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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.8.309

Effects of Cosmetics containing Pycnogenol on the skin of Korean Women in their 40s and 50s - Skin Clinical Approach  

Kim, Kyung-Yun (Department of Beauty Care, Tongmyong University)
Ku, Jung-Eun (Department of Beauty Care, Bucheon University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.8, 2021 , pp. 309-315 More about this Journal
Abstract
Pycnogenol extracted from pine bark is a component with great antibacterial activity and antioxidant effect. It is applied as a natural anti-inflammatory agent with various medical effects including anti-inflammatory effects, regulation of blood pressure, regulation of the immune system, and inhibition of cancer cell growth. However, research related to cosmetics is limited. Therefore, in this study, the effect of Pycnogenol on the skin was studied through a clinical approach. Changes in skin condition were observed after using cosmetics with Pycnogenol and without Pycnogenol for 6 weeks for 10 clinicians in each group. We observed the effect of pore reduction, wrinkle reduction around eyes, a decrease of the number and angle of loose pores, and reduction of pigmentation. Therefore, cosmetics containing Pycnogenol have the effect of improving skin problems of aging skin.
Keywords
Pycnogenol; Pigmentation; Wrinkles; Pores; Aging skin;
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