Recently, in the fields of natural health foods, dietary supplements, and functional cosmetics, Tomato Extract Lycopene Powder—a functional ingredient centered on high-purity lycopene—has continued to be a "natural nutritional star" sought after by the health industry and consumer market, thanks to its super-strong antioxidant activity, multi-dimensional health benefits, and wide adaptability. As a natural active ingredient scientifically extracted and purified from fresh tomatoes, Lycopene Powder not only fully retains the core nutritional essence of tomatoes but also, with its advantages of "high activity, easy absorption, and good compounding ability", is widely used in scenarios such as dietary supplementation, functional foods, and skincare cosmetics. It provides a scientific and efficient natural solution for consumers pursuing a healthy lifestyle that balances internal wellness and external beauty, driving the natural functional ingredient market toward an upgrade of "precision nutrition and multi-dimensional empowerment".
In terms of the product's essence, Tomato Extract Lycopene Powder is made from ripe fresh tomatoes (preferring high-lycopene varieties such as cherry tomatoes and processing-specific tomatoes) as raw material. Through cleaning, crushing, pressing for juice extraction, organic solvent extraction (or supercritical CO₂ extraction), purification, and low-temperature spray drying (temperature ≤ 60°C), it becomes a red to dark red fine powder with no obvious odor. It is easily soluble in solvents such as oils and ethanol, and can be well compounded with various raw materials including protein powder, grain powder, and beverage bases. Its core advantage lies in the precise enrichment of lycopene—the key active ingredient in tomatoes (content: 5%-20%, with high-quality products reaching over 30%)—while retaining small amounts of synergistic nutritional components such as tomato polysaccharides, vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene. Among these, lycopene is the key substance that exerts core effects.
Compared with fresh tomatoes, Lycopene Powder has a significantly higher nutritional density (1 gram of high-purity Lycopene Powder is equivalent to the lycopene content of 50-100 grams of fresh tomatoes). Moreover, through extraction and purification, a large amount of water, dietary fiber, and other difficult-to-absorb components in tomatoes are removed, increasing its bioavailability by 3-5 times. Compared with synthetic lycopene, the molecular structure of natural Tomato Extract Lycopene Powder is more easily absorbed by the human body, and it has no potential risks associated with chemical synthesis, offering higher safety.
After years of clinical research and market verification, relying on its four core advantages of "super-strong antioxidant, cardiovascular protection, skin anti-aging, and immune regulation", Tomato Extract Lycopene Powder has demonstrated unique value in four major fields—dietary supplementation, functional foods, skincare cosmetics, and healthy beverages—becoming a "one-stop health empowerment ingredient".
Lycopene is one of the carotenoids with the strongest antioxidant activity in nature. Its antioxidant capacity is 100 times that of vitamin E and 20 times that of vitamin C. It can efficiently scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body, reduce oxidative damage to cell DNA and lipid membranes caused by free radicals, and delay the process of cell aging. Modern studies have shown that daily intake of 10-20mg of lycopene (equivalent to approximately 1-2 grams of high-purity Lycopene Powder) can effectively reduce oxidative stress caused by ultraviolet radiation, environmental pollution, and staying up late, lower the risk of chronic inflammation, and at the same time establish an "antioxidant barrier" for the body, reducing the risk of diseases related to oxidative stress (such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer). In vitro experiments show that a 1% concentration of lycopene extract has a free radical scavenging rate of over 90% and can continuously exert antioxidant effects.
Lycopene exhibits significant protective effects on the cardiovascular system, with its mechanisms mainly reflected in three aspects: First, by inhibiting the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, "bad cholesterol"), it reduces the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and lowers the risk of vascular stenosis. Second, it promotes the production of nitric oxide, improves vascular endothelial function, enhances vascular elasticity, and assists in regulating blood pressure. Third, it reduces blood viscosity and lowers the risk of thrombosis. Clinical data shows that after 12 consecutive weeks of daily intake of 20mg of lycopene, the triglyceride and total cholesterol levels of the subjects decreased by an average of 10%-15%, while the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL, "good cholesterol") increased by 8%-12%. It is particularly suitable for daily supplementation by middle-aged and elderly people, people with hyperlipidemia, and office workers who sit for long periods. Currently, Lycopene Powder has been widely used in cardiovascular health-oriented dietary supplements and functional grain foods.
The antioxidant properties of lycopene also make it stand out in the skincare field, achieving the dual empowerment of "internal anti-aging + external repair". Internally, through the blood circulation, lycopene can reach the skin tissue, scavenge free radicals in skin cells, delay the loss of collagen, reduce the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, and at the same time inhibit the production of melanin, improving issues such as dull skin tone and pigmentation, leaving the skin with a bright and radiant appearance from the inside out. Externally, Lycopene Powder can be added to face creams, serums, and sunscreen products (recommended addition amount: 0.5%-2%). Its antioxidant components can act directly on the skin surface, resist damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet rays (UVA/UVB), reduce skin roughness and sagging caused by photoaging, and at the same time assist in repairing the damaged skin barrier and enhancing skin resistance. Compared with traditional anti-aging ingredients (such as retinol), lycopene is mild and non-irritating, and can be safely used even on sensitive skin, aligning with the "gentle anti-aging" consumer trend.
Lycopene can enhance the body's ability to recognize and eliminate pathogens by regulating the activity of immune cells (such as T lymphocytes and macrophages), and at the same time promote the synthesis of immunoglobulins, improving the overall immunity of the body. In addition, the tomato polysaccharides it contains can also assist in regulating the balance of intestinal microecology, indirectly enhancing intestinal immune function. For people with low immunity (such as the elderly, children, and post-surgery recovery patients), daily intake of an appropriate amount of Lycopene Powder can help improve the body's resistance and reduce the frequency of diseases such as colds and infections. For fitness enthusiasts, lycopene can also alleviate oxidative stress after exercise, accelerate physical recovery, and improve sports performance.
Tomato Extractd Lycopene Powder are now available for purchase at Xi’an Biof -Technology Co., Ltd. For more information , visit https://www.biofingredients.com.
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Post time: Nov-24-2025
