At Luminar, we believe that effective skincare goes beyond just hydration. It’s about protecting your skin from daily stressors and nourishing it with ingredients that support natural renewal. Antioxidants play a starring role in this process. These powerful compounds help defend your skin against free radicals, reduce signs of aging, and promote a healthy, radiant complexion.
Wondering what role antioxidants play in our formulas? Here’s a clear guide to what they are, how they benefit your skin, and what to expect when you use them.
Essential Antioxidants for Radiant Skin
Tocopherol / Tocopheryl Acetate / Tocopheryl (Vitamin E derivatives)
Origin: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Tocopheryl acetate is a stable derivative often used in skincare.
Classification: A potent antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from damage and supports skin barrier health.
Skin Benefits: It helps protect skin from environmental damage, locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and supports skin healing. It’s ideal for dry, sensitive, or aging skin types.
How It Works: Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals that cause oxidative stress, helping to prevent premature aging and maintain skin’s youthful appearance. It also enhances skin’s moisture retention.
Onset of Action: Many users feel improved skin softness and hydration within days, with visible anti-aging benefits appearing over 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate / Ascorbyl (Vitamin C derivative)
Origin: Derived from vitamin C, this oil-soluble form is more stable and penetrates deeply into the skin.
Classification: A powerful antioxidant vitamin known for brightening and collagen-boosting effects.
Skin Benefits: It promotes a brighter complexion, reduces dark spots, and improves skin texture while protecting against UV damage and environmental pollutants.
How It Works: It neutralizes free radicals, inhibits melanin production to reduce hyperpigmentation, and stimulates collagen synthesis to improve firmness.
Onset of Action: Expect to see brighter, more even-toned skin within 2 to 4 weeks, with continued improvements in texture and firmness over several months.
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A derivative)
Origin: A vitamin A ester derived from retinol, commonly found in plant and animal sources.
Classification: A gentle form of vitamin A that supports skin renewal and collagen production.
Skin Benefits: It smooths fine lines, evens skin tone, promotes cell turnover, and improves overall skin texture.
How It Works: By stimulating cell regeneration and collagen synthesis, it helps repair damaged skin and reduce signs of aging.
Onset of Action: Results typically appear after 4 to 8 weeks with regular use, as skin renewal cycles accelerate.
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract (Grape leaf extract)
Origin: Extracted from the leaves of grapevines, rich in plant-based antioxidants.
Classification: A natural polyphenol antioxidant that helps soothe and protect the skin.
Skin Benefits: It calms irritation, strengthens skin resilience, and protects against environmental stressors.
How It Works: This extract scavenges free radicals and reduces inflammation, supporting skin barrier function.
Onset of Action: Calming and soothing effects are often felt immediately, while improved skin health develops over weeks.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Origin: Derived from the root of the Panax ginseng plant, an adaptogenic herb.
Classification: An antioxidant and adaptogen that helps the skin resist stress.
Skin Benefits: It brightens dull skin, reduces fine lines, and improves skin elasticity.
How It Works: By neutralizing free radicals and supporting collagen production, it enhances skin vitality and firmness.
Onset of Action: Users may see a refreshed glow in 2 to 3 weeks, with more visible firmness after consistent use.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile)
Origin: Extracted from chamomile flowers, known for their soothing properties.
Classification: A natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory botanical extract.
Skin Benefits: It reduces redness, calms irritation, and supports skin healing.
How It Works: Chamomile neutralizes free radicals and soothes inflamed skin cells.
Onset of Action: Soothing benefits can be felt immediately, with redness reduction visible within days.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract (Witch Hazel)
Origin: Obtained from witch hazel leaves, traditionally used for its calming effects.
Classification: A natural antioxidant and astringent botanical extract.
Skin Benefits: It tones skin, reduces inflammation, and tightens pores.
How It Works: Witch hazel inhibits free radicals and gently shrinks pores while calming skin irritation.
Onset of Action: Many notice pore refinement and reduced redness within a week.
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract (Carrot root extract)
Origin: Derived from the root of the carrot plant, rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants.
Classification: A vitamin A precursor and antioxidant-rich botanical extract.
Skin Benefits: It nourishes and revitalizes dull skin, promoting a healthy glow.
How It Works: Carrot extract supports skin cell renewal and protects against oxidative damage.
Onset of Action: Users often see improved radiance within 2 to 3 weeks.
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Origin: Extracted from the flowers of the Helichrysum plant, known for anti-inflammatory benefits.
Classification: A botanical antioxidant with potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Benefits: It reduces redness and swelling while protecting skin from environmental damage.
How It Works: Helichrysum inhibits inflammatory pathways and neutralizes free radicals.
Onset of Action: Calming effects are usually noticeable within days, with long-term benefits over weeks.
Juglans Regia Shell Extract (Walnut shell extract)
Origin: From the shells of the walnut fruit, rich in antioxidants and natural exfoliants.
Classification: An antioxidant botanical extract with gentle exfoliating properties.
Skin Benefits: It supports skin renewal, smooths texture, and protects against oxidative stress.
How It Works: Walnut shell extract removes dead skin cells and neutralizes free radicals.
Onset of Action: Smoother skin texture is often noticeable immediately after use, with antioxidant benefits accumulating over time.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Calendula)
Origin: Extracted from the petals of the calendula flower, prized for its soothing qualities.
Classification: A botanical antioxidant and anti-inflammatory extract.
Skin Benefits: It calms irritation, reduces redness, and supports healing.
How It Works: Calendula neutralizes free radicals and soothes inflamed skin cells.
Onset of Action: Immediate soothing effects with redness reduction visible in a few days.
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (St. John's Wort)
Origin: Extracted from the flowering parts of St. John’s Wort.
Classification: A natural antioxidant botanical extract with healing properties.
Skin Benefits: It supports skin repair, calms inflammation, and protects from oxidative stress.
How It Works: It reduces free radicals and promotes regeneration of damaged skin cells.
Onset of Action: Healing and calming effects typically appear within weeks of regular use.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract / Juice Powder (Aloe Vera)
Origin: Extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant.
Classification: A soothing botanical antioxidant and hydrating extract.
Skin Benefits: It hydrates deeply, calms irritation, and supports skin healing.
How It Works: Aloe vera reduces inflammation and protects against free radical damage.
Onset of Action: Hydration and soothing are often immediate, with longer-term repair seen over weeks.
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract (Olive Leaf Extract)
Origin: Derived from olive tree leaves, known for their rich polyphenol content.
Classification: A botanical antioxidant with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects.
Skin Benefits: It strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, and fights premature aging.
How It Works: Olive leaf extract neutralizes free radicals and supports skin’s natural defenses.
Onset of Action: Users often notice calmer, more resilient skin within weeks of consistent use.
Potent Antioxidants, Visible Results
Whether you're targeting dullness, fine lines, or sensitivity, the antioxidants in our formulations are carefully chosen to deliver real, lasting benefits. From vitamins to botanical extracts, each one plays a unique role in protecting, restoring, and renewing your skin.
Clean, science-backed, and powered by nature. That’s the Luminar way.
