Skin that holds its moisture
Studied in women over 16 weeks for skin moisture. Care from within that works alongside the creams you already use.
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Astaxanthin
Healthy skin. Confident aging. · 12 mg natural astaxanthin
One softgel a day to support skin hydration and elasticity from within. Not a replacement for your creams, but the step they can't do: care from the inside.
- Supports skin hydration
- Supports skin elasticity and firmness
- Supports healthy, radiant-looking skin
- 12 mg natural astaxanthin, one softgel a day
Subscribe $149.95
Sound familiar?
You still feel 45. So why does your skin seem to be aging faster than you?
Lines around your eyes and mouth that you suddenly notice in photos. Cheeks and a jawline that feel a little less firm. Creams and serums that promise a lot, while your skin still feels dry by the afternoon. It's not vanity. You just want to look as good as you feel.
And it's not your imagination. Research suggests skin can lose up to about 30% of its collagen in the first five years after menopause. That's why so many women start caring for their skin from within now, instead of waiting another five years.
↓Fine lines that show up more in photos
↓Skin that feels less firm around the cheeks, jaw and neck
↓Dryness your moisturizer doesn't fix
↓Wondering how your skin will look in five years
Made for your everyday
One softgel. Your skin, cared for from within.
Firmer-feeling skin
Studies have looked at skin elasticity with daily astaxanthin. Support for skin that feels a little more supple.
Healthy, radiant-looking skin
Well-hydrated skin simply looks healthier. A daily antioxidant to support the look you're after.
Care that keeps going
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that helps your skin handle everyday stress from sun and air. Part of a healthy-aging routine, at every age.
Before you buy any astaxanthin
Not all astaxanthin is the same. Do you know what's in yours?
An antioxidant for your skin only does its job if the softgel holds the real thing, in an amount that counts. Here's what to check, in three steps.
- Not all astaxanthin comes from nature.Some is made synthetically, mostly to color farmed fish. Natural astaxanthin comes from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, the organism that makes it.
- Many labels hide the real amount.Some list a big weight of "algae extract" but never say how many milligrams of astaxanthin you actually get.
- The amount matters.A 16-week skin study gave people 6 or 12 mg a day. Ours has 12 mg in every softgel, stated clearly on the label.
Your skin faces sun, air and time every single day. Give it an antioxidant that shows up every day too: natural, clearly dosed, one softgel with breakfast.
Choose natural astaxanthin
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Green area: daily amounts used in the 16-week skin study, 6 to 12 mg
Tominaga K. et al., 2017. A 16-week study of 6 mg and 12 mg astaxanthin a day in adults. Results vary by person.
Grab your bottle and check the label. These are red flags:
✕ "Synthetic astaxanthin"
✕ No source listed
✕ Only "algae extract, 500 mg"
✕ No mg of astaxanthin
You want this: ✓ Haematococcus pluvialis ✓ 12 mg astaxanthin
Sources: Tominaga K. et al., 2017 (16-week trial, 6 mg and 12 mg astaxanthin a day). Zhou X. et al., 2021 (review of oral astaxanthin and skin). Amount per softgel varies by brand.
Why Vital Years+ Astaxanthin
One softgel. The step your skincare routine is missing.
Creams care for your skin from the outside. Astaxanthin is studied for caring from within. Here's what you get in every softgel:
8/8boxes ticked, in every pouch
Skin moisture, studiedStudied in women over 16 weeks for skin moisture. Support for skin that feels less dry.
Skin elasticity, studiedReviews of controlled studies found improvements in skin elasticity. Support for skin that feels more supple.
Works with your creamsNot a replacement for your skincare. The step it can't do: care from within.
Honest expectationsNo "erase your wrinkles" promises. Just consistent, daily support for your skin.
Natural, never syntheticFrom the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Extracted with CO₂, not with chemical solvents.
A dose that counts12 mg of astaxanthin in every softgel, clearly on the label. The higher amount used in skin research.
Checked every timeAn outside lab tests every batch. You get exactly what the label says.
Zero riskOne a day with breakfast. Not feeling it within 60 days? You get every cent back.
Vital Years+ vs. the rest
Same promise on the label. A very different softgel.
Both say "skin support" on the front. Here's what's actually inside.
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The better choice
Vital Years+ Astaxanthin
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Typical skin supplement
Vital Years+ Astaxanthin
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Typical skin supplement
Where it comes fromNatural, from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialisTypical supplement: Often not stated, sometimes synthetic
How much you get12 mg of astaxanthin in every softgel, on the labelTypical supplement: Often less, or only an "extract" weight
How it's extractedSupercritical CO₂, no chemical solventsTypical supplement: Rarely shared
What it supportsSkin hydration and elasticity, studied in womenTypical supplement: Often vague "anti-aging" promises
How you take itOne small softgel with breakfastTypical supplement: Often several pills or a scoop of powder
Checked by a labEvery single batchTypical supplement: Usually not shared
Money-back guarantee60 days, nothing to send backTypical supplement: Varies
7 out of 7, in every softgel. Once you know what to look for, it's hard to settle for less.
Get natural astaxanthinReal customers, in their own words
Softer skin. More bounce. No miracles, just a difference they notice.
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Every review from a verified buyer
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"Less tight and dry, especially around the eyes."
After a few weeks I noticed my skin felt less tight and dry, especially around the eyes. I take it every morning with breakfast and it’s become a nice addition to my routine. Not a miracle, but a noticeable difference.
MargaretSarasota, FL✓ Verified buyer
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"Hydration is clearly better."
I was looking for something for mature skin. The fine lines around my mouth seem a bit softer. Hydration is clearly better. I’m happy with it and already ordered the larger pack.
PatriciaSarasota, FL✓ Verified buyer
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"No miracles, just a pleasant difference."
Simple product, clear dosage. I take it with food. After about three months I notice my skin has more bounce. No miracles, just a pleasant difference.
MildredSarasota, FL✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
"Less of that papery feeling."
My wife ordered it and I thought why not. After two months my skin feels softer. Less of that papery feeling. Softgels go down easily, no aftertaste.
HaroldSarasota, FL✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
"My skin looks less tired."
After about eight weeks I noticed my skin looked less tired. Especially the elasticity feels better. Glad I gave it a try.
MinSarasota, FL✓ Verified buyer
What the research says
A 2021 review found improvements in skin moisture and elasticity across controlled oral astaxanthin studies.
Zhou et al., 2021 ↗Some individual studies report improvements, but pooled results did not show a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle depth.
Zhou et al., 2021 ↗A 16-week trial studied 6 mg and 12 mg daily. It explored maintaining skin condition over time, not an instant transformation.
Tominaga et al., 2017 ↗Join them. Try Astaxanthin for 60 days. Not for you? You get every cent back.
Try it for 60 daysQuestions
Straight answers.
Still unsure? Our team answers email within one business day.
All 25 questions →Skin studies looked at 6 to 16 weeks of daily use. Some women notice their skin feels less dry or a little more supple within that time; others notice less. Results differ from person to person, and we don't promise a specific result. That's why you have 60 days to try it.
Astaxanthin was generally well tolerated in the skin studies. If you take medication every day, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist first and show them the label.
Think of it like your moisturizer: it works as part of a routine, not as a one-time fix. The skin studies ran up to 16 weeks, so give it at least two to three months. If you like what you notice, keep it in your routine.
Fair question. Astaxanthin has been studied in controlled human trials for skin moisture and elasticity, and the results are modest. We don't claim it erases wrinkles or turns back time. We offer a natural, clearly dosed softgel and a 60-day guarantee, so you can judge for yourself.
Astaxanthin may support smoother-looking skin through hydration and elasticity. Some small studies report improvements in fine lines, but a 2021 meta-analysis did not find a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle depth versus placebo. We do not promise a particular percentage or a wrinkle-free result.
It is a naturally red carotenoid pigment with antioxidant activity. Our ingredient comes from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. It is the same pigment found in salmon and crustaceans, and one of the dietary carotenoids associated with flamingos’ color.
No. Keep using your moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Astaxanthin adds care from within, alongside them. It is not a tanning product and does not change your skin color.
The microalgae are grown, then encouraged to accumulate astaxanthin in their red stage. After harvesting, supercritical CO₂ extracts the pigment-rich material. It is then prepared as softgels. The supplied formula specification lists production in South Korea.
Astaxanthin is fat-soluble. A meal containing some fat helps your body absorb it. Follow the finished product label for the serving size and do not exceed it.
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Contact support@vitalyearsplus.com within 60 days of delivery if it is not for you. The current Vital Years+ offer includes a 60-day money-back guarantee, with nothing to ship back.
Healthy skin. Confident aging.
“I don't need to look 30 again. I just want to look as good as I feel.”
One softgel with breakfast. Natural astaxanthin to support your skin’s hydration and elasticity from within, every day.
- Supports skin hydration
- Supports skin elasticity
- Supports healthy, radiant-looking skin
- 12 mg natural astaxanthin
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