If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “My poor pores!” you’re not alone.
Yes, we’re talking about the approximately 20,000 tiny openings on your face that seem to collect dirt, oil, and other unappealing particles quicker than a woeful teenager inhales a pint of ice cream after a rough breakup.
And, when a face pocked with enlarged pores stares back at us in the mirror, many of us may have the urge to run to the freezer to grab a pint of ice cream ourselves. But don’t despair! There’s hope ahead—and it’s way closer than you think.
Hyperpigmentation, skin discoloration, melanin expression—call it what you will: when we talk about skin discoloration in relation to skin health, we typically are referring to the effects of melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced within the deepest layer of the epidermis by melanocytes and while different kinds of melanin are produced, they all relate to one thing: skin pigment. Melanin provides color for your skin. We’re going to take a closer look at the role of melanin expression in the skin and how imbalances can affect discoloration due to age and environmental factors.
Adaptogens are natural herbs or roots that help your body adapt to or resist stress. They are usually consumed as a supplement, food item, or tea. But what exactly do adaptogens do?
There are many different adaptogens that can be found all over the world from Ashwagandha, an evergreen shrub found in India, the Middle East, and regions of Africa, to a high-altitude shrub that grows in artic and mountainous parts of North America, Europe, and Asia called Rhodiola rosea L. No matter where they are found or how they are consumed, adaptogens can aid in supporting your overall health...
Many dermatologists agree that one of the most important things you can do for your skin is wear sunscreen. While essential for life, the sun releases different kinds of ultraviolet radiation, the most common being UVA and UVB. UVA rays have a wavelength between 320-400 nm and are known to contribute to photoaging and hyperpigmentation and may even contribute to skin cancer. UVB rays have a wavelength between 280-320 nm, and exposure to these sunrays can cause sunburns, skin cancer, hyperpigmentation, and skin inflammation. Often not fully understood, sunscreens are one of the easiest ways to protect your skin from...
Summer is in full swing! Outdoor activities from hiking to pool-side lounging are beckoning, but a year-long pandemic might have you looking for a jump start on your healthy summer glow by using a sunless tanner. Healthy, of course, is the key here as there are many mixed claims about sunless tanners, their ingredients, and the protection they provide. Here is a quick look at the science behind a summer tan, sunless tanners, and ways to keep your skin healthy-looking throughout the season.
Sun care products often refer to the “healthy tan,” which creates some confusion over whether a tan...
Nu Skin is no stranger to adaptogens. Within our Pharmanex products adaptogenic ingredients have been leveraged for years! But what exactly are adaptogens?
The commonly agreed upon definition for adaptogens are substances that help the body adapt to or resist stress. These substances usually come from botanical sources. Adaptogens have three things in common, each
Usually found in the diet as either supplements or food items, adaptogens help the body adapt to varying types of stress—physical, emotional, etc. They aid in helping stave off fatigue, build endurance, or improve focus while others can help with feelings of relaxation or calmness....
Market research has shown that 47% of women pay more attention to the ingredients used in their beauty products than they did a year ago1. It has also been found that 49% of US adults ages 18-24 look for clean beauty products. But what exactly is “clean” skin care? Clean skin care, or clean beauty, is a movement within the personal care industry that focuses on a specific product philosophy. Some mistake clean skin care with natural skin care, but these are not the same. “Clean” focuses on benefits from both natural and synthetic ingredients. Yet it scrutinizes ingredient selections...
Nu Skin’s portfolio boasts of different skin care device systems that are used with cosmetic formulations in the comfort of your own home. Nu Skin was proudly ranked the world's number one at-home beauty device system brand for 2017 and 2018 by Euromonitor International Ltd.* This achievement is no small feat, it has been years in the making. Each one of Nu Skin’s skin care devices offers a variety of benefits ranging from anti-aging (reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles) and cleansing. Below, you will find brief descriptions of each device and how they can address your skin care needs.
Enjoy the Benefits of ageLOC LumiSpa and Nu Skin 180° Face Wash Together
November 24, 2020
A fresh, glowing face is a goal that most people want to achieve. Unfortunately, this journey can easily become confusing and frustrating. You have probably asked yourself “How can I achieve glowing skin?” or “Is there something specific I should be doing as part of my skin care routine?” Depending on your skin type, what works for one person may not work for you. Luckily, Nu Skin® is here to help! Nu Skin scientists have spent years researching, studying, and testing products that will help visibly revitalize your skin and bring back that youthful glow. Two popular skin care systems...
All aspects of personal health and hygiene are important, but if there is one that perhaps is most commonly forgotten or neglected, it is your skin. For humans, our skin is our frontline defense: it is the main barrier protecting the inside of the body from a harsh external environment. Thus, when your skin is damaged, it can let in certain irritants that can cause problems both mild and serious.
That’s why Nu Skin developed ageLOC LumiSpa: a facial device and skin refining system that provides a revolutionary way to simultaneously treat and cleanse your skin.
ageLOC LumiSpa is the first-of-its-kind, dual-action,...
