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Cosmythic® (Maritime Pine Bark for Skin — Purextract)

Pinus pinaster
Evidence Level
Limited
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

Cosmythic® is a French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) bark extract from Purextract, standardized to about 67% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) and developed as an oral beauty-from-within ingredient. Taken daily, it is positioned to support skin clarity and fight signs of skin aging through its powerful antioxidants.

Studied Dose Commonly around 50 to 100 mg per day.
Active Compound French maritime pine bark extract standardized to about 67% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).

Benefits

Skin beauty support

Cosmythic is positioned to support skin clarity and reduce signs of skin aging when taken daily as a food supplement, by protecting collagen and elastin.

Supported by Trial 1

Antioxidant defense

Pine bark OPCs are among the most potent plant antioxidants, protecting skin and other tissues from oxidative stress.

Supported by Trial 1

Collagen and elastin support

The OPCs are studied for supporting the skin's collagen and elastin, key to firmness and elasticity.

Supported by Trial 1

Mechanism of action

1

OPC antioxidant action

Pine bark proanthocyanidins scavenge free radicals and support the body's antioxidant defenses, protecting skin structure.

2

Extracellular-matrix support

Cosmythic is studied for supporting the collagen and elastin of the skin's extracellular matrix.

Clinical trials

1
Pine Bark OPCs and Health — Meta-Analysis
PubMed

Systematic review and meta-analysis of pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark) on health markers. (Malekahmadi et al. 2019, Pharmacological Research)

Adults across multiple trials.

French maritime pine bark OPCs supported health markers; Cosmythic applies the same OPC-rich extract to skin beauty.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated.
Mild digestive upset or dizziness is occasionally reported.
Take with food.

Important Drug interactions

Anticoagulants — OPCs may have a mild additive effect; monitor.
Blood pressure medication — possible additive effect; monitor.
Tell your doctor before surgery.

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Frequently asked questions about Cosmythic® (Maritime Pine Bark for Skin — Purextract)

What is Cosmythic?

Cosmythic® is a French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) bark extract from Purextract, standardized to about 67% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) and developed as an oral beauty-from-within ingredient. Taken daily, it is positioned to support skin clarity and fight signs of skin aging through its powerful antioxidants.

What is Cosmythic used for?

Cosmythic is researched primarily for Hair, Skin & Nails and Antioxidant. Cosmythic is positioned to support skin clarity and reduce signs of skin aging when taken daily as a food supplement, by protecting collagen and elastin.

What is the recommended dosage of Cosmythic?

The clinically studied dose is Commonly around 50 to 100 mg per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Cosmythic safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Cosmythic is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Mild digestive upset or dizziness is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Cosmythic is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Cosmythic interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Anticoagulants — OPCs may have a mild additive effect; monitor. Blood pressure medication — possible additive effect; monitor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Cosmythic?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Cosmythic as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Malekahmadi M, Moradi Moghaddam O, Firouzi S, et al. Effects of pycnogenol on cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Pharmacol Res. 2019;150:104472..PubMedUsed to support: Meta-analysis supporting benefit of French maritime pine bark OPCs (the active in Cosmythic).