{"id":8096,"date":"2022-04-25T08:26:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T08:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/algicel.pt\/?p=8096"},"modified":"2025-09-14T10:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T10:23:31","slug":"astaxanthin-an-essential-supplement-for-healthy-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/algicel.pt\/en\/astaxanthin-an-essential-supplement-for-healthy-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Astaxanthin, an essential supplement for healthy skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What's the secret to healthy skin? As well as using day and night creams, serums, exfoliators and drinking plenty of water, there is a powerful antioxidant on the market that can protect your skin from wrinkles and other signs of ageing: the <strong>astaxanthin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This carotenoid, which gives flamingos, salmon and shrimp their pink colour, is derived from freshwater microalgae and has numerous benefits for your health and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover 7 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.actabp.pl\/pdf\/1_2012\/43.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">astaxanthin's incredible benefits for your skin<\/a> and how you can incorporate this powerful antioxidant into your daily skincare routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quais-sao-os-beneficios-da-astaxantina\"><strong>What are the benefits of astaxanthin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in free radicals in the body is caused by factors in everyday life, such as pollution, exposure to UV rays, diet and an unhealthy lifestyle, which lead to oxidative stress, one of the main causes of accelerated skin ageing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimise the problem, we should consume antioxidants on a daily basis, which is the most effective way to keep oxidative stress under control. It also has a positive effect on your general health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help protect your skin by applying products that contain antioxidants. However, not all of them are effective and some can become inactive over time. This is not a problem with astaxanthin, as it has been scientifically proven that this carotenoid brings an exceptional improvement to the skin, effectively helping to prevent and correct imperfections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-para-que-tipo-de-pele-a-astaxantina-e-recomendada\"><strong>What type of skin is astaxanthin recommended for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants known to science, making it beneficial for all skin types. Dry and sensitive skin, for example, benefit from its calming effects. Mature skin, on the other hand, gains luminosity, firmness and a reduction in wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beneficios-da-astaxantina\"><strong>Benefits of astaxanthin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-protege-contra-os-raios-uv\"><strong>1. Protects against UV rays<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Astaxanthin acts almost like an internal sunscreen, increasing the skin's photoprotection against UV rays, which are capable of penetrating the layers of the skin and damaging our cells, causing a series of problems such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12437452\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premature ageing<\/a>. In this way, astaxanthin protects us from harmful rays, as well as helping to maintain a healthy inflammatory response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-repara-danos-no-dna\"><strong><strong>2. Repairs DNA damage<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that it protects against UV rays is actually a double benefit, as sun damage also wreaks havoc on DNA. Our cells can, to a certain extent, naturally repair this damage, but astaxanthin has the power to increase this DNA repair capacity, slowing down the growth of skin cancer cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-fortalece-o-sistema-imunologico\"><strong><strong><strong>3. Strengthens the immune system<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Astaxanthin increases the body's immunoglobulin reserves, helping the immune system fight viruses and even melanomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-previne-rugas\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>4. Prevents wrinkles<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Astaxanthin has been shown to neutralise free radical damage, calming skin inflammation and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-hidrata\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>5. Moisturises<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Preserves youth in the long term by inducing less pigmentation and more luminosity and hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-combate-os-radicais-livres\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>6. Fights free radicals<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Astaxanthin is \"the most powerful natural antioxidant\" in helping the skin respond to oxidative damage from external aggressors such as the sun, as well as inhibiting the formation of free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ideal-para-pessoas-com-pele-sensivel\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>7. Ideal for people with sensitive skin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With anti-inflammatory properties, astaxanthin helps to reduce redness, sensitivity and inflammation of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-onde-podera-encontrar-a-astaxantina\"><strong>Where can you find astaxanthin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The consumption of astaxanthin-based supplements directly influences the appearance of the body and face. A daily intake of <a href=\"https:\/\/algicel.pt\/en\/product\/azora-astaxanthin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azora Astaxanthin<\/a> helps reduce the signs of ageing by moisturising, elasticising and smoothing the skin.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What's the secret to healthy skin? As well as using day and night creams, serums, exfoliators and drinking plenty of water, there is a powerful antioxidant on the market that can protect your skin from wrinkles and other signs of ageing: astaxanthin. 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