It might be a mouthful to pronounce, but Astaxanthin is one skin-supporting nutrient you need to know about.
As a powerful antioxidant, Astaxanthin has been shown to help support skin, protecting it from damage so it can stay healthy, youthful and glowing.
Not sure how you can top up your levels of this Astaxanthin? Look no further than Verve Naked Beauty, a transparent, best-in-class blend of Marine Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol and key vitamins to support skin health, reduce wrinkles and boost hydration.
At Verve, we believe everyone should know exactly what’s going into their body. So with that in mind, let’s explore Astaxanthin, the worst-kept secret to gorgeous skin…
What Is Astaxanthin?
Before we dive into what Astaxanthin does, it’s worth knowing what it actually is.
Essentially, Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are molecules that protect your body’s cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Produced naturally by the body or derived from external sources such as UV rays or pollution, free radicals are bad news, contributing to ageing, inflammation and even disease.
Astaxanthin is also a carotenoid pigment and is responsible for giving certain seafood such as salmon, shrimp and lobster, their reddish-pink colour.
How Does Astaxanthin Help Skin?
There’s plenty of research which backs up Ataxanthin’s benefits.
Research has found that it has a huge role in reducing oxidative stress, which occurs when there are too many free radicals in the body. In fact, Research has compared Astaxanthin with other carotenoids and found that it actually displayed the highest antioxidant activity against free radicals.
Astaxanthin has also been shown to protect the skin from the effects of UV rays.
We know that UV rays and too much time in the sun can age skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. So, although a high SPF needs to be a non negotiable part of your daily skincare routine, Astaxanthin provides an added layer of protection against UV damage, helping to prevent sunburn and reduce the risk of photoaging, the premature ageing of skin from UV rays.
Why Astaxanthin Over Other Antioxidants?
You’d be right to ask, after all, there are several other antioxidants such as Vitamin C, E and Beta-Carotene. But, Astaxanthin is the star of the show when compared to these other antioxidants.
Whilst these other antioxidants also offer great skin support, Astaxanthin has been shown to be 550 times stronger than vitamin E, and it’s also been shown to be 10 times stronger than Beta-Carotene in terms of antioxidant activity. So Astaxanthin certainly shouldn’t be sniffed at!
Verve Naked Beauty: Your Essential Daily Skin Support
Naked Beauty contains more than just Astaxanthin. Each serving of this vanilla-flavoured powder supplement contains 19 essential nutrients, each carefully chosen and dosed at optimal, research-backed levels.
You’ll reap the benefits of 12.5g of high-dose hydrolysed Marine Collagen peptides per serving, which help to provide structure, strength and elasticity to skin, as well as up to 625% of NRV of essential vitamins such as Vitamin C.
Naked Beauty also packs in probiotics, MSM to support collagen production in your body and the hydration hero Hyaluronic Acid. This helps to retain moisture in your skin to beat dryness which can be a cause of fine lines and ageing skin.
We stand by transparency and you’ll find a complete list of every ingredient found within Naked Beauty on our website, as well as the amount of each ingredient and health claims to back them all up.
To take Naked Beauty, simply mix one 15 ml serve with 300ml of water, or mix into a smoothie or even with your morning oats. Regular use of Naked Beauty supports a smoother complexion and firmer, more youthful-looking skin with visible results in 30 to 60 days.
