Beta-Carotene
Also known as: Betacarotene, Provitamin A
Member of the carotenoid family | Potentially a good antioxidant
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Beta-Carotene?
Member of the carotenoid family. There are hundreds of carotenoids, including lycopene and lutein. Topically, beta-carotene is potentially a good antioxidant, although this benefit is dose dependent.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, August 2002, issue 10, pages 1289-1291 [https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1096/fj.01-0765fje]
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Photochemistry and Photobiology, May 2002, issue 5, pages 503-506 [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1562/0031-8655(2002)0750503DOLOLC2.0.CO2]
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