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NU SKIN RESEARCH VALIDATES YOUTH GENE CLUSTERS
USING GENE CHIP TECHNOLOGY
Scientists Present Findings at Annual Meeting of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists
PROVO, Utah—Dec. 11, 2009—Nu Skin scientists presented the results of their latest anti-aging skin care research supporting the science of youth gene clusters at the Society for Cosmetic Chemists 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City, Dec. 10-11. The research validates that a proprietary ingredient used in the company’s newly launched ageLOC anti-aging skin care products has positive effects on groups of genes related to youthful skin.
“Nu Skin used gene chip technology to identify functional groups of age-related genes—which we call ‘youth gene clusters,’” said Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., vice president of Nu Skin global research and development. “Our research on youth gene clusters helps us better understand the mechanism of action of specific anti-aging ingredients on the ultimate sources of aging.”
About the Study
The study shows that salicin, a proprietary active ingredient in Nu Skin’s ageLOC products, is capable of resetting the activity level of genes within identified youth gene clusters. Nu Skin scientists believe the enhanced activity is then able to better protect the skin from environmental damage, thereby reducing the appearance of signs of aging on human skin. Authors of the study are Remona Gopaul, associate senior scientist at Nu Skin; Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., vice president of Nu Skin global research and development; Anna Langerveld, Ph.D., president and CEO of Genemarkers LLC; and Jan Lephart, senior director of Nu Skin product development.
About The Society of Cosmetic Chemists
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science by disseminating scientific information through meetings and publications, promoting research and setting high ethical, professional and educational standards. The society, founded in 1945, has more than 4,000 members and publishes the Journal of Cosmetic Science.
The Company
For 25 years, Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. has been demonstrating its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Nu Skin’s scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition has established Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company, evidenced in its unique ageLOC™ science that addresses aging at its source. The company’s anti-aging product portfolio features the new ageLOC daily skin care system and Future Serum, as well as the Galvanic Spa® System II, Tru Face® Essence Ultra, LifePak® Nano and the g3 nutrition beverage. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 48 markets worldwide and has more than 750,000 independent sales representatives. Nu Skin is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NUS.” More information is available at http://www.nuskin.com.
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