Description
Silymarin CF is the SkinCeuticals antioxidant serum built specifically for oily and acne-prone skin. It is an oil-free formula that combines 0.5% silymarin (milk thistle extract), 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 0.5% ferulic acid, and 0.5% salicylic acid to protect the skin, control the look of excess oil, and refine texture.
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What Silymarin CF does
Oily skin has an extra problem beyond the usual free radicals: the oil itself can oxidize on the skin, and that process is linked to clogged pores and breakouts. Silymarin CF was designed to address exactly that. The antioxidants defend against environmental damage while the formula is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of oiliness, refine skin texture, and soften fine lines, all without the heavy or greasy feel that keeps oily skin away from many vitamin C serums.
The ingredients, and why this combination matters
Silymarin is an antioxidant that specifically helps limit the oxidation of sebum. The 15% L-ascorbic acid delivers antioxidant protection and brightening, the 0.5% ferulic acid stabilizes and boosts the blend, and the 0.5% salicylic acid is a gentle exfoliant that keeps pores clear and improves texture. The whole thing is oil-free and lightweight.
Who it is for
This is the vitamin C serum we reach for with oily, combination-oily, blemish-prone, and congested skin. If your skin is dry, mature, or sensitive, C E Ferulic is usually the better fit.
How to use it
Each morning, on clean dry skin, apply four to five drops to the face before moisturizer and sunscreen. Because it contains salicylic acid, introduce it gradually if your skin is reactive, and always use daily SPF.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
Silymarin CF is a natural daily companion to the work we do on acne-prone and congested skin, from clarifying facials to microneedling. It keeps oil in check and supports clear, refined texture between visits. After any in-clinic resurfacing, reintroduce it once the skin has healed; we will tell you when.
Frequently asked questions
Is this good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, it was formulated for oily and acne-prone skin, and the salicylic acid helps keep pores clear. It is a daily antioxidant, not a prescription acne treatment.
Can oily skin really use a vitamin C serum?
This one, yes. It is oil-free and lightweight, designed specifically for that skin type.
Morning or night?
Morning, under sunscreen.
Buying SkinCeuticals in Toronto
We are an authorized SkinCeuticals retailer. Buying from a medical clinic rather than an unauthorized online reseller matters with active skincare, because it guarantees genuine, properly stored, in-date product, and it means a nurse or aesthetician can tell you exactly how to fit it into your routine and around your treatments. Read more on our SkinCeuticals brand page, or see all of our medical-grade skincare.
Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto, open 7 days. Authorized retailer for the brands we stock. Product guidance here is general; we confirm what suits your skin and the right timing around any treatment at your free consultation.
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