Blue light-induced skin damage originates from two sources: natural blue light, which is part of sunlight, and artificial blue light, which comes from electronic devices. Topical applications that protect from blue light have reached the cosmetic market. But efficient blue light absorbers are rare.
Nature’s answer to blue light are carotenoids, which shield blue light and protect against blue-light induced oxidative stress in plants. Lipoid Kosmetik’s active ingredient Carotolino is designed to supply carotenoids to the skin, where they can naturally act as a defensive shield against blue light and reduce oxidative stress. Besides its photoprotective activity, topically applied carotenoids improve skin color. Indeed, ourin vivo study demonstrates that Carotolino creates a subtle color optimization, shifting pale and dull skin tones to a more lively and healthy appearance.
Carotolino incorporates the best of carrots including stabilized carotenoids. This makes our botanical active a trendy ingredient that synergistically reduces blue lightinduced skin damage while at the same time adding a vivid look.
Blue light protection has reached the cosmetic market. Topical application of blue light absorbers protect skin from the direct and indirect effects of blue light radiation. A class of natural blue light absorbers are carotenoids. They effectively capture blue light and reduce lightinduced oxidative stress. Interestingly, carotenoids do also change skin color - a key factor for a healthy and attractive appearance of skin. In a recent, scientific study1,2 researchers concluded that skin attractiveness correlates with carotenoid levels in skin.
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