Sunscreens in Products

Nu Skin offers a variety of products, for everyday use as well as extended outdoor sun exposure, formulated to provide the skin with broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays.

* Sunright® BodyBlock SPF 15 and 30, formulated with Parsol® 1789, provide broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation. Also contains SeaLastin® that protects collagen and elastin, licorice extract to soothe the skin, and antioxidants vitamins C and E to fight free radicals.
* Sunright® Lip Balm SPF 15 protects lips against UVA/UVB rays and cold weather chapping.
* Moisture Restore™ Day Protective Lotion SPF enhances the skin's natural resistance to the environment and contains UVA/UVB protection to help fight against aging caused by the sun. Available in two formulas, normal to dry and combination to oily.
* Nu Skin 180® UV Block Hydrator SPF 18 protects skin against the sun's UVA and UVB rays and diminishes past sun damage with DNA enzymes from sea plankton that mirror the skin's natural cellular recovery system.
* Tri-Phasic White® Day Milk Lotion is designed to moisturize and fight skin discoloration, to create a more even skin tone.
* MoisturShade® Liquid Finish Foundation SPF 15 provides radiant color and moisturizing, while protecting the skin with chemical UVA and UVB blockers.
* Skin Beneficial™ Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 is a lightweight oil-free moisturizer that enhances natural skin tone with vitamins A and E and UVA/UVB sunscreens.

These products represent Nu Skin's efforts to incorporate sunscreens into both outdoor and everyday use products. As with other products, Nu Skin remains committed to monitoring research and honing formulations to ensure that sunscreens provide safe and effective protection from UV rays and counter the effects of aging.

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Understanding Sunscreens

Sunscreens are products that contain ingredients that either physically deflect UV rays away from the skin or chemically absorb UV rays. Physical sunscreens usually contain zinc oxide or titanium oxide in tiny particles that can deflect UV rays. For people with sensitive skin, physical sunscreens can be less irritating. Organic sunscreens contain chemicals (i.e., benzophenones, cinnamates) with molecules that absorb UV rays and convert the energy to heat, which protects the cells in the skin.

Sunscreens include a Sun Protection Factor (SPF), which describes the amount of protection a sunscreen provides from the UVB rays that cause sunburn. For example, if you would normally burn in the sun in 10 minutes, a sunscreen with SPF 15 allows you to be in the sun 15 times longer or, in other words, for 150 minutes without being burned. Most sunscreens are listed as SPF 15, SPF 30, or SPF 30+. Unfortunately, using SPF 30 or SPF 30+ does not necessarily double your protection from using an SPF 15. Some studies show that SPF can lead people to stay in the sun longer with a false sense of security, forgetting that UVA rays may also be damaging their skin. In addition, people often neglect to apply enough sunscreen to have adequate protection.

Because skin care experts have an increased understanding of the dangers of UVA rays, a new abbreviated term can appear on sunscreen labels to indicate a product's protection against UVA. The PA system consists of three grades: PA+ can protect sensitive skin against low to medium UV radiation, PA++ offers better protection from UVA that can be used by people with normal skin exposed to medium UV radiation, and PA+++—the strongest grade of UVA protection now available—is designed for normal skin under very strong or direct UV radiation.

Sunscreen Ingredients

Many entities involved in health research (the FDA, American Medical Association, American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Cancer Society) strongly recommend the use of sunscreens to minimize the effects of UV radiation. The FDA regulates sunscreens and their active ingredients as over-the-counter drugs to ensure that they are safe and effective in protecting against UV radiation. The following are ingredients that Nu Skin uses in its products to protect your skin from UV rays:


* Zinc oxide (micronized): A broad spectrum physical sunscreen that effectively blocks both UVA and UVB rays while helping control excess oil and shine. Micronization of the zinc reduces the white film usually associated with physical sunblocks.
* Parsol® 1789: A chemical ingredient that offers....to continue click here

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Sun 101: UV Exposure and Protection

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is a major contributing factor to skin aging. Whether through natural sunshine or artificial tanning beds, research shows that exposure to UV light has a cumulative effect that can increase wrinkles, compromise the immune system, and increase your risk for cancer. Nu Skin, with a desire to help you look, feel, and live better, wants you to understand the harmful effects of daily UV exposure and how you can protect yourself.


Understanding the Sun's Rays
The sun emits a broad spectrum of electromagnetc energy, including x-rays, gamma rays, infrared rays, cosmic rays, radio waves, ultraviolet light, and visible light. These waves irradiate toward the earth. Most are filtered out by the earth's atmosphere, including the most powerful ultraviolet wavelength, known as UVC. UVA and UVB, the other two UV wavelengths, do permeate the atmosphere and cause skin aging and skin cancer.


In recent years, research has demonstrated the important differences between UVA and UVB. UVB rays are shorter, more powerful rays that affect the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and are responsible for the sunburns we feel when our skin is unprotected. UVB rays tend to be more intense at higher altitudes and during summer months. Research shows repeated exposure to UVB rays can affect the immune system and lead to basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.


UVA rays, though longer than and not as powerful as UVB rays, are believed to penetrate more deeply into the skin, causing damage to collagen and cells that are in the dermis. Although some people might believe that tanning beds are a safer method of tanning, UVA rays are more prevalent and stronger in tanning beds than in natural sunlight. UVA rays cause skin tanning, age spots, and wrinkling of the skin, as well as contribute to the development of skin cancer.


Although direct sun exposure can cause irreparable damage, your skin is also exposed to UVA and UVB rays at home and at work on a daily basis. UVA rays can actually pass through windows in your home and cars. Both UVA and UVB rays can reflect off of sand, water, and pavement, exposing you to UV radiation even in the shade. In addition, some indoor office lightbulbs emit UVA and UVB rays, though at much lower levels than sunlight. The effects of such chronic exposure can be minimized with makeup and moisturizers that contain sunscreens.

UV Rays and Your Skin

The skin, while extremely effective at protecting the body from disease and invaders, is delicate enough to be damaged by the accumulation of daily UV exposure that we receive over a lifetime. When we are exposed to UVA and UVB radiation, whether from the sun or elsewhere, the body's defense mechanism attempts to protect the skin by triggering the production of pigment. Melanocytes, which are in the lower level of the skin, produce a pigment called melanin. Melanin granules collect together in little packages as melanosomes, which then migrate to the skin's surface as skin cells go through their natural process of sloughing off. This visible tan is....to continue click here

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Steps to Healthy Skin

Beautiful skin is a product of the skin you were born with and how you care for that skin as you age. Just as the rest of your body has changing needs as it grows, your skin also needs to develop and maintain a healthy structure as it evolves over time. The good news is that because we have been able to develop so many scientifically based approaches to improving skin health, there are a lot of choices available to treat all kinds of problems. Unfortunately, because there are so many choices, it can sometimes be confusing. In this article, I'll provide a guide of where to start—and where to go—if you have needs beyond the basic level.

Basic Skin Care Steps
Several essential needs of the skin should be met on a regular basis. All skin types need to cleanse, hydrate, and protect every day. Adding a toner can also help prepare the skin to receive the benefits from other products.

The cleanse step helps remove dirt and oil, improving skin's appearance and preparing skin for the application of other products.

The hydrate step provides vital lipids, replenishing moisture, and key repair components for optimal nighttime recovery.

The protect step meets the skin's basic need for a morning moisturizer with SPF to guard against harmful UV rays and environmental stressors. Sun damage degrades the moisture barrier...to continue click here Share this post :

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Be Kind to Your Skin, Inside and Out

"Every day, you make decisions that will profoundly affect the future of your skin," states leading skin care expert Dr. Jeannette Graf. Simply put, she says, you can take control of how you age.

Skin aging occurs naturally as you get older. This genetic process, known as "intrinsic aging," involves loss of skin thickness and elasticity, the deepening of facial expression lines, and the development of fine wrinkles. Many factors such as ultraviolet rays, cigarette smoke, repeated facial movements, and unhealthy foods also contribute to the signs of aging and poor skin health.

Combining the right treatment regimen, habits, and diet will do wonders for your skin's health. Dr. Graf says your skin needs nutrients, hydration, protection, and good habits to achieve that smooth, radiant feel.

1. THE RIGHT TREATMENT REGIMEN

Your skin takes a beating from the sun and pollutants. Pollution can cause damage, but Dr. Graf calls the sun "public enemy number one" of your skin. Ultraviolet rays from the sun penetrate your skin and destroy collagen, elasticity, and pigmentation, leaving lines, wrinkles, freckles, and sagging skin.

To protect your skin from the environment, look for a good skin treatment regimen that consists of regular exfoliation, hydration, irritation reduction, and antioxidants (Latona, Valerie. "4 Steps to Healthier Skin." Shape, Sept. 2002, p. 56). Good moisturizers help your skin absorb water and provide sunscreen protection. For acne and blemishes, products containing salicylic or alphalipoic acid can work wonders. Aloe and chamomile soothe the skin. Antioxidants like those found in vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, and grapeseed extract provide great protection against free radicals

2. THE RIGHT HABITS

Your skin suffers from mechanical aging even when you're not in the sun. Dr. Graf recommends changing some basic habits. Try not to squint, don't drink through straws, and keep your hands away from your face. Stay conscious of how often you frown, furrow your brow, or purse your lips. These repeated movements wear out the skin and cause lines and wrinkles. With a bit of effort you can....to continue click here Share this post :

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Make Yourself Happy: 7 Ways to Enrich Your Life

There's an old saying: "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." In many ways, happiness is no different. You have the power to make yourself happy. Try these seven simple ways to enhance the quality of your life — starting now!

Why Does Happiness Matter?

Beyond the obvious — it feels good to be happy — having a positive attitude actually has health benefits. According to a Yale University survey, being optimistic in middle age increases life span by at least 7.5 years, even after accounting for age, gender, socioeconomic status and physical health. And the benefits don't stop there — happiness also may spur on your success! In a study published in "Psychological Bulletin" of more than 275,000 people, researchers found that happy people are generally successful in work, relationships and health.

Seven Ways to Make Yourself Happy

1. Socialize. Make an effort to connect with your friends on a regular basis. According to Teresa Seeman, Ph.D., a professor of medicine and epidemiology at UCLA, people who socialize at least once a week are more likely to live longer, have decreased risks of heart attacks, and lower their blood pressure and cortisol levels. In other words, they feel better! Talking on the phone is good and personal contact is even better, so pick up the phone and make a lunch date for next week with a good friend.

2. Practice gratitude. Gratitude breeds joy. According to a study at the University of California, Davis, people who make a list of things they're thankful for feel more optimistic about the week ahead and are generally more satisfied with their lives. Try recording happy events and things you're grateful for once a week. "It's hard to be bitter and mad when you're feeling grateful," says Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., author of "The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want." Want to feel happy? Give thanks.

3. Get moving. Physical activity releases endorphins that can boost your mood. It doesn't take a marathon or even more time on the treadmill to feel happier. According to researchers at Northern Arizona University, just 10 minutes of aerobic activity improves your mood. Let your inner child out to play. Try popping in an upbeat CD and dancing around the room, taking a quick walk to the store or hitting a tennis ball against the garage; then watch your spirits rise.

4. Spend money on other people. Want to feel happier? Skip the purchase for yourself and buy something for someone else. In a study of 632 Americans who were asked to rate their general happiness, spending money on other people or charities made them feel better than splurging on themselves. According to one of the researchers, the happiest people were the biggest givers, no matter what they earned. "Regardless of how much income each person made, those who spent money on others reported greater happiness, while those who spent more on themselves did not," said researcher Elizabeth Dunn, Ph.D., of the psychology department at Canada's University of British Columbia. So pick up a gift for someone or make a donation.

5. Appreciate the small stuff. A sunny day, lunch with a friend … practice appreciating the little things and you'll find yourself happier in general. According to Lyubomirsky, there is a correlation between....to continue click here Share this post :

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5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Take Care of Yourself

Today, do something to improve your health. These five healthy habits are easy to accomplish and can help boost your health in a big way.

Floss.

Flossing between your teeth removes plaque. Floss between and around all of your teeth at least once a day. In addition to brushing with a toothpaste such as Crest®, try a soft floss, such as Glide® Deep Clean Floss. It's made with patented, shred-resistant fiber, so you spend less time fumbling and more time flossing.


Walk a mile.

A brisk 15-minute walk will burn about 75 calories (for a person weighing 150 pounds), but it's also a quick stress reliever. If you can't get outside, try climbing stairs. Take a few minutes to get your heart pumping to give you a boost of energy so you'll feel refreshed when you get on with your day. Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.


Apply sunscreen.

It only takes a minute to make sure your skin is well protected from the sun's harmful rays. It's a good idea to use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors, use a higher SPF and be sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours.


Stretch.

You can benefit from stretching whether you're planning on exercising or not. Spending 10 minutes stretching can increase flexibility, improve circulation, enhance coordination, improve posture and relieve stress.


Make a salad.

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6 Easy Ways to Feel Young Today!

Today more than ever, your age is a state of mind. Throw a little curve into your routine. Try our six fun ideas to uncork the fountain of youth and jazz up your outlook today.

1. Try a fresh way to stretch.

Author Anita Boser recommends gentle exercises called undulations to relieve stiffness brought on by lack of movement. “These exercises create a fluid exchange in the joints so tissues can get the nutrients they need to remain limber as we age,” Boser said. Try the Easy Sway:

* Sitting in a firm chair (not a sofa), lean to the right so that the left side opens in an arc and the right side curves in.
* Then lean to the left so the right side opens up.
* Sway from side to side for a minute and notice what parts of your spine can do this movement easily and what parts of your spine are stiff.
* Stop and then start again, but let one of the stiff places initiate the movement. It will be different; perhaps smaller, uncoordinated or less smooth. That's OK. Just don't do anything that hurts. Let the stiff place lead for a minute.
* Stop and start once again a few times. Just a few minutes of gentle movement will lubricate and nourish the joints in your spine, so they are healthier.


2. Take a veggie break.

“We’re undergoing a quiet revolution in our understanding of aging,” author Sally Brown said. Aging, once thought to be inevitable, is now considered to be a buildup of faults in the body caused by damage from unstable molecules called free radicals. When the body’s repair systems weaken, free-radical damage accumulates, leading to disease, reduction in skin elasticity, muscle and bone wastage and slower mental reactions. “Slowing aging down, right now, may be as easy as simply eating more vegetables,” said Brown. “They contain antioxidants, which bind with free radicals and make them harmless.” Do something for yourself. Take a veggie break and reap the rewards. Being proactive will help you feel refreshed and younger today.

3. Play some new music and dance.

When was the last time you kicked up your heels and spun around the room? Try turning on the radio to a random station or pulling something new to your digital music player. Then feel the rhythm and get stepping. Or try a dance video from the library and learn some new steps.

4. Lift some weights.

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