Product Overview
Big Bold Health Skin & Eye Support combines minimally processed wild Alaskan salmon oil with 4 mg of astaxanthin and 2 mg of lutein for more targeted nutritional support of the skin and eyes.* Each two-softgel serving also provides EPA, DHA, DPA, naturally occurring vitamins A and D, and omega-3-derived compounds involved in normal inflammation-resolution pathways.*
Best For
- Healthy skin hydration, elasticity, and resilience*
- Macular and retinal nutrition*
- Adults with significant daily screen exposure*
- Full-spectrum marine omega-3 support*
- Cell membrane and healthy immune function*
- Normal inflammatory-resolution physiology*
- People who want omega-3s, lutein, and astaxanthin in one formula
Full-Spectrum Salmon Oil With Targeted Skin and Eye Nutrition
Skin & Eye Support starts with the same basic idea that makes Big Bold Health's marine oils interesting: preserve more of what is naturally present in wild fish rather than refining the oil down to EPA and DHA alone.
The formula uses sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon oil that is flash frozen after harvest and extracted using a proprietary low-temperature process. The finished oil remains in its natural triglyceride form and retains a broad spectrum of naturally occurring marine lipids.
Big Bold Health reports identifying 34 naturally occurring lipids in the salmon oil, along with fat-soluble nutrients and omega-3-derived compounds associated with normal inflammation-resolution biology.
Skin & Eye Support then adds two carotenoids with particular relevance to the tissues named on the bottle: astaxanthin and lutein.
What Two Softgels Provide
- Total omega-3 fatty acids: 504 mg
- EPA: 168 mg
- DHA: 168 mg
- DPA: 36 mg
- Astaxanthin: 4 mg
- Lutein: 2 mg
- Vitamin A: naturally occurring
- Vitamin D: 3 mcg
- 14-HDHA, 17-HDHA and 18-HEPE: 96 mcg combined
Serving size: 2 softgels
Primary oil source: wild Alaskan salmon oil
Contains fish: salmon.
Astaxanthin: 4 mg Per Serving
Astaxanthin is the red-orange carotenoid naturally responsible for much of the color of wild salmon.
It is a lipid-soluble antioxidant with an unusual ability to position itself within cell membranes, where it helps support normal antioxidant defenses in lipid-rich tissues.*
Human research has examined oral astaxanthin in relation to several aspects of skin physiology, including moisture, elasticity, texture, and the skin's response to environmental oxidative stress.*
Skin & Eye Support provides 4 mg of astaxanthin per serving, making it a meaningful component of the formula rather than the trace amount naturally retained in an ordinary salmon oil.
Lutein: Nutrition for the Macula and Retina
Lutein is a carotenoid found in foods such as kale, spinach, collard greens, egg yolks, and other deeply colored foods.
Unlike many dietary compounds, lutein selectively accumulates in the eye. Together with zeaxanthin, it contributes to macular pigment in the central retina.
Macular pigment helps absorb high-energy visible light and contributes to the antioxidant environment surrounding retinal tissue.*
Each serving of Skin & Eye Support provides 2 mg of lutein.
This makes lutein a natural complement to DHA, which is itself an important structural fatty acid in retinal cell membranes.
Omega-3s and the Eye
The retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body, and DHA is particularly concentrated in photoreceptor membranes.
Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to membrane structure, fluidity, cellular signaling, vascular physiology, and normal inflammatory regulation.*
Skin & Eye Support provides EPA, DHA, and DPA together rather than focusing on one isolated omega-3.
For more on preserving vision with age, see Aging Eyesight: Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Protecting Healthy Vision.
Omega-3s and Skin Physiology
Skin is a lipid-rich barrier organ. Its function depends partly on the integrity of cell membranes, intercellular lipids, adequate nutrition, vascular supply, immune signaling, hormones, hydration, and protection from excessive environmental damage.
Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids participate in membrane biology and lipid signaling throughout the body, including the skin.*
Astaxanthin adds complementary antioxidant support, making the combination more specifically relevant to skin nutrition than a basic fish-oil formula.*
34 Naturally Occurring Marine Lipids
One of the most interesting aspects of the salmon oil is what remains beyond EPA and DHA.
Big Bold Health reports a spectrum of 34 naturally occurring lipids, including omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, omega-9, saturated, monounsaturated, and longer-chain marine fatty acids.
These include DPA, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, nervonic acid, and numerous less familiar marine lipids.
The appeal is not that every fatty acid needs its own supplement. It is that they remain together in a lipid profile closer to the composition of the original fish.
Native Triglyceride Form
Skin & Eye Support retains its marine fatty acids in their native triglyceride structure.
Triglycerides are one of the forms in which dietary fats naturally occur in food. Preserving this structure fits the larger design of the formula: minimize unnecessary processing while maintaining more of the original marine lipid matrix.
Why Minimal Processing Matters
Omega-3 fatty acids are chemically vulnerable to oxidation, which makes harvesting, handling, temperature, storage, and processing important parts of fish-oil quality.
Big Bold Health sources salmon from Alaska's Bering Sea. The fish are processed and flash frozen after harvest, limiting the time available for oxidative deterioration before further processing.
The company then uses a proprietary low-temperature extraction process rather than the extensive high-heat refining, bleaching, and deodorizing often used to manufacture conventional concentrated fish oils.
This approach helps preserve the broader lipid spectrum, naturally occurring carotenoids, fat-soluble nutrients, and omega-3-derived compounds present in the original salmon oil.
Inflammation Resolution: 14-HDHA, 17-HDHA, and 18-HEPE
A two-softgel serving provides 96 mcg total of 14-HDHA, 17-HDHA, and 18-HEPE.
These omega-3-derived compounds participate in pathways involved in the active resolution phase of a normal inflammatory response.*
Resolution is an active biological process. After inflammation has served its purpose in defense or repair, the body uses lipid-signaling pathways to help move tissues back toward homeostasis.
Compounds such as 17-HDHA and 18-HEPE are more precisely understood as precursors or intermediates within pathways that generate specialized pro-resolving mediators such as resolvins, protectins, and maresins.
Skin & Eye Support vs. Omega-3 Rejuvenate®
The two formulas share Big Bold Health's minimally processed, wild Alaskan marine-oil philosophy, but they are designed for somewhat different purposes.
Omega-3 Rejuvenate® combines salmon and cod oils and emphasizes a broad full-spectrum marine lipid profile with naturally occurring vitamins A and D.
Skin & Eye Support uses wild Alaskan salmon oil and adds 4 mg astaxanthin and 2 mg lutein to create a more targeted formula for skin and eye nutrition.*
For someone specifically interested in carotenoid support alongside marine omega-3s, Skin & Eye Support is the more focused option.
For a deeper look at full-spectrum fish-oil quality, see our Omega-3 Rejuvenate Review.
Eyes, Skin, and Longevity
Eye and skin health can look like cosmetic or specialty concerns, but both tissues reflect larger physiology.
The retina depends on vascular health, glucose regulation, blood pressure, nutrient status, and healthy cellular membranes. Skin responds to protein intake, circulation, hormones, metabolism, immune signaling, ultraviolet exposure, smoking, sleep, and environmental stress.
A supplement cannot replace those foundations. It can, however, provide specific nutrients that participate in the normal physiology of these tissues.*
That is where Skin & Eye Support fits particularly well: DHA and the wider salmon-oil lipid matrix provide structural nutritional support, while lutein and astaxanthin add targeted carotenoid support for the eyes and skin.*
Product Features
- 100% wild-caught Alaskan salmon oil
- 504 mg total omega-3 fatty acids per serving
- EPA + DHA + DPA
- 4 mg astaxanthin
- 2 mg lutein
- 34 naturally occurring marine lipids
- 96 mcg omega-3-derived resolution-pathway compounds
- Naturally occurring vitamins A and D
- Native triglyceride form
- Minimally processed
- Flash frozen after harvest
- MSC and Alaska RFM certified sustainable oil
- Third-party tested
- Gluten-free
- Non-GMO
- USA-produced
Suggested Use
Take 2 softgels daily with water. Taking them with a meal containing healthy fats is a practical way to support absorption of the fat-soluble carotenoids.
The HormoneSynergy® Perspective
Skin & Eye Support is a particularly well-designed formula for someone who wants more from a fish oil than EPA and DHA alone.
The base is a minimally processed wild Alaskan salmon oil with a broad natural lipid spectrum. DHA gives the formula particular relevance to retinal membranes. Astaxanthin provides meaningful carotenoid antioxidant support for skin and eye tissues. Lutein adds a nutrient that naturally concentrates in the macula.
The combination makes sense.
Rather than taking a basic omega-3, a separate astaxanthin capsule, and a separate lutein product, Skin & Eye Support brings all three nutritional strategies together in two softgels.
For adults interested in supporting healthy vision and skin as part of a larger longevity strategy, this is a distinctive and practical option.*
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bold Health Skin & Eye Support?
It is a full-spectrum wild Alaskan salmon-oil supplement enhanced with 4 mg astaxanthin and 2 mg lutein. It also provides EPA, DHA, DPA, naturally occurring vitamins A and D, and omega-3-derived resolution-pathway compounds.*
How much omega-3 does it provide?
Two softgels provide 504 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, including 168 mg EPA, 168 mg DHA, and 36 mg DPA.
How much astaxanthin is in Skin & Eye Support?
Each two-softgel serving provides 4 mg of astaxanthin.
How much lutein does it provide?
Each serving provides 2 mg of lutein.
Why are lutein and DHA used for eye nutrition?
Lutein naturally accumulates in macular pigment in the retina, while DHA is an important structural fatty acid in retinal cell membranes. Together they provide complementary nutritional support for normal eye physiology.*
Why is astaxanthin included?
Astaxanthin is a lipid-soluble carotenoid antioxidant studied for its role in cellular oxidative balance and healthy skin physiology, including hydration and elasticity.*
How is Skin & Eye Support different from Omega-3 Rejuvenate®?
Both use minimally processed wild Alaskan marine oils. Skin & Eye Support is specifically enhanced with 4 mg astaxanthin and 2 mg lutein for targeted skin and eye nutrition, while Omega-3 Rejuvenate® combines salmon and cod oils and emphasizes a broader general marine-lipid profile.
Is Skin & Eye Support an AREDS2 formula?
No. It is a full-spectrum salmon-oil and carotenoid formula rather than an AREDS2 supplement. People who have been advised to use an AREDS2 formula for age-related macular degeneration should follow their eye-care professional's specific recommendation.
How should I take Skin & Eye Support?
Take two softgels daily with water. Taking them with a meal containing healthy fats may support absorption of lutein and astaxanthin.
Does it contain fish?
Yes. The product contains wild Alaskan salmon and should not be used by someone with an allergy to salmon or fish-derived ingredients.
If pregnant or nursing, taking prescription medication, using anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, preparing for surgery, or managing a significant medical condition, discuss fish-oil supplementation with your healthcare professional. Do not use if you have an allergy to salmon or fish-derived ingredients.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.