What Is SkinCeuticals?
SkinCeuticals was founded on groundbreaking research by Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, a Duke University dermatologist whose work revolutionized the skincare industry. In 1992, Dr. Pinnell became the first scientist to stabilize pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) at a low pH and prove it could be effectively absorbed by the skin. This discovery led to the first topical vitamin C patent, creating an entirely new skincare category. That patent, licensed exclusively to SkinCeuticals, established the precise formulation parameters an antioxidant must meet to penetrate and protect the skin. These parameters—now known as the "Duke Antioxidant Patent"—remain the gold standard for topical antioxidant formulation to this day.
According to research published by SkinCeuticals in peer-reviewed medical journals, their antioxidant serums have been clinically demonstrated to:
- Reduce up to 48% of potential damage from free radicals formed by pollution, sun, and metals
- Provide up to 8x stronger skin protection against environmental aggressors
- Reduce combined oxidative damage from UVA/UVB rays, ozone pollution, and diesel exhaust by up to 41%
The brand's philosophy centers on three principles:
- Prevent: Neutralize environmental damage before it occurs.
- Protect: Support the skin's natural defenses.
- Correct: Reverse visible signs of aging and damage.
