Vitamin C antioxidant serum with silymarin and ferulic acid provides environmental protection for oily and blemish-prone skin, reduces oiliness, refines skin texture, and visibly improves skin clarity and fine lines.
Appropriate for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin types.
30 ml / 1 fl oz
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
A breakthrough combination antioxidant serum for oily and blemish-prone skin combines 0.5% silymarin (milk thistle extract), 15% l-ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid and 0.5% salicylic acid to help prevent oil oxidation that can lead to breakouts, and visible signs of aging. This oil-free formula is clinically demonstrated to reduce oiliness, refine skin texture, and visibly improve skin clarity and fine lines.
Key Benefits of SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
- Provides advanced antioxidant protection from environmental aggressors
- Helps prevent oil oxidation that can lead to breakouts
- Reduces oiliness, refines skin texture and minimizes pore appearance
- Improves skin clarity, radiance, post-blemish marks and uneven skin tone
- Improves the appearance of fine lines
- Oil-, dye-, and silicone-free
Clinical Study Results
Study A
Silymarin CF is demonstrated to provide greater protection than untreated skin at two exposure intensities of UV:
- 68% protection from intensive UV exposure
- 79% protection from daily UV exposure
Protocol: 10 subjects received application of Silymarin CF on the back for four consecutive days followed by UV-irradiation with one exposure of 3x MED or three consecutive daily exposures of 1x MED. Measurements of erythema and photography were taken 24 hours after the final exposure.
Study B
Lipid peroxides are the chemical product of oil oxidation—they damage cell membranes and induce inflammation, and can contribute to blemish formation. Silymarin CF was evaluated in-vivo for its ability to protect human sebum against oxidation after four weeks of use, and was shown to be effective at reducing lipid peroxides by up to 76%.
Protocol: Sebum collected from the forehead of 35 subjects in China with oily skin, after 4 weeks of Silymarin CF use. The ratio of squalene to squalene peroxides was measured.
Key Ingredients
0.5% Silymarin:
- Powerful plant-based antioxidant derived from milk thistle
- Helps prevent oil oxidation
- Provides antioxidant protection against free radicals
15% L-Ascorbic Acid:
- Pure vitamin C (not a derivative)
- Provides superior antioxidant protection against free radicals
- Improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and sun damage
- Helps regenerate vitamin E present in the skin
0.5% Ferulic Acid:
- Plant-based antioxidant
- Enhances the benefits of vitamin C by increasing stability
0.5% Salicylic Acid:
- Beta hydroxy acid
- Helps clear sebum and cellular debris in the pores
- Provides effective exfoliation
- Improves the appearance of dullness and discolouration
Directions AM
Once in the morning after cleansing and toning, place 4-5 drops in a palm of hand. Using fingertips, apply to a dry face, neck, and chest before other skincare products.
Complete your regimen with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. When used together, SkinCeuticals antioxidants and broad-spectrum sunscreens provide more comprehensive protection against visible aging caused by environmental aggressors
L-ascorbic acid will oxidize and darken with time but will remain effective.
Caution
If irritation occurs space applications until the skin is acclimated.
For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Store in a cool, dark place.
Note
It is normal for vitamin C products to darken after opening due to air and light exposure. This does not affect the product’s potency. Store in a cool, dark place. Use within six months of opening.
May cause a slight tingling sensation.
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I decided to try the silymarin CF as I have oily acne prone skin. I'm always told by dermatologists that Skinceuticals CE Ferulic is the best but I wasn't able to use it as it made me breakout. I've only used the Silymarin for about a week but so far I'm not breaking out. I'm looking forward to seeing improvements in my skin.
Great review! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the silymarin CF so far. Keep up the good work!
This stuff is amazing. If you have oily skin it works wonders for controlling the oil. Best product I’ve found so far for oily skin yet. Leaves your complexion with a glow. Kinda has a different smell but so worth the results.
I switch between Vitamin C Phloretin and the Silymarin, lately my 40’s skin has changed with breakouts and this is really helping keep the breakouts manageable. Nothing compares to Skinceuticals Vitamin C. Keeps my breakouts and existing disclouration controlled, and see improvement!
Thank you for your review of Silymarin CF! It's great to hear that it's been helpful in managing breakouts and improving discoloration. It's always nice to find a holy grail product that really works for your skin. And I agree, Skinceuticals makes some great vitamin C serums!
I have been buying products from Anti-Aging for a few years now. They have the best customer service, shipping and delivery services.
Love my purchase! My skin feels and looks so much better!
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