How It Works
Personalized Genetics, Made Simple
A clear process from at-home collection to your secure digital report.
Complete a simple cheek swab at home, return your sample, and receive personalized Skin Health insights based on your genetics.
Trusted Laboratory Standards
The Science Behind Your Results
Genetic Markers Genotyped
650000
+
Skin Health Genetic Variants
146
Skin Health Areas
9
Personalized Insights
17
Broad Genetic Analysis
Focused Skin Health Analysis
Personalized Insights
Your sample is genotyped across 650,000+ genetic markers. From that broad foundation, 146 selected variants associated with Skin Health are analyzed for your report and translated into 17 personalized insights across 9 Skin Health areas. The 146 Skin Health variants are the focused Skin Health analysis — the remaining genotyped markers are not Skin Health variants and are not analyzed or reported.
From Cheek Swab to Personalized Insights
Three simple steps take you from at-home collection to your secure digital Skin Health report.
01
Collect
Complete your at-home cheek swab.
02
Return
Return your sample using the prepaid materials provided. Your sample is processed using SNP genotyping technology to identify genetic variants associated with areas of Skin Health.
03
Discover
Access your personalized Skin Health report and better understand your genetic insights.
Everything You Need
Your Skin Health DNA Test Includes
- At-home cheek-swab collection kit
- Prepaid return materials
- Laboratory processing and genetic analysis
- Analysis of 146 Skin Health genetic variants
- 17 personalized insights across 9 Skin Health areas
- Secure digital Skin Health report
- Easy-to-understand educational interpretations and recommendations
See What Your Results Could Look Like
Your Genetics, Made Understandable
Your YouthfulDNA® Skin Health report translates findings from 146 selected genetic variants into 17 personalized insights across nine areas of skin health—helping you understand your inherited tendencies in clear, practical language.
Every area of your report follows the same three-part structure, so your results stay easy to follow from the first page to the last.
Step 01
Your Result
Each Skin Health area shows the genetic variants analyzed for that area and where your inherited tendency falls.
Step 02
What It May Mean
A plain-language interpretation of that tendency, written to be understood without a background in genetics.
Step 03
What You May Want to Consider
Educational considerations related to that area, so you can have a more informed conversation with your skincare professional.
When Will I Receive My Results?
Results are typically available within 10–15 business days after the laboratory receives your sample.
Your completed Skin Health report will be available securely online.
Your completed Skin Health report will be available securely online.
What You Can Learn
What Can Your Genetics Reveal About Your Skin?
Your results can help you better understand inherited tendencies associated with important areas of your Skin Health.
Hydration & Barrier Function
Elasticity & Structural Support
Antioxidant Response
Skin Aging
Genetics is one part of the picture. Environmental, lifestyle, age and skincare factors can also influence your skin.
Privacy & Security
Your personal and genetic information is protected by privacy and security safeguards at every stage — from at-home collection, through laboratory processing, to secure digital delivery of your report. Our policies explain how your information is collected, used, protected and shared, and how to reach us with a question or request.
Common Questions
How is my DNA sample collected?
Your YouthfulDNA® Skin Health DNA Test uses a simple at-home cheek swab.
How long do results take?
Results are typically available within 10–15 business days after the laboratory receives your sample.
How do I receive my results?
Your personalized Skin Health report is delivered securely online.
Is YouthfulDNA® a medical test?
YouthfulDNA® provides educational genetic and wellness information. Results are not intended to diagnose disease or medical conditions, determine treatment options, or replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.