THE COLORLESS TOMATO EXTRACT

How does it work?

Pearl Tomato® is rich in a specific type of antioxidants called carotenoids, including lycopene, phytoene and phytofluene that absorbs harmful UV rays, preventing them from penetrating and damaging the skin. Pearl Tomato® carotenoids absorbs both UV and infrared wavelengths, which makes it an excellent protector against destructive sun rays. Unlike Red Tomatoes, they do not cause yellow or red skin pigmentations. 

Pearl Tomato® also prevents the natural pigmentation process in human bodies as it reduces the melanin (the primary determinant of skin color) in dark spots and freckles. It aids in homogenising skin tone by preventing melanin from being deposited into the skin. Its antioxidative properties also prevent the skin from premature aging and thus avoid the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.

What is Phytoene and Phytofluene?

Pearl Tomato® is rich in Phytoene and Phytofluene, also known as the colorless carotenoids. They are more bioavailable in comparison to lycopene and demonstrated protective effect against light damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation. 

Due to their shorter polyene chain, phytoene and phytofluene absorb maximally in the UV region and are colourless. More specifically, Phytoene absorbs maximally in the UVB region (280–320) and Phytofluene in the UVA region (320–400 nm), unlike virtually the rest of carotenoids in general which absorbs higher wavelengths.