Microencapsulated Astaxanthin Face Serum

Abstract

Serum is a skincare product that can give a quick result to the skin within a few weeks of application. Face serum contains high concentrated emulsion and contains small particle molecules that can penetrate the skin, thus delivering instantly noticeable results. . Therefore, face serum formulations stability needs to be maintained to increase its effectiveness to the consumer's skin. Astaxanthin is a secondary plant metabolite with various bioactivities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects that are beneficial to the skin. This current invention utilizes microencapsulated astaxanthin as an active ingredient in face serum that resulted in higher stability of the active ingredient in the final product formulation.