SkinCeuticals is a cosmeceutical brand that uses medical/drug ingredients in its products. The brands concept is "Prevent, Protect, Correct," and its products are based on a combination of antioxidant ingredients that protect the skin and prevent the effects of free radicals. One of the main antioxidants in SkinCeutical products is L-ascorbic acid, which is pure vitamin C. The brand released a serum with 10% vitamin C L-Ascorbic in 1997, and in 2005, it launched CE Ferulic, which combined a higher concentration of pure L-Ascorbic Vitamin C (15%) with Vitamin E and Ferulic acid from wheat extract (0.5% of Ferulic acid) .
The SkinCeuticals website provides a skincare ingredients dictionary that lists the ingredients used in their products. For example, Aerated Silica is a synthetically-derived ingredient that can absorb up to 15x its weight in oil to help mattify skin complexion. Algae Extracts have been shown to act as emollients and soothing agents capable of delivering a variety of nutrients to skin. Artemia Salina is a non-toxic derivative of hydroquinone that helps fade the appearance of discoloration and improve uneven skin tone. Impregnated Biocellulose Fibers are a fine network of highly absorbent biofibers that are impregnated with water to provide immediate cooling relief to skin. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been shown to improve skin texture and radiance. Olive Leaf Extract is derived from olive leaves and is rich in antioxidants including oleuropeine and hydroxytyrosol. Its moisturizing properties make it beneficial for dry skin types. Optical Diffusers are used to scatter and diffuse light to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.
The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum contains Ethoxydiglycol, L Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Laureth 23, Alpha Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Ferulic Acid, and Water. Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent, moisturizer/humectant, and perfuming agent. L Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant, skin brightening, and buffering agent. Propylene Glycol is a moisturizer/humectant, solvent, and viscosity controlling agent. Glycerin is a skin-identical ingredient and moisturizer/humectant. Laureth 23 is an emulsifying and surfactant/cleansing agent. Alpha Tocopherol is an antioxidant. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative. Triethanolamine is a buffering agent. Ferulic Acid is an antioxidant and antimicrobial/antibacterial agent that has soothing and moisturizing properties[[2...
