Product Review: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator claims to soften skin immediately and provide longer term improvements to wrinkles, ages spots, and skin firmness through microdermabrasion. The long term benefits are increased circulation in the face, improved cell turnover, and better oxygen flow, all of which are known to make the appearance of a face look younger. The commercials for the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, hosted by aging actresses like Diane Lane and Diane Keaton, promise salon-like results almost immediately.

I purchased the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator for $29.99. The product comes with the applicator, the necessary 2 AA batteries, and 12 one-use puffs. The instructions recommend that you use it 3 times per week so the supply of puffs lasts for about a month. It's worthwhile to pick up more puffs when you purchase the applicator. It's easy to put the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator together: simply pop the batteries in, Velcro the puff to the applicator head, then push the applicator head onto the base. The blue puffs have a scrub-like texture similar to the rough side of a kitchen scrubby. The puffs contain cleanser and you just wet the puff to start the treatment.

The instructions state to move the applicator in circles all over your face, covering each area for one to two minutes. As I practically never use microdermabrasion on my face, I used it a little longer to make sure that I would see the intended effect. Best to heed the instructions as my face was sensitive for the next day and a half. It's important to not soak the puff too much or you will find that the excess water and cleanser will drip into your eyes. The application process was relaxing. The vibration of the applicator gives your face a massage as well as microdermabrasion. I found the process very relaxing. Once I was done, I washed the cleanser off my face with a cloth and let my face air dry.

I definitely noticed a difference right away. The areas on my chin and nose, where I have dead skin and large pores, were immensely smoother. My face felt tighter and tingly, like the few times in my life when I have gotten a facial at a spa. Foundation makeup goes on my face more evenly and smoothly. I don't know what the long term effects on the crow's feet wrinkles around my eyes or the deep wrinkles between my eyebrows will be, but I will definitely be using the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator three times a week to find out. The only thing I did not like about the product was the fact that you have to continually buy throw-away pads. Not the most earth-friendly product. Compared to even a single spa facial, though, it's worth the outlay of cash.