Why Carotenoids Are Key to Reduce Wrinkles for Ultimate Skin Health

On the list of life’s annoying inevitabilities, developing fine lines and wrinkles has got to be pretty close to the top. Reducing said fine lines and wrinkles, then, is a priority for many of us.

Increasing the concentration of carotenoids in your diet and supplement regime can be a really great hack if you’re looking to develop younger looking, more radiant skin. Carotenoids are amazing for skin health, their benefits range from anti-aging and pigmentation correction to sun protection and blemish prevention.

Carotenoids have actually been shown to lower real-time biological age; an increased level of carotenoids in the blood has been associated with slower cellular aging, according to a recent study at the Seoul National University in Korea. Upping your intake could help to get rid of wrinkles and turn back the clock on a cellular level.

If reducing wrinkles and fine lines, and looking and feeling more youthful, are things you’d like to achieve, allow us to walk you through the potential benefits you could yield from adding more carotenoids into your daily food and supplement routine. In this article we outline the best diet for anti-aging and explain how and why supplementing with carotenoids could help you to achieve younger looking skin.

Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients that can be found in the cells of some plants, vegetables and fruits. Carotenoids are the plant pigments that are responsible for colouring fruits and vegetables yellow, orange, red and pink. Carotenoids appear all over nature, and help plants to photosynthesise, i.e. to absorb sunlight for energy. But they can have incredible anti-oxidant and anti-aging effects on humans too.

There are more than 600 varieties of carotenoid but for anti-aging effects we are most interested in the carotene class of carotenoids, which includes alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lycopene. These carotenoids are converted into vitamin A by the body, and can have a potent antioxidant effect.

Carotenoids are effective at both preventing and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the most potent anti-aging carotenoid of them all? Lycopene.

Oxidation and free radicals are leading causes of aging - they are responsible for the break-down of cells over cells over time which leads to everything commonly associated with age-related degeneration, from reduced skin elasticity to memory inhibition. Lycopene can help to counteract this with its potent antioxidant properties.

In the anti-aging department, lycopene has been shown to inhibit something called ‘collagenases’, which is where the skin’s natural collagen levels are broken down by age. Lycopene’s propensity to inhibit this breakdown is one of the reasons it’s lauded by beauty experts everywhere for its tendency to keep skin plump, hydrated and looking younger for longer.

LYMA contains LycoBeads® Natural Tomato Lycopene, an ultra-stable carotenoid that has been technology-enhanced to deliver you the best results, beyond those that could be obtained by including lycopene-rich foods in your diet alone. LycoBeads® Natural Tomato Lycopene is sourced directly from phytonutrient-dense tomatoes and concentrated into a highly bioavailable, microencapsulated form to preserve and protect its unique characteristics. Clinically dosed at 30mg per day, LYMA’s LycoBeads® Natural Tomato Lycopene could help to reduce outward signs of aging, leaving you feeling more confident and radiating good health.

Carotenoids, being the powerful antioxidants that they are, can also help to fend off inflammation in the body more generally. Inflammation has been shown to contribute to premature aging , a compromised immune system, macular degeneration leading to blindness, and heightened anxiety and insomnia, among other maladies.

Carotenoids, and lycopene in particular, have also been shown to help to protect against certain forms of cancer.

Carotenoids must be consumed through diet or by supplementing - your body cannot make them itself.

Foods that are rich in carotenoids include:

• Tomatoes
• Sweet potato
• Watermelon
• Red and Yellow Pepper
• Carrots
• Grapefruit
• Mango
• Oranges
• Pumpkin
• Papaya
• Butternut Squash

Carotenoids are fat-soluble meaning that it is best to consume these nutrient-dense foods with a serving of fat for improved bioavailability. A drizzle of olive oil over your tomatoes, for example, or a serving of full-fat yoghurt or coconut yoghurt topped with a fruit salad of mango, orange and watermelon.

You should bear in mind, however, that it is difficult to obtain all the carotenoids you need from the food you eat, no matter how jam-packed your diet is with pink, red, yellow and orange foods. By supplementing with LYMA you are guaranteed a recommended daily dose of 30mg of LycoBeads® Natural Tomato Lycopene, the most researched and clinically trialled lycopene on the market.

In addition to LycoBeads® Natural Tomato Lycopene, LYMA’s formula contains three additional notable anti-aging compounds:

Cognizin® is a patented form of citicoline, a compound that has been studied for its potential role in cognitive function. Research suggests that citicoline supplementation may support memory and mental clarity, with some studies exploring its effects on cognitive decline (Source: McGlade et al., 2012; Silveri et al., 2008). LYMA includes Cognizin® at 250mg per dose, a clinically studied amount.  

Cynatine® HNS is a bioavailable form of keratin, a key structural protein found in skin, hair, and nails. Studies indicate that Cynatine® HNS may contribute to the maintenance of these tissues as they naturally undergo changes over time (Source: Fry et al., 2017).  

HydroCurc™ is a highly bioavailable curcumin extract, derived from turmeric. Curcumin has been widely researched for its antioxidant properties and its ability to combat oxidative stress, which is associated with cellular aging (Source: Hewlings & Kalman, 2017). HydroCurc™ is designed to enhance curcumin absorption, maximizing its potential effects.  

For all these benefits and more, try LYMA. Our patented ingredients are unrivalled in their efficacy and could see you feeling more resilient and leave you with glowing skin. LYMA delivers results you can rely on and leaves you with a confidence you can feel.