Anti-Aging pill? study tests carotenoids for Younger-Looking skin

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Females 40-55 years (inclusive) * Generally healthy * BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 (inclusive) * Able to provide informed consent * Agree not to change regular skincare routine * Agree to not participate in another clinical trial while enrolled in this trial * Agree to not significantly change current diet and/or exercise frequency or intensity during study period Exclusion Criteria: * Regularly taking carotenoid containing medication/supplements within the previous 2 months * Have a serious illness e.g. mood disorders such as clinical depression, anxiety disorder or bipolar disorder, neurological disorders such as MS, kidney disease, liver disease or heart conditions * Have an unstable illness e.g. diabetes and thyroid gland dysfunction * Current malignancy (excluding Basal Cell Carcinoma) or chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for malignancy within the previous 2 years * Received cosmetic surgery or procedures, including Botox and other injectables, microdermabrasion and laser treatments on their face within last 3 months prior to enrolment and agree not to have these treatments during the study period. * Medications for acne or other skin conditions including topical retinoids (Rein-A, Retrieve) oral retinoids such as Isotretinoin (Roaccutane), benzoyl peroxide, AHA's, serum, chemical peels within 1 month prior to screening. * Currently taking carotenoid supplements (Beta-Carotene, Lycopene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astazanthin) * Active smokers, nicotine use or drug (prescription or illegal substances) abuse * Chronic past and/or current alcohol use (\>14 alcoholic drinks week) * Pregnant or lactating women * Allergic to any of the ingredients in active or placebo formula * Participants who are currently participating in any other clinical trial or who have participated in a clinical trial that may affect skin health during the past 1 month * Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unsuitable for inclusion