Article Overview
- Antioxidant serums help protect the skin from environmental damage and neutralize free radicals, which can cause premature aging.
- C E Ferulic® provides advanced environmental protection, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and brightens the skin.
- Phloretin CF is ideal for those with discoloration and uneven skin tone, as it improves the appearance of these concerns while offering antioxidant protection.
- Silymarin CF is suitable for those with oily and blemish-prone skin as it reduces oil oxidation and the formation of blemishes.
- Incorporating an antioxidant serum into your skincare routine is proven to enhance the overall health and appearance of skin, protecting it from environmental damage and promoting a more youthful complexion.
Antioxidant skin care is the foundation of any SkinCeuticals regimen, and this essential step is paramount for maintaining and enhancing the health and appearance of the skin. With day and nighttime antioxidant products for normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin, it’s easy to incorporate scientifically proven environmental protection into any routine. Combining powerful antioxidant protection with advanced corrective products and effective sun protection provides a comprehensive approach as well as optimal skincare results for all skin types and concerns.
What Do Antioxidants Do for Skin?
Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals—unstable molecules generated by UV rays, pollution, and lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption. Without antioxidant defense, free radicals contribute to premature aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of firmness. Incorporating antioxidant skin care into your daily routine can provide both immediate and long-term benefits.
Key Benefits of Antioxidants for Skin:
- Neutralize Free Radicals – Help minimize oxidative stress and prevent damage to skin cells.
- Reduce Visible Signs of Aging – Improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
- Enhance Skin Radiance – Promote a more even skin tone and reduce discoloration.
- Boost Environmental Protection – Defend against UV rays, infrared radiation (IRA), and pollution.
- Support Skin’s Natural Repair Process – Strengthen the skin barrier and promote resilience.
SkinCeuticals has dedicated decades to advancing antioxidant skin care science, ensuring the most effective formulations. Our research has identified L-ascorbic acid—the purest and most studied form of vitamin C—as the gold standard for antioxidant protection. This key ingredient provides superior defense against environmental damage while visibly improving signs of aging such as wrinkles and discoloration.
Daily use of a high-quality antioxidant serum can be a game-changer for maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin.
How to Incorporate Antioxidant Protection Into Your Skincare Regimen
Morning and evening skincare routines offer opportunities to help shield the skin from environmental damage. SkinCeuticals offers several vitamin C serum options that provide daytime protection against free radicals.
C E Ferulic®
This award-winning combination antioxidant features 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), and 0.5% ferulic acid for proven environmental protection and improvement in the appearance of photodamage, fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and overall skin brightness.
Phloretin CF
Formulated with 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 2% phloretin, and 0.5% ferulic acid, this synergistic antioxidant blend has been shown to improve the appearance of fine lines, discoloration, and uneven skin tone.
Silymarin CF
Designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin, this formula features 0.5% silymarin (milk thistle extract), 15% vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 0.5% ferulic acid, and 0.5% salicylic acid to help prevent oil oxidation that can lead to breakouts and protect against environmental damage that contributes to visible signs of aging.
Resveratrol B E
Nighttime offers an additional chance to neutralize free radicals. Resveratrol B E is a first-of-its-kind overnight treatment combines 1% pure resveratrol, 0.5% baicalin, and 1% vitamin E to support the skin’s natural antioxidant defenses while enhancing the appearance of radiance and the feeling of skin firmness.
These day and night antioxidants for skin protection are appropriate for daily use and are formulated to work in synergy with other SkinCeuticals products for optimal results. For comprehensive environmental protection, it’s best to use antioxidant skin care in conjunction with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. SkinCeuticals offers several advanced sun-protection options for all skin types, including formulations that are designed to improve the appearance of discoloration and provide effective UV protection for those with active lifestyles.
SkinCeuticals corrective serums are formulated to address specific skin concerns while further customizing and enhancing any skincare routine. These science-driven skin solutions support the skin protection and visible improvement that are achieved with daily use of antioxidant skin care and sunscreen.
Question: How should I incorporate antioxidant skin care into my routine?
Answer: Apply a SkinCeuticals topical vitamin C serum every morning after cleansing. Follow with serum(s), moisturizer, and broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Antioxidant Skincare Routine
An effective skincare routine requires multiple steps, and layering the appropriate products is key for addressing specific concerns while promoting healthy-looking skin. Here are a few of the most common skin concerns along with the SkinCeuticals antioxidant skin care, targeted corrective serum treatments, and sun protection options that comprise a comprehensive, results-driven skincare routine.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Prevent: C E Ferulic®
Correct: P-TIOX, Retinol, A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced
Protect: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
Discoloration
Prevent: Phloretin CF
Correct: Glycolic Renewal Cleanser, Discoloration Defense, Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment
Protect: Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
Dry Skin
Prevent: C E Ferulic®
Correct: H.A. Intensifier, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
Protect: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, or Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
Oily or Acne-prone Skin
Prevent: Silymarin CF
Correct: Blemish + Age Defense, Clarifying Clay Masque, Retinol
Protect: Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
Sensitive Skin
Prevent: Serum 10 AOX+
Correct: Phyto Corrective Gel, Advanced RGN-6, Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
Protect: Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
Dullness
Prevent: C E Ferulic®
Correct: P-TIOX, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight, Retinol, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
Protect: Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
To create the ideal skincare routine that includes antioxidants for skin protection, targeted treatments for your unique skin concerns, and daily sun protection, use our online Routine Finder, visit one of our SkinCeuticals SkinLab locations, or schedule an appointment with a SkinCeuticals Skincare Professional for a one-on-one consultation.
When to Use Antioxidants in Skincare
We recommend using antioxidants in your skincare routine daily, ideally in the morning after cleansing and before applying sunscreen. This helps protect against environmental damage from UV rays, pollution, and free radicals throughout the day. Antioxidants like vitamin C work best when layered under SPF for enhanced defense. Some antioxidant serums can also be used at night to support skin repair and combat oxidative stress accumulated during the day. Consistent use improves skin health and reduces signs of aging.
Before applying an antioxidant serum, cleanse your skin to remove impurities and follow with a toner if desired. After allowing the serum to absorb into the skin, apply a moisturizer to lock in hydration and finish with sunscreen in the morning for added protection against environmental damage.
Next: Which Antioxidant Serum is Right for You?
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About Gretchen Wobensmith
Gretchen Wobensmith is a licensed aesthetician with 27 years of experience. She has been training professionally for large global brands for the last 20 years. Gretchen brings her skill set of having a deep understanding of skin histology and ingredient technology to the SkinCeuticals Global Education Team as their Product Lead. Gretchen shares her passion for mentoring skin care professionals, to elevate their knowledge and skill set in the medical skin care industry.
