๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in microalgae. It is one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered, vastly outperforming standard vitamins.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Fades dark spots, drastically improves skin elasticity, and blocks UV damage internally.
๐ก Pro Tip
It has a dark red/orange color that can temporarily tint the skin if used in high concentrations.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It replaces sunscreen.
The Science
It defends against UV damage from the inside out, but you still need topical SPF to block the rays.