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β‐carotene are known to be precursors of vitamin‐A and are known to impart orange color. β‐carotene are widely explored for providing good vision, healthy skin texture, and functioning of the mucous membrane [79]. The antioxidant potential of β‐carotene is widely demonstrated by numerous studies, and hence they are used as radical scavenging as an antioxidant in cosmetic creams, formulations, sunscreen lotions to enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin, reducing skin flake, restoring moisture, and suppleness of the skin. β‐carotene is very popularly used in sunscreen lotions as a photo‐protective ingredient because of its ability to protect the skin against early aging damaged by UV rays [109]. Furthermore, β‐carotene is a pro‐oxidant involved in the peroxidation of lipids [110]. Numerous microalgae such as Chlorella, Spirulina, and Dunaliella salina are cultivated for the production of β‐carotene.

Figure 4.4 Important carotenoids pigments from algae used in cosmetic applications.