Liposomal Astaxanthin 24mg for Skin & Eye Health 60 Count

What Astaxanthin Research Actually Shows

This product provides 24mg of astaxanthin per softgel using liposomal delivery — encapsulating astaxanthin in phospholipid spheres to address its naturally poor water solubility and limited absorption. As covered in more detail in our complete astaxanthin guide, liposomal encapsulation is a genuine, mechanistically sound approach to improving astaxanthin’s bioavailability, with real research supporting the general concept — though we couldn’t independently verify the specific “12 times greater absorption” figure cited here; this is worth treating as an unconfirmed marketing claim rather than an established multiplier, similar to other precise absorption figures you’ll see across the supplement industry that don’t hold up to independent scrutiny.

Astaxanthin’s research base is genuinely stronger for some uses than others: eye health and skin protection are among its better-supported areas, with several human studies finding improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, and some research on eye comfort during screen use. Claims about “hormonal balance” specifically aren’t something we could find supporting research for at all, and are worth reading with real scepticism rather than assumed alongside the better-evidenced claims in this description.

On sun exposure specifically: astaxanthin’s antioxidant properties are studied in relation to skin protection from UV-related oxidative stress, but this is a complement to sunscreen, never a substitute for it — framing astaxanthin as supporting “tan enhancement” risks encouraging more sun exposure than is safe, which isn’t a reasonable trade-off regardless of any antioxidant benefit. Proper sun protection (sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shade) remains essential regardless of astaxanthin use.

Sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, combined with phosphatidylcholine from non-GMO sunflower oil. Free from artificial preservatives, colours, or synthetic flavours, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Take one softgel daily with a meal; 60 softgels provide a 2-month supply. Store in a cool, dry place — softgels may stick together in warm conditions, which brief refrigeration resolves without affecting quality. Speak to your GP before use if you take regular medication or have an existing health condition.

The Research Behind This Product