Pycnogenol is the purest form of maritime pine bark extract available, and is the primary active ingredient in Arborvitae’s range of natural supplements.
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Pycnogenol represents a very potent cosmeceutical which offers a broad range of clinically substantiated health benefits for the skin.
Pycnogenol is widely used in topical and oral applications for various dermatological indications. A unique combination of pharmacological functions of Pycnogenol provides an unmatched variety of health benefits for skin health.Pycnogenol binds and protects collagen and elastin
Pycnogenol has a high affinity to proteins rich in the amino acid hydroxyl-proline. These are predominantly the matrix proteins in the skin, collagen and elastin. When Pycnogenol is added to collagen or elastin, a high amount remains tightly bound. In consequence, Pycnogenol® also tightly binds to the skin. To other proteins such as albumins Pycnogenol has little affinity [Grimm et al., 2004].
Pycnogenol increases skin elasticity
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study with 62 women a complex formulation with Pycnogenol as lead active ingredient was shown to significantly increase skin elasticity after 6 weeks oral treatment by 9% as compared to placebo [Segger et al., 2004]. In addition to Pycnogenol this complex formulation (EvelleTM) bears various natural antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.
Pycnogenol enhances blood micro-circulation in the skin
Pycnogenol enhances generation of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) which is the key mediator facilitating arterial relaxation and consequently allows for optimal blood flow [Fitzpatrick et al., 1998].
Other oral skin care benefits covered in the report:
Pycnogenol helps prevent UV damage and photo-ageing
Pycnogenol inhibits melanogenesis and lowers pigmentation intensity
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Pycnogenol®, Arborvitae and Oral Skin Care
Pycnogenol®, Arborvitae and Oral Skin Care
