Silymarin CF is a breakthrough vitamin C serum for oily and blemish-prone skin that combines 0.5% silymarin (milk thistle extract), 15% l-ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid and 0.5% salicylic acid to help reduce excess oil and visible signs of aging. This oil-free formula reduces oiliness, refines skin texture, and visibly improves skin texture and fine lines.

• Protection from environmental aggressors
• Reduces oiliness
• Minimizes pore appearance and refines skin texture
• Improves skin texture, radiance, and uneven skin tone
• Improves the look of fine lines.

This combination antioxidant serum is formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent. Vitamin C is a highly-potent antioxidant that by its structure has difficultly being effectively absorbed by skin. The Duke Antioxidant patent outlines 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 and;
3) a concentration between 10%-20%.

SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these parameters.