For women over 40, summer is both a celebration and a recalibration. It’s a time to feel lighter, freer, more connected to ourselves—but it can also magnify some side effects of aging, like drier skin from too much time in the sun, tired legs after traveling or restless sleep from long days. Navigating these changes doesn’t have to feel like a battle. With the right support, summer can be a season of renewal, inside and out.
That’s where Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all) enters the picture: the French maritime pine bark extract backed by 450 published scientific studies and counting. This natural ingredient is the unsung hero of beauty and wellness products, and overall multitasker for modern women.
Clinically shown to support skin hydration and elasticity, enhance circulation, reduce oxidative stress, and now, alleviate cellulite, Pycnogenol®’s benefits feel particularly tailored to the challenges we face in the summer.
Here’s how this antioxidant can support your body through this season’s unique demands:
A Radiant Reset Starts Beneath the Surface
You might feel the signs of summer on your skin first, like tightness, uneven tone, or post-sun dryness. Pycnogenol® has been shown in clinical research to improve hydration, stimulate collagen synthesis, and even reduce sun-induced pigmentation. In one study, women experienced a 21% boost in skin moisture and a 25% improvement in elasticity in just 12 weeks.
Tackling Cellulite: A New Clinical Breakthrough
Cellulite affects up to 90% of women and may feel particularly noticeable during the summer months. A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that daily supplementation with 150 mg of Pycnogenol® led to a significant reduction in cellulite severity. After 12 weeks, participants experienced a 13.6% decrease in cellulite, a 2.07 cm reduction in upper thigh circumference, and a 32% decrease in skin roughness, highlighting Pycnogenol’s role in improving skin smoothness and texture.
When the Heat Weighs You Down
Swollen ankles after a flight? Heavy legs after a day on your feet? You’re not imagining it. Circulatory sluggishness is common in summer, especially for women managing varicose veins or long workdays. Pycnogenol® has been shown to reduce leg swelling, improve microcirculation, and support vascular health—even outperforming compression stockings in some studies.
This Is Your Season
A summer reset doesn’t require extremes. It asks for attention. And perhaps, a little help from nature’s most studied pine bark. With Pycnogenol®, beauty, circulation, and smoother skin aren’t separate goals—they’re part of the same, graceful return to balance.
Pycnogenol® is an ingredient that can be found in more than 1,000 health products worldwide.Learn more about Pycnogenol® at www.pycnogenol.com.
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