Overview

Youthful Essence has captured a lot of attention from the general public, due to the fact that this product is advertised heavily on T.V., thanks to a series of infomercials starring soap opera star Susan Lucci. Although she looks fantastic, the AntiAging-Reviews.com research team prides itself on not being dazzled by celebrities but instead chooses to look critical at each and every formula it reviews. The company that designed and produced Youthful Essence - Guthy Renker - certainly has a reputation for creating financially successful product lines. But financial success also does not necessarily mean that the product is the best choice for reduce wrinkles.

 Featured Ingredients

Basically, Youthful Essence is an at-home microdermabrasion kit, which is meant to exfoliate the skin using a variety of ingredients delivered with miniature crystals that are supposed to remove dead and wrinkled from the surface. According to Guthy Renker, the formula consists mostly of a vitamin-enriched cream, although it is not clear what vitamins are used, and what ingredients are responsible for the exfoliating effect. Considering that some ingredients can be harsh and irritating on the skin, the AntiAging-Reviews.com team would like to know more specifics before judging the ingredients.

Plus, it is important to realize that - even though exfoliation is an important step in removing wrinkles and setting a foundation for skin renewal - it is only the first step. Unfortunately, Youthful Essence does not seem to include any ingredients that can keep the anti-aging process going, such as Glucosamine Complex and Regenex (which boost collagen) or Hyaluronic Acid (which replenishes lost moisture).

 Web Site Description

The web site for Youthful Essence is one of the most thorough and well-constructed web sites that we have reviewed. Although the product lacks specific ingredients that we judge as being essential - and a full ingredient list is not posted - the web site does take the effort to fully discuss the product and answer common questions about its product. In addition, customers do have the option of signing up for automated shipping of Youthful Essence, which can be convenient. There are also plenty of Before and After photos showing the effects of exfoliation, even if these effects may only be temporary.

 Positives

- Formula does seem to be an effective exfoliator

 Negatives

- Does not contain collagen boosters or Hyaluronic Acid

- No free trial offered

- Some exfoliants - and exfoliant crystals - can irritate the skin

 Conclusion

Even though Youthful Essence does seem to be an effective exfoliating formula - and it has the backing of celebrities like Susan Lucci - the AntiAging-Reviews.com team is not ready to endorse it as a first line method of reducing wrinkles and fine lines. And smoothing out of wrinkles is likely to be a temporary effect, especially given the lack of known collagen boosters in the formula. If Youthful Essence is used along with other known wrinkle reduction products, it can help. But we would not recommend it as your sole strategy for looking younger.