OPC – der Stoff, aus dem Anti-Aging-Träume sind

OPC – the stuff anti-aging dreams are made of

It feels like new miracle ingredients hit the beauty market every week. Packaged as Creams, serums, or foams. Active anti-aging, for dry skin, with maximum effectiveness. Moisturizing, anti-acne, and effective against rosacea. The areas of application for the Faces come in many varieties. It's not so easy to keep track of them all. We at 48grams-Blog exploration, testing, and discussion – naturally always the best of. After all Staying up-to-date is part of our daily routine. Of course, we strive to... We are completely vegan, animal-friendly, and... Purely organic. And yet, we are now also in the middle of a trend. Since we are loosely Now that we're presenting our ingredients in order, it fits in perfectly.
Because the serum, which we developed over a long period and have now launched on the market, It contains a substance that is currently in highest demand in the anti-aging scene. OPC. An antioxidant that makes vitamins E and C look outdated in terms of effectiveness.
(Yes... warning: pun alert). To be more precise: the potential has decreased by one. 20 times more effective than vitamin E; it even surpasses vitamin C by a factor of 50. antioxidant power.

Miracle substance without side effects

Very briefly, so that we've covered this part: OPC is short for oligomers. Proanthocyanidins. Now we all clap our hands – our Latin teachers thank us. it us – and forget about it. The origin of the... is much more interesting.
Miracle substance. We obtain OPC from grape seed extracts, at least most of the time. Pine bark or the reddish-brown skins of peanut kernels (!) are also used. But back to the grapes. In fact, you can tell from the serum whether
The OPC comes from red wine grapes: then the liquid is Burgundy-Colors (like in the 48grams serum). Even red wine contains traces of OPC. Included. Will that help? Hopefully, no one will put it to the test.
Scientists have calculated that it takes 2 liters (!) per day for a It might have an effect. However, this effect would be reversed by liver damage. balanced...!

Damage devastating to the skin

But what exactly does OPC do? What exactly does "miracle substance" mean here? We need to get a little more scientific and look at the formation of wrinkles in the In general terms: There's the natural aging of the skin. This can be influenced by many things. To get care and a healthy lifestyle somewhat under control. And yes. – sorry – But good genes also contribute significantly to healthy skin. which remains radiant and smooth even after decades. Equally important are But the damage we all suffer from environmental influences: exhaust fumes, environmental toxins. – And of course, the sun's UV rays. And yes, we can do a lot to protect them. invest – However, there is always a risk that our skin will be affected. will suffer from so-called oxidative stress.More precisely, this means that free radicals attack our tissue. Or – even worse - the collagen production of the skin
restrict. The result is that the skin is less able to retain moisture and drier – so more wrinkled – This is precisely where the effect of OPC comes into play. Compare Do we want to do that with a sponge that has lost its ability to absorb moisture?
to regain its elasticity. OPC ensures that this becomes possible again.

OPC is a supportive sunscreen.

In addition, OPC also strengthens the activity of skin enzymes and thus even a effective protection against UV rays. But anyone who believes that they can rely on daily (!) To those who can forgo using sunscreen... let me say: Don't be surprised, When the wrinkles appear. Sorry, but that's reality. Although it doesn't necessarily belong in this article: OPC has another
Effect. The grape seed extract actually does ensure a faster recovery. Wound healing. The active ingredient effectively neutralizes skin-damaging bacteria.

Anti-aging hit from Canada

We are thrilled with this anti-aging hit. And of course, we have more to say about it. Want to learn about its origins? Research leads you back to 1534. A The now almost forgotten explorer Jacques Cartier sailed on behalf of the French King Francis I over the St. Lawrence River (Canada). In his today In the still legible logbook, he writes of a sudden onset of winter and of... that his team quickly fell ill and died. The effects of scurvy – one A disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency. Only an indigenous person was able to find the To give the remaining crew hope. Through a decoction made from the bark of the Anneda tree. It was supposed to take 300 years – More precisely, until 1948 – until it was clear that this was in the bark The vitamin C it contained was the saving grace of the sailors. In 1948, the scientist discovered Jack Masquelier then coined the term OPC for modern science.

Leonardo DiCaprio's lifesaver

Incidentally, grape seed extract has even made it to the big screen. In the Oscar-The award-winning Hollywood film "The Revenant" will give Leonardo DiCaprio's role life Saved by a poultice of pine extract. And here we are again with the previously mentioned effect on wound healing. We at the 48grams blog are very happy. about the fact that we now have the miracle substance as an ingredient in our new serum We can present this much positive news. Because we rarely have so much positive news to report!
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