There are presented topical formulations and methods of applying theseformulations intherapeutically effective amounts directly to areas of the human skin toremediate and to countereffects that are commonly regarded as aging. The formulations address theeffects on the skin ofUV light, High Energy Visible (HEV) light, blue light, and Urban Dust as wellas remediating finelines and age-related localized melanin concentrations ("age spots"),improving the uniformity ofskin tone (reduction in skin redness) and enhancing the brightness of the skinto provide a moreyouthful appearance. Skin treated with the formulations also exhibit areduction in the depth andprominence of wrinkles, a marked reduction in harmful reactive oxygen speciesin the treated skin,and a reduction in lipid peroxidation caused by Urban Dust.