Pine pollen is a versatile natural substance collected from pine trees during the spring that offers numerous potential benefits when used in skincare products. At Kossma Beauty, we are huge fans of this powerful ingredient and appreciate its versatility, potency, and lovely piney scent that reminds us of Christmas trees!
Why We Love It
One of the reasons we love pine pollen is that it's a popular TCM remedy with anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. It's an excellent moisturizer, exfoliates dead skin cells, and improves skin texture, making it an all-around fantastic ingredient for skincare.
Science of Pine Pollen
Pine pollen contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that protect the skin from environmental stressors, such as pollution and UV radiation. Its active compounds like phytosterols, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and amino acids also have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects on the skin, making it a potent skincare ingredient.
A Fun Fact for Men
But that's not all! Pine pollen is also a great herb for men when taken internally, by promoting healthy testosterone levels from the plant sterols and phytoandrogens it contains, that are structurally similar to testosterone.
