This remarkable antioxidant, extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine, has been shown to be 50 times more powerful than vitamin E and 20 times more effective than vitamin C in neutralizing free radicals. Pycnogenol® also has important anti-inflammatory properties, helps to stabilize the capillary system, improve circulation and increase the skins resistance to inflammation, making it an ideal ingredient for those who have sensitive skin or who suffer from rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions.