Pycnogenol (a proprietary formulation made from French maritime pine, Pinus pinaster) is shown in lab studies to be a more potent antioxidant than either vitamin C or vitamin E.

Clinical studies have shown that it protects against UV radiation from sun exposure.

Because of these benefits, many have wondered if it can help treat melasma (a common skin hyperpigmentation condition) that commonly afflicts women on sun-exposed skin areas.

Let's look at one clinical trial...

We have included the reference for your interest:

Treatment of melasma with Pycnogenol.

Ni Z, Mu Y, Gulati O.

Phytother Res. 2002 Sep;16(6):567-71.

This is a small study involving 30 women who suffer from melasma. The researchers measured the melasma area index, intensity of the pigmentation and collected blood and urine samples (to check for safety and toxicity).

After the end of the 30 day clinical trial, the researchers found that the average area of skin affected by melasma went down by about 26 mm squared.

Moreover, the intensity of the pigmentation went down by 0.47 units.

Overall, 80% of the women who participated in this investigation showed improvements.

Some surprising findings, indirectly related to melasma, are that the women reported reduced fatigue, anxiety, body aches and constipation.

The conclusion from the author is that Pycnogenol is effective and safe for use in treating melasma in women.

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