Beta-Carotene
Primary Function
Colorant
Health Score
7/10
Eco Score
7/10
Also Known As
provitamin A, CI 40800
About Beta-Carotene
A provitamin A carotenoid that provides natural orange pigmentation and antioxidant skin protection. Converts to retinol in skin.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Beta-Carotene is selected for formulations requiring providing visual appeal to products or decorative coverage on skin, delivering enhancing aesthetic presentation and providing cosmetic coverage.
Best suited for all skin types, selecting non-comedogenic pigments for acne-prone skin. Typical formulation context: color cosmetics, makeup, tinted skincare, and colored cleansers.
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