Product Description
Astaxanthin AstaTROL carotenoid lipophilic ingredient for cosmetic formulations
Astaxanthin AstaTROL is a concentrated carotenoid ingredient derived from natural sources. Carotenoids are lipophilic pigments that provide a characteristic deep red orange color to the raw material. Due to its lipophilic nature astaxanthin dissolves efficiently in oils and lipid components used in cosmetic formulations.
The material typically appears as a dense oil based liquid or lipid extract with an intense red orange tone. The ingredient is compatible with vegetable oils, squalane and lipid emollients. In emulsion systems astaxanthin is incorporated into the oil phase where it dissolves and distributes evenly.
Properties and skin performance
In cosmetic formulations astaxanthin contributes to warm carotenoid coloration and rich lipid texture. The ingredient distributes uniformly in the oil phase and maintains consistent color in the final product.
Industry applications
Astaxanthin AstaTROL is used in creams, serums, oil concentrates and emulsion based skincare formulations. It is applied in facial products, eye area formulations and nourishing cosmetic systems.
The ingredient is also used in body care products, SPA formulations and decorative cosmetic systems. Because of its lipid compatibility and pigment stability astaxanthin is widely used in carotenoid enriched formulations.
Formula example carotenoid emulsion serum
Astaxanthin AstaTROL 1.5 g
Jojoba oil 40 ml
Argan oil 35 ml
Squalane 40 ml
Caprylic triglycerides 45 ml
Glycerin 45 g
Plant derived emulsifier 15 g
Purified water 800 ml
Preservative system 2 g
The oil phase is prepared by combining the oils, squalane and caprylic triglycerides and heating until homogeneous. Astaxanthin AstaTROL is incorporated into the lipid phase and mixed until fully dispersed. In a separate vessel purified water and glycerin are blended to prepare the aqueous phase. Both phases are combined under intensive mixing to form a stable emulsion. After cooling the preservative system is added and mixing continues until uniform. The pH is adjusted to a balanced level suitable for emulsion stability. The final formulation is a carotenoid emulsion serum with uniform color and texture.
Astaxanthin AstaTROL is widely used by B2B cosmetic manufacturers developing carotenoid enriched formulations. The ingredient provides stability of lipid systems and reproducible performance in scalable industrial production.