Host: Cori Ramos — SkinCeuticals Pro & Licensed Aesthetician
Hello, and welcome, everyone, to Pro Live. My name is Cori, and today we are celebrating Vitamin C Month and the proven potent power of SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serums. We have such an amazing show in store for all of you today. Today and all month long, we are celebrating the proven benefits of vitamin C and SkinCeuticals as the antioxidant authority. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is so beneficial for all skin types. SkinCeuticals founding scientist, Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, was the first to discover, prove, and patent the exact formulation criteria required in order for a topical vitamin C serum to remain stable, effective, and actually penetrate the skin. Our formulations feature several synergistic blends of antioxidants, including pure vitamin C for optimal efficacy and stability.
You might notice we have a little bit of a different setup today. We are coming to you live from the Treatment Truck in Los Angeles, California, where we're offering custom treatments as well as providing in-depth skin consultations.
One of the top questions that we get at SkinCeuticals is which vitamin C antioxidant is best for me? Let's go help some people figure it out.
Alright. We're gonna help you figure out your perfect SkinCeuticals vitamin C formula. I have two questions. What is your skin type and what are your skin concerns? My skin type is combination. And my concern is the spots. My skin type is combination as well. I'm kinda oily in the t-zone and kinda dry on my cheeks. I don't know my skin type, but I've noticed as I've gotten older, more discoloration kind of around my eyes, a little bit lighter and little white patches.
So discoloration is a primary concern. Can you tell me, do you feel like your skin gets tight, dry, oily, a little bit of both by the end of the day? A little tight and dry. And do you ever feel like your skin gets a little oily or shiny? Sometimes, around here. That's totally normal to get oily in the t-zone and a little dry towards the outer parts of the face. We like to call that combination skin. So you have combination skin plus discoloration as your primary concern. For those two things, Phloretin CF is going to be the antioxidant answer for you. Not only does it have pure vitamin C, but it also has an ingredient called phloretin, which is an antioxidant that helps to reduce discoloration as well as brighten the overall complexion. Phloretin CF is going to be so great for everything you described. Not only is it going to help to increase radiance, it's also going to help to reduce discoloration, dark spots, and post-blemish marks.
How would I apply it and when? Great question. You only have to apply it once daily in the morning. Take about three to four drops into the palm of your hand, massage it in, and then follow with the rest of your routine ending with sunscreen.
The Brightening Vitamin C Set features Phloretin CF and AOX+ Eye Gel. Phloretin CF clinical studies show a more even skin tone, increased radiance, and a reduction in overall discoloration.
Let's go test some people's knowledge about SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serums. Have you used SkinCeuticals products before? No. Have you used vitamin C before? Yes. I have not. Well, we're going to talk a lot about vitamin C today.
I have a couple true or false questions for you. SkinCeuticals vitamin C serums are backed by more than 20 peer-reviewed dermatological publications. True or false? True. That is true. In fact, they're also backed by over 35 years of scientific research.
You need to apply SkinCeuticals vitamin C serums twice daily for best results. True or false? That is false. You actually only need to apply it once daily every morning.
True or false, you can use vitamin C and retinol together. That is true, but here's a tip. Use your vitamin C serum in the morning and your retinol in the evening. Both are great to include in an anti-aging routine — just one in the morning, one in the evening.
SkinCeuticals created National Vitamin C Day. True or false? It's actually true. SkinCeuticals created National Vitamin C Day in 2019, and that's what we're here celebrating today.
SkinCeuticals is the antioxidant authority. True or false? True. Our formulas are backed by over 35 years of scientific research.
SkinCeuticals was founded and created by a scientist. True or false? True. SkinCeuticals was created and founded by Dr. Sheldon Pinnell.
SkinCeuticals vitamin C serums have won more than 100 beauty awards. True. That is absolutely true and counting.
Let's go see if anyone has any questions about SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidants. I'm a 43-year-old woman and I don't like the wrinkles that are starting on my face. What do you recommend? Definitely a daytime vitamin C antioxidant serum. CE Ferulic is going to be the best formula for you because it's so great at helping to not only address environmental aggressors and stressors that we face every day, but also addressing fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, and loss of elasticity because of the triple antioxidant blend. You have 15% pure vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid.
Does vitamin C cause breakouts? It actually does not. Vitamin C has great anti-inflammatory benefits, and we have a specific formula that helps to reduce blemishes — Silymarin CF.
What's the best sunscreen? The best sunscreen is the one you're going to wear. I love our Daily Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 because it's hydrating, it has glycerin, and it's also brightening. If you have uneven skin tone, it's great for that. It has a beautiful radiant finish — kind of like an instant glow.
I don't have any wrinkles yet. Should I still use vitamin C? Yes. You definitely want to start using a daytime vitamin C serum regardless of whether you're seeing visible signs of aging or not, because it's going to be prevention. You're going to prevent those visible signs of aging by neutralising free radicals. Definitely start using it earlier rather than later to protect your skin and prevent those visible signs of aging caused by free radicals.
For UV protection, your vitamin C antioxidant is going to give you free radical protection from UV radiation, and you always want to pair that with a sunscreen. We call that double defense. Our best-selling sunscreen is Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50. It's super lightweight with a water-like feel and a little bit of a tint, giving you a really radiant finish.
Let's go chat with some SkinCeuticals fans about vitamin C serums. Let's figure out your skin type. Do you feel like after you wash your face, around midday, you feel dry, tight, oily, or somewhere in between? Probably oily here. So it sounds like combination — oily in some spots, a little dry in others. Totally normal.
Top skin concern? Just aging, really. My top concerns are sometimes feeling dry and just aging like everybody else. So for aging, if your primary concern is fine lines and wrinkles, I would suggest CE Ferulic. CE Ferulic is our number one best-selling vitamin C antioxidant serum. It's won over 62 awards and is the number one dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serum among medical aesthetic skincare brands.
Vitamin C antioxidant serums help to reduce the damage that UV radiation causes in our skin. When you pair your vitamin C antioxidant serum like CE Ferulic with a sunscreen, you get double defense against environmental aggressors. Not only are you protecting your skin from free radical damage, you're also going to get those visible anti-aging benefits with ongoing use.
CE Ferulic is so easy to integrate into your daily skincare routine. Apply it once daily in the morning. After you cleanse, take about three to four drops into the palm of your hand, press and massage it in, and follow with the rest of your routine ending with sunscreen.
The Vitamin C Anti-Aging Set includes CE Ferulic and AOX+ Eye Gel. CE Ferulic clinical studies show a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, increased skin firmness, and a brightened complexion. This formula is perfect if your primary concern is fine lines and wrinkles.
What do you think the best age to start using vitamin C is? It's actually never too early to start. Vitamin C is going to protect you from free radicals, which we're surrounded by every single day — produced by pollution, the sun, and even diesel engine exhaust. The sooner you can start to protect your skin, the better.
Do you need to wait in between applying layers? There's actually no need to wait between layering your SkinCeuticals products, which is a great time saver. Just get them on — they're made to work together.
For hyperpigmentation, would you consider niacinamide or vitamin C more important? I would choose vitamin C for specifically treating discoloration. We have a formula called Phloretin CF, a vitamin C serum formulated for discoloration-prone skin that helps to reduce dark spots, discoloration, and past blemish marks. You only need to apply it once a day. It contains phloretin, which helps to brighten the skin, and vitamin C, which provides protection from free radicals.
What is your skincare routine? I start with a cleanser — I love our Gentle Cleanser. My antioxidant of choice is CE Ferulic for fine lines and wrinkles. I love hyaluronic acid, so I use our Hydrating B5 Gel. I use Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, and then my sunscreen is Daily Brightening UV Defense SPF 30.
Let's chat about what your perfect antioxidant is. I would say I have combination skin in my t-zone but I'm dry everywhere else. Where I have issues, it's mostly hormonal — sometimes I get under-the-skin pimples or discoloration on my forehead. Definitely combination, very oily in the t-zone but dry around the cheeks. Acne-prone skin is my biggest concern.
We actually have an antioxidant formulated for blemish-prone skin that is also going to address fine lines, wrinkles, and protect you from environmental damage. So you get everything in one. It's called Silymarin CF. You only need to apply it once daily. It's an oil-free vitamin C serum formulated for oily and combination skin. It helps to reduce the formation of blemishes, increase radiance, and even address fine lines.
I used to use CE Ferulic, and then realised that Silymarin CF is better for acne-prone skin, and I love it. I don't have any irritation at all. And at SkinCeuticals, we offer a vitamin C antioxidant formula for every skin type and every skin concern. Whatever season your skin is in, you can rest assured there is a vitamin C antioxidant formula that is going to address your needs.
The Clarifying Vitamin C Set includes Silymarin CF and AOX+ Eye Gel. Silymarin CF is perfect for blemish-prone and oily skin types. Clinical studies show a reduction in skin oiliness and blemishes, and an improvement in clarity, fine lines, and overall skin tone.
CE Ferulic is the number one dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serum among medical aesthetic skincare brands. True or false? Extremely true.
Vitamin C makes skin sensitive to the sun. True or false? That is false. Vitamin C is going to protect your skin from free radicals produced by environmental stressors like the sun.
Vitamin C should be applied as your last step in the morning. True or false? That's actually false. You want to apply your vitamin C serum as your first step right after cleansing, and then follow with the rest of your routine ending with sunscreen.
You need to use a full dropper of SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum for it to be effective. True or false? That's false. You only need about three to four drops into the palm of your hand for it to be fully absorbed and effective.
Thank you so much for tuning in to this very special Vitamin C Pro Live. I hope you learned so much about vitamin C and SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serums.
