Discovery: Fucoxanthin from Marine Microalgae Inhibits SASP, a Key Accelerator of Skin Aging
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- Discovery: Fucoxanthin from Marine Microalgae Inhibits SASP, a Key Accelerator of Skin Aging
- A joint research team from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences and circuRE act Co., Ltd. has discovered that fucoxanthin, derived from the marine microalga Fistulifera solaris, suppresses SASP (Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype), a phenomenon linked to accelerated skin aging. This finding opens new possibilities for anti-aging cosmetic ingredients.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Mon Jun 15 2026 21:08:53 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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A joint research team from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences and circuRE act Co., Ltd. has discovered that fucoxanthin, derived from the marine microalga Fistulifera solaris, suppresses SASP (Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype), a phenomenon linked to accelerated skin aging. This finding opens new possibilities for anti-aging cosmetic ingredients.
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- Discovery: Fucoxanthin from Marine Microalgae Inhibits SASP, a Key Accelerator of Skin Aging (Mon Jun 15 2026 21:08:53 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- PR TIMES
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- Mon Jun 15 2026 21:08:53 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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A joint research team from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences and circuRE act Co., Ltd. has discovered that fucoxanthin, derived from the marine microalga Fistulifera solaris, suppresses SASP (Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype), a phenomenon linked to accelerated skin aging. This finding opens new possibilities for anti-aging cosmetic ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the benefits of fucoxanthin?
- A: Fucoxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and this study shows it suppresses SASP to inhibit skin aging.
- Q: Where is the Solaris algae cultivated?
- A: circuRE act has established a domestic system for cultivating, extracting, and purifying Fistulifera solaris microalgae.
- Q: Where will this research be presented?
- A: The findings will be presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Cosmetics on June 25, 2026.