Skin Care
The power of vitamin C for the lips and around the eyes
by Cori Ramos, SkinCeuticals Team Member and Education Manager|May 27, 2022
The SkinCeuticals experts are here to share how to best use the line’s vitamin C treatments.
SkinCeuticals believes in celebrating the skin-protective and rejuvenating powers of vitamin C every day, but this year, the brand wants to make sure your eyes and lips get in on the antioxidant action.
SkinCeuticals is the leader in topical antioxidant science, and the brand’s formulations boast several patents and have received countless awards. Yet, a majority of the attention goes to the face as a whole. That’s why we’re spotlighting the products that provide unsurpassed protection against free radicals and improvement in visible signs of aging for often-overlooked areas, including:
The lips are especially prone to environmental damage (and premature signs of aging) since we forget to apply sunscreen to this area at times. This daily hydrating treatment smooths and refines the lips’ surface, relieves dryness with a complex of botanically based emollients and humectants (including hyaluronic acid, glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea) and serves up antioxidant-rich vitamin E and silymarin to neutralize free radicals and soothe the lips.
With a fast-absorbing, serum-in-a-gel texture—and a powerful blend of 5% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% phloretin and 0.5% ferulic acid—this eye treatment targets signs of premature skin aging caused by environmental free radicals such as crow’s feet, visible signs of fatigue, puffiness and dark circles.
Formulated specifically for delicate skin around the eyes, all you need to do is apply one pump (a half-pump for each side) every morning under the eyes, beneath the brow bones and on the upper lids for protection against the elements and improvement in your main eye-area concerns. Pro-tip: Pair with SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50 for the highest level of skin protection that also creates the ideal base for eye makeup.
If you’re on board with extra antioxidant protection for your eyes and lips, you likely want to ensure your entire face, neck and chest get these benefits as well. SkinCeuticals offers an array of daily topical vitamin C serums that create a shield against environmental free-radical damage while targeting specific skin concerns.
This award-winning daily vitamin C antioxidant serum is a dermatologist-favorite for good reason. Its blend of 15% L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C), 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) and 0.5% ferulic acid is clinically proven to enhance the skin’s defenses against the environmental damage that can lead to premature signs of aging. Its additional benefits also include improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and overall skin brightness.
Offering potent, proven environmental protection with a combination of 15% L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C), 2% phloretin and 0.5% ferulic acid, this SkinCeuticals daily antioxidant serum option provides improvement in the appearance of discoloration, uneven skin tone and fine lines.
The latest addition to the SkinCeuticals topical antioxidant family, Silymarin CF was formulated with the needs of oily and acne-prone skin in mind. This high-potency serum features 15% L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C) and 0.5% ferulic acid, along with 0.5% silymarin and 0.5% salicylic acid to help prevent the oil oxidation that contributes to breakouts (and visible signs of aging). It’s also been shown to reduce oiliness and refine skin texture while visibly improving the skin’s clarity and fine lines.
Remember, using a topical vitamin C antioxidant in conjunction with broad-spectrum sunscreen each and every day is key for the most comprehensive environmental skin protection.
Looking to improve the appearance of age spots or freckles? Learn how to tailor your skin care regimen to address discoloration with SkinCeuticals on the LovelySkin Blog.