Pearl Tomato™

Carotenoids have been shown to benefit skin health by supporting a clearer complexion while also maintaining the quality of skin. There are many different carotenoids, each of which produces a different color. The most commonly known carotenoids are beta- carotene and lycopene. Beta- carotene is responsible for the orange color found in carrots while lycopene is responsible for the red color seen in tomatoes. While more clinical trial data is needed, early studies indicate that the consumption of lycopene may decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease[1].

Colored carotenoids such as Beta-carotene and lycopene are already used in dietary supplements for their photoprotective properties. However, they provide skin protection at the cost of coloring or darkening the skin. When consumed in large amounts, the accumulation of carotenoid pigments in the human body has been proven to color the skin in the short term[2].

What differentiates Pearl TomatoTM from other products on the market is that it lacks color but still contains carotenoids. Because these carotenoids are colorless, they do not tinge or tint the skin but still provide the same benefits as their colored carotenoids counterparts. Carotenoids can be found in foods such as tomatoes and citrus as well as in human plasma and internal tissues. They work as an antioxidant to protect against the sun, enhance skin quality, and improve the overall health of the skin. Because this ingredient is derived from sources that are naturally present in widely consumed foods, there are no significant side effects at this time[3].

Due to the ingredient’s colorless nature, it does not absorb visible light spectrum, or the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. Instead, it absorbs a lower or higher wavelength (UV or Infrared), both of which are harmful to the body, specifically the skin and eyes. For example, UV rays can cause premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, and even skin cancer. This means that Pearl TomatoTM can offer protection to the skin that many other carotenoids cannot. Not only does Pearl TomatoTM offer protection from the sun but it also works to reduce the amount of melanin found in previously existing dark spots, scars, and freckles.