The Basics On Pycnogenol
What is Pycnogenol?
Antioxidant derived from the bark of the French Maritime pine tree.
What are other names for Pycnogenol?
PYCNOGENOL
What is Pycnogenol used for?
Pycnogenol provides many benefits to the skin, including reducing the signs of aging. A small 2012 study on postmenopausal women found that pycnogenol improved hydration and elasticity of skin. … Pycnogenol appears to reduce the creation of free radicals, which are molecules linked to several skin conditions.
How Pycnogenol is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Pycnogenol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Pycnogenol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Pycnogenol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Pycnogenol from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Pycnogenol
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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