CAROTENOIDS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Cosmetics made with carotenoids have appealing aesthetic qualities as well as improved topical absorption, functionality, and sensory qualities. Carotenoids as human cosmetics have been shown to have positive health impacts in epidemiological reports, health benefits, and mechanistic research. thorough in-vivo and in-vitro research to comprehend the precise mechanism of action, followed by carefully monitored clinical trials to judge the efficacy of carotenoids as cosmetics. Finding new carotenoids, determining their clinical relevance, and assessing their potential use in the treatment of dermatological disorders will be made easier with the development of new understanding pertaining to the processes of carotenoids.Carotenoids have been applied to food matrices or utilized in packaging materials frequently in the food business. The most extensive and researched use of them is as dietary supplements or food supplements for animals, which improves the organoleptic characteristics and nutritional values with the purpose of increasing commercial adoption. Additionally, to increase the shelf-life of products, carotenoids have been employed as components in active packaging films.