Overview
BLACKMORES® Ultimate Radiant Skin is specifically formulated with 11 powerful antioxidants and herbal extracts. It is clinically proven to nourish the deeper layers of the skin, resetting signs of ageing from inside out.
Anti-ageing: Contains antioxidant ingredients: Grapeseed extract (standardized to contain 95% proanthocyanidins), CoQ10, Natural Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc, Lutein, Zeaxanthin. Clinically proven ingredients to protect cells from oxidation caused by free radicals formed in the body1,2
Moisturizing: Enriched with clinically proven French Maritime Pine Bark extract (which contains 65% of proanthocyanidins) which helps with the production of hyaluronic acid and collagen, providing nourishment to the skin3,5. In addition, CoQ10 can inhibit the enzyme that degrades collagen4, therefore it can help to facilitate the delay of collagen loss and retain moisture in skin layers.
Reduce fine lines: Packed with skin loving ingredients -- French Maritime Pine Bark extract, CoQ10, Vitamin B3 and Collagen, they work deep within your skin to reduce signs of ageing4,5,6 such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Rejuvenating: Collagen is an important element to maintain skin elasticity and density. Horsetail extract and Zinc are clinically proven to support the formation of collagen2,7, and to support the recovery of scars, spots and overall improvement of skin condition.
Reference:
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[2] Park K. Role of micronutrients in skin health and function. Biomol Ther (Seoul). 2015;23(3):207-217.
[3] Marini A, Grether-Beck S, Jaenicke T, Weber M, Burki C, Formann P, Brenden H, Schönlau F, Krutmann J. Pycnogenol® effects on skin elasticity and hydration coincide with increased gene expressions of collagen type I and hyaluronic acid synthase in women. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2012;25(2):86-92.
[4] Žmitek K, Pogačnik T, Mervic L, Žmitek J, Pravst I. The effect of dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 on skin parameters and condition: Results of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Biofactors. 2017 Jan 2;43(1):132-140.
[5] Grether-Beck S et al.: French Maritime Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol®) Effects on Human Skin: Clinical and Molecular Evidence. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2016;29:13-17.
[6] Udompataikul M et al. An oral nutraceutical containing antioxidants, minerals and glycosaminoglycans improves skin roughness and fine wrinkles. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009;31(6):427-435.
[7] European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to zinc and maintenance of normal skin, DNA synthesis and cell division, contribution to normal protein synthesis, etc 2010.
[8] Lin PH, Sermersheim M, Li H, Lee PHU, Steinberg SM, Ma J. Zinc in Wound Healing Modulation. Nutrients. 2017;10(1):16. Published 2017 Dec 24.