SkinCeuticals' Phloretin CF provides powerful antioxidant protection to normal, oily and combination skin types. Designed for daytime use, this antioxidant serum neutralizes free radicals to prevent signs of accelerated skin aging. The blend of phloretin, pure vitamin C and Ferulic acid improve the appearance of discoloration, fine lines and uneven skin tone. Phloretin neutralizes damaging free radicals, improves cell turnover and lightens signs of discoloration. L-ascorbic acid protects your skin from oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging benefits, while ferulic acid enhances the antioxidant benefits of phloretin and vitamin C.
Key Ingredients:
2% Phloretin: derived from apples and the root bark of fruit trees including apple, pear, and grapefruit, this antioxidant neutralizes damaging free radicals, helps improve cell turnover, and improves the appearance of discoloration.
10% Pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid): lauded for its superior antioxidant benefits, this highly potent form of pure vitamin C neutralizes damaging free radicals and protects against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging benefits.
0.5% Ferulic acid: a plant-based antioxidant, ferulic acid neutralizes free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits of phloretin and vitamins C and E.
Key Benefits:
Provides advanced environmental protection from skin-damaging free radicals caused by sun and pollution
Improves the appearance of discoloration, brightens and evens skin tone
Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
Once absorbed, this vitamin C serum can remain effective for 72 hours
Paraben-, fragrance-, and dye-free formulated for normal, oily, combination and aging skin types
Please note: L-ascorbic acid may discolor with time, but oxidation is minimal and the formulation is proven to remain effective. All SkinCeuticals' antioxidant formulations have been tested in final packaging and have been confirmed to remain stable and effective for 36 months and up to 6 months after opening.
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Benefits
, while ferulic acid enhances the antioxidant benefits of phloretin and vitamin C. Key
Highlights
Ideal for normal, oily, and combination skin types Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals Improves the appearance of discoloration and overall skin tone Once absorbed, this vitamin C serum remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours Paraben, fragrance, and dye-free
Summary
SkinCeuticals' Phloretin CF provides powerful antioxidant protection to normal, oily and combination skin types. Designed for daytime use, this antioxidant serum neutralizes free radicals to prevent signs of accelerated skin aging. The blend of phloretin, pure vitamin C and Ferulic acid improve the appearance of discoloration, fine lines and uneven skin tone. Phloretin neutralizes damaging free radicals, improves cell turnover and lightens signs of discoloration. L-ascorbic acid protects your skin from oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging
How to use
Apply once a day in the morning after cleansing. Place 4-5 drops in palm of hand and apply all over your face prior to your subsequent skin care products.
Aqua/water/eau, dipropylene glycol, alcohol denat., ascorbic acid, butylene glycol, triethyl citrate, phloretin, ferulic acid.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
28 studies on 5of this product’s ingredients. These study the ingredient, not this product.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 · systematic-review
Systematic review of topical vitamin C for melasma and photoaging: concludes topical ascorbic acid improves photoaging signs (fine lines, roughness, pigmentation) and contributes to melasma lightening, supporting its use as an antioxidant/depigmenting agent, while formulation instability/oxidation and study heterogeneity limit firm conclusions.
Double-blind, vehicle-controlled, 6-month trial: 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved clinical photoaging score; punch biopsies confirmed increased type I and type III collagen mRNA and protein, plus decreased MMP-1; one of the few biopsy-proven vitamin C studies
Split-face design (n=10): 10% vitamin C serum significantly improved fine wrinkling and tactile roughness versus vehicle; 3-mm punch biopsies showed increased Grenz zone collagen with Masson trichrome staining on the treated side
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