Youth to the People Kale + Green Tea Cleanser & Cream Review| Dr Dray

TL;DR

A reviewer gives a negative assessment of the Youth to the People face wash and moisturizer, citing ineffective cleansing capabilities, drying effects, and false anti-aging claims.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🛟 Antioxidants in skincare products are often unstable and more likely to preserve the product rather than benefit the skin.
• ❓ Fragrance in skincare products can cause allergic reactions and sensitivity.
• 🍵 Green tea in skincare products may have some limited benefits for diminishing the appearance of pores.
• 📢 The Youth to the People products are not cost-effective, with the cleanser priced at $36 for 8 ounces and the moisturizer at $48 for 2 ounces.
• 🥶 The labeling of the products includes false claims about the absence of parabens, sulfates, and other ingredients that are generally not problematic. The true selling point is that the products are cruelty-free.

Questions & Answers

Q: Does the Kale and Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Face Wash effectively cleanse the skin?

No, the reviewer found the cleanser to be ineffective in removing makeup and sunscreen, stings around the eyes, and drying.

Q: Does the Superfood Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream provide sufficient hydration?

No, the moisture cream is watery and not occlusive, causing dryness instead of moisturizing the skin.

Q: Do the Youth to the People products live up to their anti-aging claims?

The reviewer dismisses the anti-aging claims as gimmicky and false, stating that the products do not contain ingredients that can prevent aging.

Q: Can the fragrance in the products cause skin issues?

Fragrance can cause allergic contact dermatitis, and the reviewer cautions against using products with fragrance, particularly since cosmetic companies do not have to disclose fragrance components.

Q: Are there alternative green tea-based cleansers and moisturizers?

The reviewer suggests trying Crave's Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser and Miss Leah Alya's green tea-containing moisturizer, which are less fragranced and more effective.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Youth to the People Kale and Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Face Wash claims to have antioxidant properties but is essentially a fragranced cleanser that does not effectively remove makeup or sunscreen, stings around the eyes, and is drying.

• The Youth to the People Superfood Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream, which also contains green tea, is watery and not occlusive, leading to dryness. It is also fragranced and does not live up to its moisturizing claims.