Pine bark extract powder is an herbal extract that has been used in Chinese remedies for thousands of years. It has a strong, bitter taste, so you can try adding fruit or chocolate flavors to supplement it. You can also encapsulate the powder to use as a pill. 

Although Pycnogenol is the most studied pine bark extract, all pine bark extracts contain the same active compounds, which include the powerful antioxidants oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds (OPCs).
*Reduces UV radiation effects. Pine bark extract is a powerful antioxidant that offers protection from sun rays.
*Anti-oxidant Rich: Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are “bad” cells that attack “good” cells, increasing your risk for cancer and a whole host of other health issues. Antioxidants help your skin turn over healthy cells more quickly and new cells = young-looking skin.
*Additionally, pine bark extract is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. Inflammation can make your skin look puffy, red, and dry which are all major culprits in making your skin look and feel older than it actually is.
*Reduces Hyperpigmentation: Recent scientific studies have shown that pine bark extract decreases age spots and uneven pigmentation.
*Reverses signs of aging: Not only does pine bark extract help delay and slow the aging process, it can also repair existing skin damage, a claim not many natural or conventional anti-aging skin care products can make.
*Increases skin elasticity: Collagen is a major player in making your skin look young and firm. As we age, our collagen production naturally slows down, making our skin look less tight and elastic. Pine bark extract has been shown to increase the production of collagen genes so that your skin continues to have that youthful, elastic appearance.
*Hydrating: Hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, making it an essential component in keeping our skin hydrated and healthy. Pine bark extract has been proven to increase hyaluronic acid production, thus increasing your skin’s natural hydration levels.