Lycopene is a natural pigment extracted from vegetables, which is contained in carrots, tomatoes, watermelons and other fruits and vegetables. In food processing, it can be used as a pigment to color food, and it is also a common health care product in the market. Through many medical studies, it is found that this substance can prevent many diseases, so its application is more and more extensive. It plays a great role in food, medicine and health care products.

1. Natural antioxidant As an antioxidant extracted from tomato, lycopene has a strong antioxidant function. Therefore, taking lycopene-containing substances for a long time can help the human body resist the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin. But also can improve the body's metabolic ability to a certain extent, so that the skin is ruddy and shiny, and the complexion is improved from the inside out. In addition, it can also help the skin to delay aging, reduce the generation of wrinkles, and reduce the probability of senile plaque to some extent.

Second, disease prevention is also widely used in medicine, because this substance can prevent and prevent the occurrence of tumors. Therefore, long-term use of lycopene can prevent related tumor diseases, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer and so on. For some people with hypertension and hyperlipidemia, it can also lower blood pressure and blood lipid. It can not only prevent diseases, but also play a role in health care.

Third, repair mucosal tissue Because lycopene mostly exists in human mucosa, it can play a very good role in repairing mucosal tissue. When mucosal tissue is damaged, there will be pain and inflammation, such as oral ulcer and sore throat. Lycopene can repair mucous membrane, which will alleviate these diseases and reduce the degree of pain to some extent. For some sensitive skin conditions, lycopene can also play its role to keep the skin healthy.