Skin care research shows that aging skin is the result of more than just years on the calendar. Exposure to environmental elements like sunlight, smoke, and air pollution causes photo-aging in skin. Not only does this lead to the formation of lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation - it can lead to more serious skin conditions, including cancer.A comprehensive antioxidant program can help prevent photo-aging and the onset of more serious skin conditions. Topical antioxidants have been shown to provide up to eight times the skin's natural protection from UV damage. Sunscreens are also an important part of the protection process, although they cannot do it alone. Antioxidants protect your skin from the sun in ways that sunscreens can't. When used together, antioxidants and sunscreens provide almost complete photo-protection -preventing photo-aging, preventing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting good skin health.QCP now carries an extensive line of SkinCeuticals super-antioxidant formulas for all skin types. These are designed by SkinCeuticals to provide the most advanced protection from environmental aging.