Nykaa E retail limited
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
Nykaa E retail limited
the-ordinary-pycnogenol-5
Serum
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WHAT IS IT?
Serum with 2 ingredients
FEATURES
Antioxidant-rich plant extract, Brightens skin, Supports against oxidative stress, Oil-like formula, Deep red color, Protects from environmental damage
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Does not contain harmful chemicals stated
Who Is It For?
All Genders No Specific Age Range MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Antioxidant Support Brightening Protection From Environmental DamageBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
An antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps to brighten your skin. Targets antioxidant support. Suited to all skin types. Format: Anhydrous Serum. Pycnogenol 5% offers an oil-like formula that helps support your skin against the impact of oxidative stress. Incorporating an exclusive French maritime pine bark extract, this vibrant serum aims to brighten skin and is a deep red color due to the high antioxidant (procyanidins) content. It works to protect your skin from the visible effects of damage caused by environmental aggressors. Note: Pycnogenol supports the antioxidant activity of ascorbic acid, making this formula ideal to use with vitamin C.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
propanediol,pinus-pinaster-bark-extract
Key Ingredients
Pycnogenol (Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract), Propanediol
Ingredients Details
Propanediol
Common Name(s): 1,3-propanediol,zemea,bio-propanediol
CAS Number: 504-63-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality from sustainable corn-based fermentation.
Why It's Used: Bio-based propylene glycol alternative from renewable corn โ propanediol provides equivalent functionality to propylene glycol with sustainable renewable feedstock and superior skin feel.
How It Works: Two oh groups provide humectant water binding. excellent solvent for fragrances, actives, and preservatives. mild antimicrobial from diol structure for preservative system boosting. renew corn fermentation origin (dupont zemea process). better skin feel than propylene glycol โ less sticky.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic categories as pg alternative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from corn sugar fermentation
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propanediol's dupont tate & lyle bio products 'zemea' process ferments corn sugar to 1,3-propanediol using engineered e. coli โ one of the first commercially viable bio-fermentation routes to a cosmetic diol previously made only from petroleum. the renewable route produces chemically identical 1,3-propanediol while reducing carbon footprint by approximately 40% vs petrochemical synthesis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dupont tate & lyle zemea technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12