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Best Lycopene for Skin

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Last reviewed May 2026

Clinical dose: 10–30 mg

Why Lycopene for Skin

Lycopene plays a supporting role in skin. Fat-soluble carotenoid. Supplemental intakes are commonly in the ~5–30 mg/day range depending on product and goal. In clinical studies, lycopene supports skin health and photoprotection.

What dose to look for

Clinical studies typically use 10–30 mg of lycopene. Common supplement dose for antioxidant and prostate support. Products below this range may not deliver meaningful results.

What the research says

Lycopene has limited clinical evidence for skin benefits. Mostly observational and preclinical data; few well-designed clinical trials for supplement form Learn more

Clinical research on Lycopene

LOW for skin specifically · Not established

•Antioxidant carotenoid with some UV-protective properties in observational studies
•No significant RCTs for skin-specific outcomes from oral supplementation

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