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Beta Carotene: The Radiance-Boosting Nutrient for Healthy Skin, Hair & Whole-Body Wellness

Beta Carotene: The Radiance-Boosting Nutrient for Healthy Skin, Hair & Whole-Body Wellness

December 10, 2025

Featuring award winning Mayella Sunshine & Hemp — your daily natural source of beta-carotene–rich fruits and vegetables!

Most of us know we should be eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day… but studies show that the general population simply doesn’t meet this baseline for optimal wellness. As a result, many people miss out on one of the most important nutrients for vibrant health, glowing skin and strong hair: beta-carotene.

This powerful plant pigment is responsible for the sunset colours in carrots, sweet potatoes, mango, papaya, and leafy greens — and it also plays a huge role inside your body. Once consumed, beta-carotene readily converts into vitamin A, a vitamin essential for vision, immune strength, cellular regeneration, and the health of your skin and hair.

This is exactly why we created Mayella Sunshine & Hemp Blend — a daily wellness formula bursting with beta-carotene–rich fruits and vegetables. It’s an easy, delicious way to bridge the nutrient gap while supporting your body with whole-food, plant-based nourishment.

Why Beta Carotene Matters So Much

1. A potent antioxidant for whole-body protection

Beta carotene belongs to the family of carotenoids — over 600 naturally occurring plant pigments renowned for their ability to neutralise reactive oxygen species (ROS). These oxidative molecules contribute to ageing, inflammation, and the development of chronic diseases.

Carotenoids are:

  • Highly efficient quenchers of singlet oxygen (- quenchers are our protectors, soaking up damaging unstable molecules. )

  • Natural scavengers of free radicals

  • Unique defenders against oxidative stress

This antioxidant capacity is one reason why carotenoid-rich diets are linked to:

  • Lower cancer risk

  • Reduced cardiovascular disease

  • Healthier skin resilience

  • Stronger immune function

Your body doesn't synthesise carotenoids, so dietary intake is essential — and modern diets often fall short.

2. Glowing, resilient, youthful skin

Beta-carotene is often called a beauty nutrient — and for good reason.

Once converted into vitamin A, it:

  • Supports new cell growth

  • Boosts skin elasticity

  • Improves hydration

  • Reduces oxidative stress

  • Helps protect skin from UV-related oxidative damage

Carotenoids accumulate in the skin, acting like internal antioxidants that help maintain:

  • A smoother complexion

  • A more even skin tone

  • That natural, healthy glow

Consistent intake is key — which is where a whole-food blend becomes invaluable.

3. Stronger hair, improved follicle health

If you’re noticing extra shedding or dull, lifeless strands, beta-carotene can help.

By supporting cellular regeneration and scalp health, beta-carotene helps:

  • Promote hair follicle renewal

  • Reduce thinning caused by nutrient deficiency

  • Improve moisture retention

  • Enhance shine and softness

  • Nourish the scalp’s barrier and oil balance

Vitamin A is crucial for sebum production — the natural oil that keeps hair hydrated and protected.

4. Eye health + vision support

Carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin) are highly concentrated in the macula and the lens of the eye.

They:

  • Absorb blue light (400–500 nm) think phones, computers!

  • Reduce photochemical damage ( skin / eye damage from UV, blue light exposure.)

  • Protect eye tissues from oxidative stress

  • Lower risk of age-related macular degeneration

  • Support healthy vision across the lifespan

Research continues to show their importance in preventing disorders like cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.

Why Mayella Sunshine & Hemp Blend Is a Beta-Carotene Powerhouse

Our Sunshine & Hemp Blend contains whole-food sources of beta-carotene and carotenoid-rich plants — all in one nutrient-dense scoop.

Ingredients (each contributing essential phytonutrients):

Hemp protein, black carrots, orange carrots, pineapple, kelp, rosehip, mango, papaya, broccoli, kale, sweet potato, kiwifruit.

Every ingredient plays a role, but collectively they offer:

✔ A broad spectrum of carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin)
✔ High levels of vitamin C for collagen and immune support
✔ Fibre for digestive health
✔ Natural enzymes from pineapple, mango and papaya
✔ Plant-based protein for sustained energy
✔ Minerals from kelp for metabolic and thyroid balance

Just one scoop, approximately 20 gms, delivers a generous serving of vibrant fruits and vegetables — making it ideal for busy days, picky eaters, or anyone wanting to boost their nutrient intake naturally.

Daily Wellness Made Easy

While nothing replaces fresh fruits and vegetables, real life means most of us need a convenient, reliable way to get the phytonutrients our bodies crave.

Mayella Sunshine & Hemp Blend supports your daily vitality by:

  • Filling nutrient gaps

  • Providing a consistent source of beta-carotene

  • Nourishing skin, hair, eyes and immune function

  • Offering plant-powered energy and alkalising greens

  • Being 100% wholefood — no synthetic vitamins, no fillers

A scoop in water, smoothies, juice or added in your porridge, morning oats, guacamole - becomes a daily ritual for radiance from the inside out.

The Takeaway...

Beta-carotene is more than a colourful plant pigment — it’s a foundational nutrient for:

  • Youthful, healthy skin

  • Strong, shiny hair

  • Clear, resilient vision

  • Immune and cellular vitality

  • Protection from oxidative stress

And with our Sunshine & Hemp Blend, receiving your daily serve of beta-carotenes becomes effortless, delicious, and deeply nourishing - deliciously so!

 



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