Carotenoids and Natural Sources of Retinol

Carotenoids are pigments in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. These pigments produce the bright yellow, red, and orange colors in plants, vegetables, and fruits. There are more than 600 different types of carotenoids. Some are precursors of Vitamin A and can be converted into retinol by the body. A few of the most common carotenoids include: alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene.

These compounds are commonly found in various plants and foods, making them natural sources of retinol. They are absorbed through diet and act as a type of antioxidant for humans. Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, and tomatoes are rich in alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, two of the best Carotenoids to satisfy humans’ need for Vitamin A . Including these foods in your diet can contribute to maintaining healthy levels of Vitamin A and indirectly support skin health. However, it is important to note that the conversion of carotenes to retinol is limited, and for targeted skincare benefits, topical application of retinol is still necessary.

At NEREA we made sure to include algae and plants rich in carotenoids to offer our customers the best natural sources of retinol. NEREA Florida, NEREA Nuvola and NEREA Sempreverde, with their algae, plants and fruits extracts provide your skin with all the benefits of retinol without the potential side effects.

At Nerea the founders believe that human happiness is enhanced from the well-being of the planet as well, that's why they put great attention in the research and development of new ways to create cosmetic products without harming the planet. They know that all of our actions today will have an impact on future generations, and they want to lower any negative impact to the minimum. Nerea is creating a strong brand identity that revolves around the quality of their products, the attention to details, the organic approach, the care for the environment, and the luxurious feel.

Nerea product range includes a cleanser, and a variety of serums and facial creams, each designed with innovative ingredients to address specific skin concerns and deliver targeted results. Their anti-age and regenerative products contain algae complexes, peptides complexes, many fruits and plants extracts, different hyaluronic acid complexes, and their flagship ingredient: snail secretion filtrate.

When people buy NEREA, they support organic agriculture, organic manufacturing, and the skills and knowledge of Italian high tech lab specialists, who are boldly committed to creating the most refined skincare approach to each and every skin type, complexion and gender.

(Certified Organic by AIAB, year 2023)