Our Science
Research and innovation are at the core of the SkinCeuticals mission, and our dedication to science has established the brand as a leader in the advanced skincare arena. The company’s founding was the direct result of a revolutionary discovery that set the standard for antioxidant formulation. SkinCeuticals continues to pioneer next-generation products that will optimize the health and beauty of the skin—and change the face of skincare for years to come.
SkinCeuticals: The Antioxidant Authority
With four generations of topical antioxidant formulations, 10 patents, and more than 200 studies published in prestigious medical
journals, SkinCeuticals is a trailblazer in antioxidant science.
Revolutionizing Antioxidant Science
Since 1997 and the launch of our first stabilized, pure L-ascorbic and topical antioxidants, SkinCeuticals has pushed the science and innovation of antioxidants, leading to the launch of C E Ferulic serum. Today, C E Ferulic is an industry-leading antioxidant serum recommended by over 10,000 clinics around the world.
Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, SkinCeuticals founding scientist, conducted research about antioxidant formulation and discovered specific formulation factors, now known as the Duke Antioxidant patent. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these standards.
EXPLORE ANTIOXIDANTS
The Science Behind Antioxidants
Properly formulated topical antioxidants have been shown to neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. Some improving the
appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
The SkinCeuticals
Difference
A topical vitamin C antioxidant must be formulated properly to be effective on skin. This is dependent on three factors: The form of vitamin C used, the concentration, and the pH of the solution.
In adherence with the Duke patent, each antioxidant that SkinCeuticals creates has been subjected to rigorous clinical studies—and the results are clear: SkinCeuticals vitamin C serums neutralize free radicals caused by solar radiation and other environmental factors while helping to maintain and improve the overall appearance of skin.
explore our vitamin c serumsCommitted to the Science of Healthy Skin
Since SkinCeuticals was founded, we have had an unwavering dedication to our physicians and patients, clinically validated
research, and developing effective formulations. In addition, we perform rigorous clinical testing and strive to provide consumers
with unparalleled product quality. Our charters outline the specific goals, missions, promises, and standards that SkinCeuticals
has come to be known.
Research + Formulation Charter
SkinCeuticals contributed to the rise of cosmeceuticals with the first clinically proven topical vitamin C formulation. Today, we continue to lead the industry by being one of the only companies to provide scientific evidence to support our products’ claims.
Powered by Effective Ingredients
SkinCeuticals products are formulated with high concentrations of pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients clinically proven to make a significant improvement in the health and appearance of skin. The active ingredients are selected based on how they interact with each other, on skin, and within the formula itself. The ingredient combinaion, delivery system, and formula of a well-designed product can optimize the effectiveness of its ingredients.
Our Integrated Skincare Approach
At SkinCeuticals, we’ve developed an integrated skincare approach that ensures optimal consumer results. Our powerful products are designed to work synergistically with clinical procedures and other professional treatments to yield dramatic skin improvement. Because of their high potency and the benefits of combining our products with office-based treatments, SkinCeuticals formulas are available exclusively through physicians’ offices, medi-spas, and pharmacies. Authorized SkinCeuticals skincare professionals are trained to develop customized skincare programs, including at-home products and office-based procedures to deliver optimal results.
EXPLORE INTEGRATED SKINCARE
Quality Charter
To achieve our mission of achieving skin health, it’s imperative to uphold the most stringent quality control standards. This is why SkinCeuticals products are formulated with the finest, most effective, highest-quality ingredients and manufactured in facilities that have been recognized for exceeding industry benchmarks.
Clinical Testing
SkinCeuticals believes that clinical testing is essential before bringing any product to market. We begin in the lab before evaluating results in real patients, and observe how patients in different parts of the world use and respond to our formulations. Our Clinical Testing Charter explains how we test our products, and why we go above and beyond industry standards
Ethics Charter
At SkinCeuticals, our commitment to our patients is equally as important as providing advanced skincare backed by science. We hold ourselves to the highest ingredient, research, and testing standards to achieve our mission, which is to optimize skin health.
Sheldon R. Pinnell, MD
As SkinCeuticals founding scientist and chief medical advisor, Dr. Sheldon Pinnell established SkinCeuticals as the skincare industry’s antioxidant authority. Dr. Pinnell’s groundbreaking, peer-reviewed research and comprehensive dermatologic knowledge resulted in the Duke University Antioxidant patent, which is now the gold standard for topical antioxidant formulations and licensed exclusively to SkinCeuticals.
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Groundbreaking Research
With nearly 40 years of experience researching and developing technologies that help to prevent accelerated skin aging and skin cancer, Dr. Pinnell’s work established SkinCeuticals as a leader in scientifically validated skincare.
SkinCeuticals is committed to cutting-edge skin science, and this is reinforced by strategic relationships within the scientific community. We have established a network of leading scientists from the fields of cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, and biophysics to further understand and research skin aging, skin types, and skin conditions.
With this comprehensive knowledge of the skin and skin health, SkinCeuticals continues to raise the skincare bar and maintain its leadership position in the skincare industry.
Our Scientific Methodology
Read more about our potent formulas, rigorous ethical standards, and recommendations for optimizing your skincare routine.
