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Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract originating from the bark if maritime pine trees, which grow exclusively along the unspoiled coast of southwestern France. The pine trees from which Pycnogenol is produced are grown entirely without pesticides, and no toxic solvents are used during its production. These trees are ideal botanical sources, as the extracted components are not subject to the seasonal variations that most other plants would have been. This enables the supplier to have a high batch-to batch consistency in its Pycnogenol.

Pycnogenol contains a unique combination of procyanidins , bioflavonoids, and organic acids, which offer entensive natural benefits.

Pycnogenol had four basic properties:

• It’s a powerful antioxidant
• It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
• It selectively binds to collagen and elastin
• It aids in the production of endothelial nitric oxide, which helps vasodilate (expand) blood vessels

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Labels: anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, pycnogenol, supplements

Nutra-Lift Rejuvenating Therapy ($40). This well-priced product puts a lot of those $100-plus creams to shame. In addition to matrixyl 3000, this is chock with most of the anti-aging ingredients known to man. The collagen and elastin are from fish, so that should mean there’s no danger of estrogen (as there is if they have been derived from human or other animal cells). Also included is astraxanthin, which is supposed to be 100-500 times more powerful as an antioxidant than vitamin E. Pycnogenol is another antioxidant from the bark of the French maritime pine tree.

Ingredients in Nutra-Lift Rejuvenating Therapy

Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Matrixyl 3000 at 5% (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 PAL KTTKS), Vitamin C ester, sea kelp / algae, liposomes, astraxanthin, grape seed extract, cetyl esters, nikkomulese, co-Q10, pycogenol, natural mixed tocopherals (vitamin e), anti-oxidant complex 14, natural firming complex (dmae, alpha lipoic acid) fruit flower complex 12, herbal complex 30, plant derived polysorbate 20, hydroxyethyl-cellulose, hyaluronic acid, copper peptide, marine collagen, marine elastine, organic royal jelly, Mexican yam, green tea, milk thistle, retinyl palmitate, ( vitamin A) ppgsmdi co-polymer., l-tyrosine, zinc sulfate, squalene, colloidal minerals.

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Labels: anti-aging, natural products, Nutra-Lift, product review, pycnogenol, skin care

Grapes are a well known antioxidant that contain a natural ingredient called pycnogenol which is a skin purifier that helps to deep clean, tighten and refine the tone of your skin.

If your face is lookin' a little tired and you'd like to pep it up, use your fridge for a fast, easy and inexpensive instant fix.

Mash the grapes up good so that they are very fine - almost like a paste.
Use a paintbrush (one that's never been used preferably) with soft bristles and paint your entire face (stay away from your eyes) with the grapes.
Next, lie down for ten minutes and let nature do its thing.
Rinse off with cool water, pat dry and follow with your favorite moisturizer.

Labels: DIY, grapes, pycnogenol, skincare