Highlights

♦ Antioxidant - Among the world’s most powerful!
♦ Anti-aging - Aids in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pore size.
♦ Anti-inflammatory - Calming and cooling to the skin: ideal for rosacea, sensitive skin and after various skin procedures.
♦ Green tea extracts in this product confer tremendous antioxidant benefits to the skin
♦ Caffeine enhances the antioxidant properties of the green tea.
♦ One bottle is equivalent to approximately 500 cups of green tea.
♦ The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum is a tan colored product due to the concentration of the green tea.

Recommended Skin Types

The majority of patients can experience the benefits of green tea extracts. 

♦ Patients with acne and oily skin indeed prefer this serum over a cream formulation
♦ Anti-aging patients and those concerned about photo-damage
♦ Patients with rosacea and sensitive skin
♦ Patients after various skin procedures such as laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, IPL PhotoFacial, etc.

Ingredient Focus: Caffeine USP
1) Why add caffeine USP to The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum?

Research has shown that the addition of caffeine USP to green tea extracts enhances the antioxidant proper­ties. Conney, et. al. have published widely on the effects of caffeine and the green tea extracts.  Green tea extracts inhibit sunlight-induced skin cancer in humans. The data they present shows very high rates of tumor inhibition. An additional study out of Rutgers University College of Pharmacy found that topical applica­tions of caffeine and green tea extracts inhibit carcinogenesis and selectively increase apoptosis in UVB-induced tumors in mice. While The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum in no way makes a cancer prevention claim, we do encourage our patients to review the literature and make their own decisions.

2) How much caffeine is added to The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum?

We traditionally formulate our skin care products according to reputable research studies for maximum efficacy.  In this case, The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum has the same amount of caffeine that was used in the Rutgers study “Topical Applications of Caffeine or Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Inhibit Carcinogenesis and Selectively Increase Apoptosis in UVB-Induced Skin Tumors in Mice”.

3) Should I be concerned about the stimulant effects of caffeine in this product?

Application of the Antioxidant Serum to small surface areas such as the face, hands and neck should not cause such side effects.

4) Does the caffeine USP in The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum present any skin irritation issues?

No irritation was noted during development and patient trials of this serum.  Caffeine and related compounds have a history of use in cosmetics, and are not known to be irritants.

5) Can I use The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum with other skin care regimens?

Yes.  The Antioxidant Serum is compatible with all other skin care products; in fact, the application of this serum may actually reduce the irritation often associated with other treatments such AHAs, retinoids, hydroquinones or acne products. Additionally, the use of a high-quality SPF sunscreen and The Berman Skin Institute Antioxidant Serum is recommended.