CRYSTAL TOMATO PLUS

The first carotenoid precursors in the biosynthetic pathway of other carotenoids, unlike other carotenoids, they lack any visible colour and they absorb light in the ultra-violet range which make them ideal for offering protection against UVA/B damage from within.

Crystal Tomato® is targeted at controlling pigmentation by inhibiting melanin synthesis in order to brighten, lighten and whiten the complexion. Unlike orange or red carotenoids which change the skin’s colour to a tan or orange shade when consumed in large amounts, Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids do not contain any visible colour that will tint the skin.

It has been scientifically proven that Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids can effectively reduce the melanin that is already present in the cells including those in dark acne scars, freckles, dark underarms and age spots.

Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids have the ability to absorb light within the UVA/B range and subsequently block free radicals from the UV rays. Hence, they act as anti-oxidants to protect against free radical damage by environmental aggressors.

Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids exhibit anti-inflammatory properties against wounds and UV damage to aid in wound healing.

Many dietary carotenoids, both with and without pro-vitamin A activity, are found distributed throughout human tissues including the serum, plasma and skin. But compared to other carotenoids, Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids have the highest accumulation factor in the skin (Hata TR, et al. 2000. Non-invasive raman spectroscopic detection of carotenoids in human skin.. Journal of Investigative Dermatology.115(3):441-8).

This high distribution factor is an indication of the better stability of Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids in the skin. It further supports their advantageous ability to prevent and protect against in vivo oxidative damage.

Tests have proven an increased protection of DNA and skin cells against oxidative and UV damage with an increased consumption of Crystal Tomato® Carotenoids.

L-Cysteine also helps to boost the liver’s production of Glutathione, commonly referred to as the body’s master anti-oxidant, to maintain skin health. Without Glutathione, cells will die at a faster rate, leading to quicker ageing.

Glutathione has the ability to lighten dark skin and pigmentation, including dark acne scars, freckles, dark underarms and age spots. It does this by altering the metabolic processes of melanocytes to turn dark pigmentation (eumelanin) into light pigmentation (pheomelanin).

Although Gluthathione is commonly found in oral supplements, it is not absorbed when taken orally and has no effect on the skin*. By including L-Cysteine, a natural precursor of Glutathione in Crystal Tomato®, the natural mechanisms in the body are activated to produce its own Glutathione to improve the appearance of the skin**.

 

* Witschi, A. et al. European J. of Clinical Pharmacology, 43, 667-669, 1992
** Gross C. et al. Cell Biology and Toxicology 9,259-267;1993