Beta Carotene 30%

Q: What is the primary function of Beta Carotene in skin care?

Beta Carotene acts as a powerful antioxidant to help protect skin from environmental stressors and also serves as a pro-vitamin A, conditioning and restoring dry, damaged skin. It additionally functions as a natural colorant.

Q: What is the recommended usage rate for Beta Carotene?

Use 0.05% to 0.5% for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits. For a more noticeable tint in products like balms or gradual tanners, use up to 2%.

Q: Is Beta Carotene sensitive to heat?

Yes. Add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C) and store in opaque or UV-protective packaging to maintain efficacy and color.

Q: Can Beta Carotene stain the skin?

At typical cosmetic levels it imparts a warm glow rather than a stain. Very high concentrations can cause temporary orange discoloration (carotenemia), so formulate within recommended ranges.

Q: How is Beta Carotene different from Retinol?

Beta Carotene is a pro-vitamin A that the skin converts to retinoids on an as-needed basis, offering a gentler alternative to direct retinol, which can be more irritating.

Q: Can I use Beta Carotene in an emulsion?

Yes. As an oil-soluble ingredient, add it to the oil phase, preferably after emulsification and once the batch has cooled to protect stability.

Q: Is Beta Carotene vegan?

Yes. Cosmetic-grade Beta Carotene is typically derived from plant sources or produced as a nature-identical material, making it suitable for vegan formulations.

Pro-Vitamin A Antioxidant for Skin Protection and Natural Color

INCI Name: Beta Carotene

Beta Carotene is a potent antioxidant and a precursor to Vitamin A (retinol), valued in cosmetics for both its protective skin benefits and its ability to impart a natural orange color. As an active ingredient, it helps neutralize free radical damage from UV exposure and pollution, reducing signs of aging. It also enhances the appearance of dry, damaged skin by restoring suppleness and reducing flaking, making it a versatile addition to restorative and sun care formulations.

Solubility Notes:

Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase of your formulation; ideally during cool-down (<40°C). Protect from light and heat to maintain stability.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Protective Day Creams & Lotions

Infuses daily moisturizers with antioxidant power to help defend skin against environmental stressors and UV-induced damage.
After-Sun & Sun Care Products

Helps soothe and repair sun-exposed skin by neutralizing free radicals, while providing a healthy, sun-kissed glow.
Nourishing Body Oils & Balms

Restores suppleness and reduces flaking in anhydrous products designed to treat dry or damaged skin on the body.
Natural Self-Tanning Formulations

Imparts a subtle, warm tint to the skin for a natural-looking tan effect in gradual self-tanning lotions and serums.
Color-Enhancing Lip Balms

Provides a natural hint of orange color to lip care products while delivering antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Anti-Aging Serums

Incorporates into oil-based serums to provide pro-vitamin A benefits, supporting skin elasticity and a youthful appearance.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Beta Carotene

How Beta Carotene Works

Beta Carotene is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant activity and pro-vitamin A functionality. Topically, it helps neutralize singlet oxygen and other free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental pollutants, helping to protect collagen and elastin from oxidative damage and mitigating visible signs of photoaging. Skin cells can convert Beta Carotene into retinoids (Vitamin A) as needed, supporting cellular renewal and maintaining skin suppleness, especially on dry or compromised skin. Its vibrant orange hue also serves as a natural colorant in cosmetic formulations.

Formulation Guidelines

Beta Carotene is oil-soluble and should be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions or added to anhydrous systems. Because it is sensitive to heat, light, and oxidation, add during the cool-down phase, ideally below 40°C (104°F), and package finished products in opaque or UV-protective containers. For antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits, use at 0.05% to 0.5%; for enhanced coloration in tinted balms or self-tanners, use up to 2%. It is highly compatible with oil-phase antioxidants such as Vitamin E (Tocopherol), which can also help improve stability.

Key Formulation Benefits

Potent Antioxidant Protection: Effectively scavenges free radicals to help defend skin from environmental damage and photoaging.
Pro-Vitamin A Activity: Converts in the skin to Vitamin A as needed, supporting barrier function, renewal, and suppleness with a gentler profile than pre-formed retinoids.
Natural Colorant: Imparts a warm, orange hue, reducing the need for synthetic dyes in suitable products.
Improves Skin Appearance: Visibly enhances dry, flaky skin by restoring a smoother, more supple look.
Sun Care Enhancer: Complements sunscreens by providing secondary defense against UV-induced oxidative stress.
Versatile Formulation: Suitable for creams, lotions, balms, oils, and oil-based serums.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Barrier Repair, Moisturizing & Hydration, UV Damage Repair, UV Protection & Defense
INCI Name	Beta Carotene
Usage Rate	0.05%-2%
Active Type	Beta Carotene, Vitamins & Derivatives
Solubility	Oil-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Lip
Physical Form	Oil
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Beta Carotene 30%

Beta Carotene acts as a powerful antioxidant to help protect skin from environmental stressors and also serves as a pro-vitamin A, conditioning and restoring dry, damaged skin. It additionally functions as a natural colorant.

Use 0.05% to 0.5% for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits. For a more noticeable tint in products like balms or gradual tanners, use up to 2%.

Yes. Add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C) and store in opaque or UV-protective packaging to maintain efficacy and color.

At typical cosmetic levels it imparts a warm glow rather than a stain. Very high concentrations can cause temporary orange discoloration (carotenemia), so formulate within recommended ranges.

Beta Carotene is a pro-vitamin A that the skin converts to retinoids on an as-needed basis, offering a gentler alternative to direct retinol, which can be more irritating.

Yes. As an oil-soluble ingredient, add it to the oil phase, preferably after emulsification and once the batch has cooled to protect stability.

Yes. Cosmetic-grade Beta Carotene is typically derived from plant sources or produced as a nature-identical material, making it suitable for vegan formulations.

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