As we edge towards summer and hopefully some much-needed sunshine we are hearing a lot about sun protection and preventative skincare. But now skin experts say we should upgrade your antioxidant game for dark spot prevention and more. Introducing Pycnogenol (it's as difficult to spell it as it is to pronounce it, try pic-noj-en-all), a natural plant extract derived from French pine bark trees along the southwest coast of France.
While vitamin C-based beauty products work on brightening complexions, boosting collagens and fading dark spots and hyperpigmentations, studies show Pycnogenol is 20 times more effective than vitamin C. It has been around for years and it's recently picking up speed in the skincare market and brands like The Ordinary, Vichy and Ren Clean Skincare have added the ingredient into their products. The Ordinary's Pycnogenol 5%, £10.
90, is a potent serum targeting dull skin and protecting your skin from the visible effects of damage caused by environmental aggressors. READ MORE: I tested the best tanning serums to revive dry skin and one £10 product smells delicious Pycnogenol's antioxidant properties work to improve skin elasticity, regenerate collagen and increase hydration while fighting melasma (or dark spots). Dr.
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