Victoria Principal Secret Reclaim Skin Care

Victoria Principal's anti-aging skin care product is known as "Principal Secret Reclaim", presented by Guthy-Renker. A clever marketing technique in that it's "Victoria Principle's Secret". Victoria Principal is a cosmetics Entrepreneur who believes her skin care products are the best available and she presents those opinions in the infomercial called "Reverse the Signs of Aging". The recent advertisement claims people use the product in lieu of expensive cosmetic surgery to give a more youthful appearance to their skin. One woman who is age 42, looks to be in her mid to late 20's in the infomercial after using this skin cream product. Apparently over 2 million customers (ranging in age) currently use the Reclaim product and have had drastically successful skin care results. Catherine Crier hosts to interview Victoria Principal about her fascination with skin care and why she delved into the business.

According to the infomercial, Principal Secret Reclaim helps give smoother skin texture and reduces wrinkle lines.  It basically accelerate the skin’s natural exfoliation process and gives a more youthful facial appearance.   Reclaim uses a patent-pending combination of Argireline and APT-GC.  One of these is the snythetic ingredient known as Argireline, a trade name for Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, which has anti-aging properties.    It's main purpose is to give people's skin a younger look by reducing deep wrinkles and lines around the eyes and forehead regions of the face.  It is important to note that some people have reported instances of sagging and other side effects occurring when using products containing Argireline.  Many, but not all, suppliers of Argireline products advise that people should only use the product only on the specific areas with lines/wrinkles but not all over the face.  It is similar to the way Botox treatments are given specifically by injecting one affected area.  Argireline isn't injected, but applied to certain areas of the face as well.

Victoria Principal's Secret anti-aging skin-care products operate on the "3 Steps, 3 Minutes" concept.  Step 1 is Cleansing the skin, while Step 2 is Repairing the skin and Step 3 is Moisturizing the skin.  With her Principal Secret Reclaim skin care cream, she guarantees customers will see and feel visible results in 30 days. Clinical trails have found the Reclaim product gives an increase in moisture level, restoration of skin elasticity and a visible reduction of wrinkles.  In the infomercial there are two new products included "Age Braker" cream and the "Radiance" illuminating youth wand which is used for touch up areas to help get better looking skin in 30 seconds.  There's also an Age Braker Enzyme Mask and Peel featured in the television ad.

Victoria Secret was born in 1950 and is an actress who has had starring roles in both television series and films.  One of her most notable roles was starring as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the hit TV show Dallas in 1978.  More recently, Victoria appeared in a role on the 2000 primetime soap opera "Titans".  The series had a very short run and was produced by Aaron Spelling of Beverly Hills 90210 fame.

In 1987, Victoria started her own production company called Victoria Principal Productions.  Years later, she became more interested in skin care products and developed her line of products known as "Principal Secret".  In addition to her skin-care products she's also the author of 3 skin care books as well.  She received an honorary degree from Drexel University in 1995, and also has become a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.

Victoria's latest book is called "Living Principal" and teaches women body and mind health tips including attitude adjustment, diet, exercise, hair care, and skin care.  Her other books "The Body Principal" from 1983 and "The Beauty Principal" from 1984 are no longer in print.

Victoria Principal notes in the ad that Principal Secret has been operating since 1991 and looks to provide the best products it can for its loyal customers.  Victoria backs her products fully in that she gives a 60-Day "Bottom of the Jar" guarantee.  If a customer is not satisfied with any of her skin care products within 60 days, they can return the jar(s) for a full refund (less S&H).  They can get the refund even if the returned jars are completely empty.  This seems like a very reasonable guarantee and added benefit of doing business with Principal Secret.  Add to this fact that Victoria Principal is a reputable actress who has not had negative publicity, and her product seems to be something that people would support.  The infomercial even includes Sherri Sam, a well-known actress from the TV series "Rescue Me" who supports the product and uses it to prepare herself for red carpet appearances.  Dermatologist Derek Jones, MD also makes an appearance to discuss how he's seen the product work especially well for his clients.

Reclaim anti-aging skin care kit sells for $29.95 plus shipping and handling (or $19.95 if you call in next 20 minutes of the ad) in its current running infomercial. The reclaim skin care kit includes a cleanser, day cream, night cream, eye cream, serum and mask.  The choice is really up to individuals whether they want to go with an infomercial product for anti-aging skin care.  Do your homework and don't buy something that will cause irritation or other problems.  These products tend to make extravagant claims and use sensationalized advertising methods.  However, Victoria Principal has a good, clean reputation and that may go a long way when it comes to pitching special products via infomercial advertising.