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Pterostilbene

A more bioavailable analog of resveratrol found in blueberries and grapes, with potent antioxidant and anti-aging properties.

antioxidantresveratrol analoganti-agingpolyphenol
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Pterostilbene is found naturally in blueberries, grapes, and the heartwood of red sandalwood. It is a dimethylated analog of resveratrol with higher lipophilicity, meaning it penetrates cell membranes more effectively and provides superior bioavailability.

Used in advanced antioxidant serums and anti-aging formulations to provide superior free radical protection, support collagen integrity, and deliver more potent anti-aging benefits than standard resveratrol.

Key Benefits

Superior antioxidant
More potent than resveratrol due to better cell membrane penetration.
Anti-aging
Protects collagen and elastin from oxidative degradation.
Sirtuin activation
Activates SIRT1 longevity pathways associated with cellular health.

Suitable for

mature skinall skin typesskin exposed to environmental stress

Main Actions

✓ antioxidant protection✓ anti-aging✓ collagen protection✓ cellular defense
When it may be insufficient

Pterostilbene's topical bioavailability data is more limited than oral supplementation research. Best used as part of a comprehensive antioxidant strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pterostilbene do for skin?
Used in advanced antioxidant serums and anti-aging formulations to provide superior free radical protection, support collagen integrity, and deliver more potent anti-aging benefits than standard resveratrol.
Who should use Pterostilbene?
Pterostilbene is suitable for: mature skin, all skin types, skin exposed to environmental stress.
Are there any warnings about Pterostilbene?
Pterostilbene's topical bioavailability data is more limited than oral supplementation research. Best used as part of a comprehensive antioxidant strategy.

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