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 radicals 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 researched 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 Contains 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, 1% French Pine Bark Extract (with >95% proanthocyanidins), 1% Glutathione and 1% Ferulic Acid 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
