ActiveComplex Pycnogenol ® Pycnogenol ®: superantioxidante The pycnogenol ® is a complex mixture of water-soluble substances from the French maritime pine, which is extracted using a patented process. The main compound belonging to a type of flavonoid called Proanthocyanidins. It is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. It works in our body along with other natural antioxidants to strengthen defenses against free radicals. Works "recycling" and regenerating vitamins C and E. ActiveComplex ® Pycnogenol ® Circulation and improved platelet aggregation Platelets are very important in the process of blood clotting to stop bleeding, but however, platelets can be activated even when there is no bleeding. If they are activated, tend to stick and added, initiating the creation of a blood clot. Platelets can be activated due to snuff or stress, among other factors. A study shows that taking Pycnogenol ® is capable of reducing platelet aggregation induced by cigarettes. BEFORE: The skin cells lead to a fragmented structure bad skin. After: The regular skin care, along with making pycnogenol ® makes softer skin and increases the sensitivity of the skin cells. Skin Care Studies show that the active substance in Active Complex ® Pycnogenol ® bind to the protein of connective tissue (collagen and elastin) to make skin more firmness and elasticity. Furthermore, Pycnogenol ® protects the collagen and elastin of oxidation and degrading enzymes: elastase and Collagenase. ActiveComplex ® Pycnogenol ® contains a high concentration of extract pycnogenol ®, natural extract from the bark of Mediterranean pine, Pinus Maritime. Scientific research shows that pycnogenol ® encourages the recycling of vitamins E and C, collagen production and helps to restore elasticity and flexibility of the skin