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In the digital era, the intensity of people's eye use continues to rise, myopia, visual fatigue, eye aging and other problems are increasingly common, giving rise to a huge eye care market. According to relevant data, the scale of China's eye care market has reached hundreds of billions of levels, and still maintains a strong growth trend. In this booming market, it is crucial to choose the right core ingredients. Below is an introduction to the top ten popular health ingredients in the 100 billion dollar eye care market.

Lutein

Lutein is the star of eye care ingredients. It exists in large quantities in the macular region of the retina, like a natural blue light filter, which can efficiently absorb blue light, resist free radical damage to the eyes, and effectively prevent retinopathy and macular degeneration. In many eye care products, such as lutein softgels and eye care chewable tablets, lutein is the core ingredient, which is favored by students, office workers as well as middle-aged and elderly people.

Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin works synergistically with lutein to guard eye health. Its high concentration in the retina enhances macular pigment density, improves visual sensitivity and reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Many high-end eye care formulas combine zeaxanthin with lutein in a scientific ratio to exert more powerful eye care effects.

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, 550 times more powerful than vitamin E. It can penetrate the blood and eye barriers, effectively scavenging free radicals in the eye, reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation and preventing retinal damage. Currently, astaxanthin is widely used in eye care products, eye care drinks and some eye skin care products.

DHA

DHA is an important component of the retina and plays a key role in the development of vision in fetuses and infants. It promotes the growth and differentiation of retinal cells, improves visual acuity, and prevents myopia and other vision problems. DHA is an indispensable ingredient in eye care products for mothers and babies, and eye care gummies for children.

Anthocyanin

Anthocyanins are mainly derived from blueberries, blackcurrants and other fruits, and have excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can enhance the elasticity of the microvessels in the eyes, improve blood circulation in the eyes, relieve visual fatigue and prevent eye diseases. Anthocyanins are added in many eye care oral liquids and capsules.

Lingonberry Extract

Lingonberry is rich in anthocyanins and other active ingredients, which can promote the re-generation of optic violet, improve the ability of the eyes to adapt in the dark, and relieve night blindness. It also reduces eye fatigue and dryness and protects eye tissues. In Europe, lingonberry extract is commonly used to make eye care supplements.

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is a natural antioxidant that energizes eye cells, enhances cellular vitality, reduces free radical damage and prevents eye diseases. It is often added to middle-aged and elderly eye care products to help improve eye function.

Wolfberry Extract

Wolfberry is regarded as a good eye care product in traditional Chinese medicine, rich in lycium polysaccharide, carotenoids and other ingredients. These ingredients have antioxidant and eye-brightening properties, which can improve the antioxidant capacity of the retina and improve vision. Nowadays, wolfberry extract is widely used in all kinds of eye care food and health care products.

Chrysanthemum Extract

Chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing liver and eyesight, clearing heat and removing toxins, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of red, swollen, painful and dry eyes. Chrysanthemum extract is often used to make eye care tea and eye care spray, which is convenient for people to take care of their eyes at any time.

Cassia Seed Extract

Cassia seed contains rhubarb phenol and rhubarbol, which can improve eye microcirculation, lower intraocular pressure, and prevent diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. In some eye care formulas, cassia seed extract is used in conjunction with other ingredients to provide synergistic eye care.

    The opportunities in the 100 billion dollar eye care market are unlimited, and these ten popular health ingredients have their own advantages, providing a wealth of choices for the research and development and innovation of eye care products. Whether it is a health care company, food company or cosmetic company, according to the needs of the target customer groups and product positioning, the rational use of these raw materials, to develop a more competitive eye care products, in this booming market to seize the first opportunity. With the continuous progress of science and technology and in-depth research, there may be more new types of eye care ingredients emerge in the future, bringing more protection for people's eye health.