SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals is a cosmeceutical skin care company that introduced the first stable L-ascorbic acid preparation (topical Vitamin-C application) to the U.S. market. Co-founded in 1997 by Russell Moon and Alden Pinnell, the international brand was acquired by the L'Oréal Group under the Active Cosmetics division.

SkinCeuticals sells its products through a specialized distribution network including dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, and high-end spas. Its headquarters remain in Dallas, Texas while sales reach more than a dozen countries.

Patents

• Use of milk thistle extract in skin care compositions - Issue date: Feb 25, 2003. Patent number: 6524599
• Methods for treating fungal infections - Filing date: Aug 14, 2003 U.S. Classification 514723000; 424061000
• Topical composition comprising olive leaf extract - Issue date: Jun 1, 2004. Patent number: 6743449
• Skin-care composition - Issue date; Jan 9, 2007. International Classification A61K007/06; A61K035/78
• Stabilized ascorbic acid compositions and methods - Issue date: Feb 20, 2007. Patent number: 7179841
• PATENT PENDING: Anti-aging composition containing phloretin - Filing date: Mar 20, 2007. U.S. Classification: 514/456; 514/458; 514/474; 514/569; 514/733; 514/725

External links

• Skinceuticals.com - Official website
  • France site
  • L'Oreal Site Map