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Fucoxanthin belongs to a xanthophyll found in brown algae (Fucus, Dictyota, and Laminaria) and diatoms. Fucoxanthin is known for its high commercial value in the global market for its various biological properties such as anti‐obesity, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, anticancer, and skin photo‐protection [115]. Fucoxanthin suppress ROS formation, reduce cell DNA damage and are known to delay the apoptosis induced by hydrogen peroxide [116]. Fucoxanthin has been reported to reduce the enzyme tyrosinase in UVB‐irradiated dermal cells of guinea pig and inhibit melanogenesis in UVB‐irradiated mice. Oral treatment of fucoxanthin has been found to downregulate the skin m‐RNA expression associated with melanin production [117].