Skin

Astaxanthin

6 mgper scoop

What it is

Astaxanthin is the carotenoid that makes salmon and shrimp pink. It is a potent antioxidant with research on skin.

Why it is in ONCE DUSK

Daily oxidative stress is one of the things that ages skin. Astaxanthin is included for that, and it is one of the harder ingredients to put in a drink mix at all.

Why this dose

6 mg is within the range used in the skin research. The formulation constraint is real: most astaxanthin on the market is an oil, designed for a softgel. Getting it into a cold-water drink requires a beverage-grade beadlet.

The form we specify

Cold-water-soluble beverage-grade beadlet. Softgel oil-fill grade is not usable in a powder.

How it works with the rest of the formula

Astaxanthin and vitamin C are the two antioxidants in the formula, working on the same problem through different chemistry. Astaxanthin is also the reason DUSK specifies an opaque container: it degrades in light, so a clear tub would slowly cost you the ingredient you paid for.

What to look for on any label

In a powder, the form is the constraint. Most astaxanthin is oil based and made for softgels, so a cold-water drink mix needs a beverage-grade beadlet, which costs more. If a powdered product claims astaxanthin without specifying a water-dispersible form, it is worth asking how it got in there. Also check the container is opaque.

The honest limit

Astaxanthin supports the skin's defence against oxidative stress. It is light sensitive, which is why DUSK specifies an opaque container.

Questions

What does astaxanthin do for skin?

It is a potent antioxidant. In skin research it supports the skin's defence against daily oxidative stress.

Why is astaxanthin hard to put in a powder?

Most astaxanthin is oil based and made for softgels. A cold-water drink needs a beverage-grade beadlet, which is a different and more expensive material.

How much astaxanthin is in ONCE DUSK?

6 mg per scoop, within the range used in the skin research.

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