Features & Benefits
Combines the powerful effects of L-ascorbic acid (antioxidant and collagen stimulant), with the proven benefits of French Pine Bark (FPB) extract, Glutathione (also a powerful antioxidant) and Ferulic Acid (a potent antioxidant that helps fight free radical damage. Although it provides skin benefits when used alone, studies have shown that Vitamins C enhances its effect. Ferulic Acid can also offer some protection from UV rays and help prevent sun damage but is not a substitute for sunscreen).
Some of the many benefits of FPB:
• Significantly improves the hydration (~8%) and elasticity (~30%) of skin
• Significantly increases mRNA expression of hyaluronic acid synthase-1 and collagen de novo synthesis
• Skin roughness is significantly lowered
• Improves visible signs of cutaneous ageing
• Inhibits the activity of MMP-1, MMP- and MMP-9 (enzymes that degrade collagen)
• Protects from UV radiation
• Prevents inflammatory and immune-suppressive activities
• Reduces average pigmentary intensity
• Decreases the average melasma area
• Inhibits tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis
• Shows a reduction in the deposition of this pigment after irradiation
Note: French Pine Bark extract is traditionally sold under the trademark Pycnogenol, a trademark that is owned by Horphag Research. OptoDerm has no association with Horphag Research
Alison (verified owner) –
This product is as good as another similiar product which is proabaly 4 times the price. Love it!