Enhancing concrete's resilience against freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles is a critical challenge in civil engineering, especially in cold climates, where repeated freezing and thawing lead to structural degradation. This review explores the effectiveness of various additives, including supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and chemical admixtures, in improving concrete durability under F-T conditions. Factors influencing F-T resistance include the type and percentage of SCM replacement, the water-cement ratio, pore structure refinement, and air entrainment. The mechanisms by which additives enhance the durability-such as reducing the permeability, improving the microstructure, and increasing the compressive strength-are examined through an extensive review of experimental studies. The findings indicate that manufactured additives, such as silica fume, metakaolin, nano-SiO