Vitamin C antioxidant serum with phloretin and ferulic acid provides environmental protection and improves the appearance of fine lines and discoloration. Product Details A daily-use vitamin C antioxidant, Phloretin CF combines 10% pure vitamin C, 2% phloretin, and 0.5% ferulic acid to help prevent free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollution. With regular use, it also improves visible signs of aging and sun damage (including fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration) by promoting the skin’s natural renewal process and maintaining the integrity of its supportive protein matrix. Potent combination of antioxidants works synergistically for optimal protection against environmental assaults Improves the appearance of fine lines, discoloration, uneven skin tone, and other visible signs of aging and sun damage Helps accelerate cellular turnover and refine skin texture Formulated at a precise pH and concentration for optimal absorption Paraben-, dye-, fragrance-, gluten-, and silicone-free CLINICAL STUDY In vivo punch biopsy shows that Phloretin CF significantly reduces sunburn count vs. placebo in skin exposed to solarsimulated light. Before After SCIENCE SkinCeuticals research shows that specific combinations of antioxidants, when effectively formulated, provide superior results to each single antioxidant formulation. Phloretin CF is a triple antioxidant cocktail formulation shown to provide broad-range environmental protection due to a synergistic combination phloretin, pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), and ferulic acid. It is formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent as vitamin C is a highly-potent antioxidant that is, by its structure, difficult to effectively deliver on skin.The Duke Antioxidant patent describes the formulation parameters required for effective delivery of vitamin C to skin:1) pure l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C)2) an acidic pH within the 2.0-3.5 pH range and3) a concentration between 10%-20%. Use In the morning after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops to a dry face, neck, and chest before other skincare products. May be used on the back of the hands. Homecare Regimen Day 1. CLEANSE & TONE.2. PREVENT WITH PHLORETIN CF.3. CORRECT.4. MOISTURIZE.5. PROTECT. Key Ingredients PHLORETIN: Antioxidant derived from apples and the bark of fruit trees, it helps protect against unwanted pigment production and slows the degradation of the skin’s supportive protein matrix L-ASCORBIC ACID (vitamin C): Provides superior antioxidant protection against free radicals, supports the skin’s natural protein production, improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and sun damage, and helps regenerate vitamin E in the skin FERULIC ACID: This plant-based antioxidant enhances the benefits of phloretin and vitamin C by increasing stability; also helps protect against unwanted pigment production.
