As the founding father of topical antioxidants, he was the first to patent a stable form of vitamin C proven through peerreviewed research to effectively penetrate skin, delivering eight times the skin’s natural antioxidant protection. Before helping to shape the cosmeceutical industry, Pinnell led major advances in the understanding of skin biology and the pathogenesis of skin diseases. Early in his career, he made seminal contributions to the understanding of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the role of vitamin C in collagen biosynthesis. Pinnell has been globally recognized for his contributions to science and skin care, most recently receiving an honorary membership to the Society for Investigative Dermatology. Over his lifetime, he also received numerous medical and scientific awards including The Best Doctors in America, The International Who’s Who in Medicine, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, and Who’s Who in America. Pinnell published more than 200 scientific articles on dermatology topics such as photo aging, collagen synthesis, UV protection, topical vitamin C, and other antioxidants. Pinnell also authored approximately 20 book chapters and holds 10 patents.