Overview

This company has been operating since 1997 and has been involved in clinical studies with Duke University and the National Institutes for Health. This alone is impressive, since any company associated with such research would have an inside track on the latest discoveries in wrinkle reduction technology. Unfortunately, research by AntiAging-Reviews.com into its leading anti-aging product - Serum 20 - was less than impressive.

Featured Ingredients

SkinCeuticals Serum 20 is so named because it contains a 20% concentration of L-Ascorbic Acid, which is a particular form of vitamin C. One of the most widely used antioxidants, Vitamin C has shown an ability to help protect the skin from free radical damage that results from sun exposure and environmental pollutants. But most studies also stipulate that it can take up to 8 weeks or more to see any reduction in wrinkles or fine lines. Considering that most customers want to see results sooner than that, L-Ascorbic Acid may not be the best choice, especially as a feature ingredient. It seems to work best as a supportive compound, not an active ingredient. Ferulic Acid is included in the formula because this ingredient helps facilitate the rapid absorption of Vitamin C. This effort is commendable, because that will perhaps ensure a quicker anti-aging effect than is normally produced by Vitamin C alone. But the company does not provide additional information to substantiate this theory.  SkinCeuticals offers many other skincare products, some of which may have more merit than Serum 20. But the mixed results with this formula make the AntiAging0Reviews.com team suspicious of their other efforts. To their credit, they do offer a Hyaluronic Acid formula. Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most powerful moisturizing nutrients available, since it seems to hold water in the skin and provide a smoother and softer look and feel to the skin. 

Web Site Description

Although the web site does a fairly good job at describing SkinCeuticals products, there are no prices listed, and it is not clear whether consumers can order directly from the site. This is troublesome, since it suggests that those wanting to try SkinCeuticals products may have to go to retail stores or through some other middleman situation, which could mean higher out-of-pocket expense. In addition, the AntiAging-Reviews.com team found evidence that L-Ascorbic Acid may irritate skin, which makes it questionable for sensitive skin types.

Positives

- More than 10 years of experience in the cosmetic field, including professional collaboration with Duke University and the National Institutes of Health

- Admits that use of this product with a formula containing Hyaluronic Acid will lead to a better effect

 Negatives

- Consumers may have to wait 8 weeks to see fewer wrinkles

- Ascorbic acid may irritate the skin

- Formula does not include Glucosamine Complex, Regenex or other established wrinkle reduction nutrients

Conclusion

While SkinCeuticals seems to be on the right track by linking up with prestigious academic institutions, its efforts to create a high-power anti-wrinkle formulas need to go further. While Serum 20 could enhance the use of other leading wrinkle reducers, such as Dermitage or Instant Lifting Crème, the AntiAging-Reviews.com team would not recommend using this product as the only strategy for looking younger.