Active Ingredients Derived from Microorganisms: Salmon Roe

Question 1

What are the bioactives in salmon roe?

Answer 1

• carotenoid (astaxanthin-orange-red hue, potent antioxidant)
• vitamin E
• vitellogenin
• vitamin A
• free amino acids
• eicosapentaenoic acid

Question 2

What are skin benefits?

Answer 2

• fights pigmentation (eicosapentaenoic acid)
• anti-inflammatory (reduction of redness after treatment of 5% salmon roe extract after 56 days)
• hydration / skin barrier repair (fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acid, astaxanthin, reduced water loss, minerals sodium, phosphate, calcium regulate moisture levels)
• anti-aging (5% salmon roe led to significant reduction in wrinkles, decreased surface roughness, pigmentation)