Featured Articles | Nu Skinhttp://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_NL/culture/company_history/featuredarticle/jcr:content/bodyContent/article_aggregator.feed.xml2020-02-12T15:29:36ZCQ5Ask the Expert: Cleansing and Conditioning<p>Nu Skin offers a range of hair care products and it can be confusing to try and figure out which products should be used—Epoch Ava puhi moni Shampoo and Conditioner or Nu Skin Hair Care. One way to know what hair care products that might be right for you is to understand the type and shape of your hair.</p><p>Epoch Ava puhi moni products include the ethnobotanical ingredient, zingiber zerumbet (ava puhi extract). For generations Polynesians have used this extract from the bulb-like flower of the ava puhi to soften, condition and add shine to hair. Polynesians tend to...</p>http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_NL/culture/company_history/featuredarticle/cleansing_conditioning.feed.xml2013-12-04T22:26:36Z2013-10-18T10:55:46Z<p>Nu Skin offers a range of hair care products and it can be confusing to try and figure out which products should be used—Epoch Ava puhi moni Shampoo and Conditioner or Nu Skin Hair Care. One way to know what hair care products that might be right for you is to understand the type and shape of your hair.</p><p>Epoch Ava puhi moni products include the ethnobotanical ingredient, zingiber zerumbet (ava puhi extract). For generations Polynesians have used this extract from the bulb-like flower of the ava puhi to soften, condition and add shine to hair. Polynesians tend to have thick, coarse, curly hair with a flat, oval-shaped hair shaft.</p><p>Due to this structure, natural moisturizers from the scalp have great difficulty moving down the shaft. The result is dry, difficult to manage hair. Kinky hair does not reflect light as well and therefore tends to lack shine compared to straighter hair. If your hair is thick, coarse, highly curly and dry or you suffer from dandruff, the Epoch Ava puhi moni products would be great to try. For dry hair it is also recommended to use the moisturizing shampoo together with the rich conditioner.</p><p>Nu Skin Hair Care is a system of shampoos and conditioners. When developing these products, R&D focused on two main types of hair—circular vs. kidney shaped shaft. A kidney-shaped hair shaft shape tends to be slightly curly or wavy. More circular-shaped shafts lead to straighter hair. The cuticle is thicker and lies down at a steeper angle. This hair structure has been found to be stronger.</p><p>Due to these differences in hair structure, the base formula of Balancing Shampoo and Weightless Conditioner were formulated for wavy hair (i.e. kidney-shaped shaft), while Moisturizing Shampoo and Rich Conditioner are more suited round hair shafts resulting in thicker, straight hair. Moisturizing Shampoo and Rich conditioner provide more silicones and shea butter to help this straight, shiny hair. Whereas Balancing Shampoo and Weightless Conditionerare “lighter” formulations to allow for more volume often needed in thinner, kidney hair shafts.</p><p>All hair types can benefit from the Clarifying Shampoo and ReNu Hair Mask. Periodic use of Clarifying Shampoo helps rid the hair of build up and ride the shaft of environmental toxins. It is also a great benefit after spending a day at the beach or pool by helping to rid the hair shaft of salt and/or chlorine. While ReNu Hair Mask, formulated with ingredients to provide a deep conditioning, increased strength and shine. Those in dry, especially cold, dry, environments may use ReNu Hair Mask more frequently to reduce hair static.</p><p>Hair needs change periodically with age, changes in environment, style, etc. So while this lends some insight into the development of Nu Skin’s hair care offering, what works best for each individual will vary. As such, some trial and error may be needed.</p>Nu Skin Concludes Banner Year for Its ageLOC® Anti-Aging Research<p>PROVO, Utah, 21 Febuary, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., (NYSE: NUS - News) today announced the conclusion of another banner year for its ageLOC® research. Nu Skin® accelerated its anti-ageing research in 2011 with more than 30 scientific presentations, posters and articles at various prestigious conferences and symposia around the world. Additionally, the company made further strides with the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies and its genetic database that is based on more than 30 years of anti-ageing genetic research.</p><p>"2011 was a breakthrough year for us as we continued our ground-breaking ageLOC® anti-ageing genetic research that is opening...</p>http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_NL/culture/company_history/featuredarticle/ageloc-anti-aging-research.feed.xml2017-06-01T13:19:33Z2012-02-24T15:23:03Z<p>PROVO, Utah, 21 Febuary, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., (NYSE: NUS - News) today announced the conclusion of another banner year for its ageLOC® research. Nu Skin® accelerated its anti-ageing research in 2011 with more than 30 scientific presentations, posters and articles at various prestigious conferences and symposia around the world. Additionally, the company made further strides with the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies and its genetic database that is based on more than 30 years of anti-ageing genetic research.</p><p>"2011 was a breakthrough year for us as we continued our ground-breaking ageLOC® anti-ageing genetic research that is opening new doors of understanding to the genetic source of ageing and helping more people to live younger, longer," said Joe Chang, Ph.D., Nu Skin® chief scientific officer. "As we have presented our research around the world, we have been pleased with the favourable response we have received from the scientific community. Looking to 2012, we believe that the best is yet to come for ageLOC® science."</p><p>The company's 2011 scientific presentations focused on its ageLOC® science that enables Nu Skin® to identify unique groups of genes specific to ageing (referred to as Youth Gene Clusters or YGC) that influence ageing and then target and reactivate them to more youthful patterns of activity. This latest scientific research has been incorporated into Nu Skin®'s latest product releases including ageLOC® Vitality and ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa.</p><p>2011 Scientific Highlights Include:</p><p>Acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, LLC</p><p>With the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, Nu Skin® now owns what it believes is one of the largest anti-ageing databases in the world and has unrestricted access to LifeGen's scientific data and findings developed over 30 years. Nu Skin® is accelerating its anti-ageing genetic research that continues to open doors of new understanding and is providing additional insights for product development. Already the company has felt the positive impact of this database as it incorporates these new insights into products under development for 2013, including solutions for weight management and overall youth span.</p><p>ageLOC® Research on Internal Ageing</p><p>Mark Barlett, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Pharmanex® nutrition products at Nu Skin®, led his team to present several key findings at internationally recognised conferences. Highlights included being an invited speaker at the Second International Conference on Environmental Stressors in Biology and Medicine. Nu Skin® presented findings on several topics at the conference including "A Unique Nutritional Formulation to Promote Cellular Protection and Purification Via Induction of the Nrf2-mediated ARE/Phase II Detoxification Pathways" and "A Unique Blend of Natural Compounds With the Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression Related to Dysregulation of Removal of Cellular Debris, Cellular Detoxification, Antioxidant Protection and Inflammatory Balance."</p><p>In addition, Pharmanex® nutrition scientists also presented at the Linus Pauling Institute Diet and Optimum Health Conference on "A Systematic Approach to Evaluate and Rank Natural Ingredients Based on Their Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression."</p><p>ageLOC® Research on the Skin</p><p>Led by Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Nu Skin® personal care products, the Nu Skin® research and development team had several notable finding presented and published in 2011. An oral presentation shared at the 4th International Conference and Exhibition for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (Nov. 2011) showed the effects of equol on human skin gene expression and protein synthesis. In addition, several scientific articles were published including one in the Dermatological Surgery (Dec. 2011), regarding an exploratory study to determine the association between assessed facial skin ageing and plasma isoprostane levels in middle-aged Japanese women, and in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (Feb. 2011) showing how functional YGCs can be regulated to reflect a more youthful gene expression profile.</p><p>New Patents for ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa</p><p>Throughout the development of ageLOC® science, a number of patents have been licensed or filed to further protect the proprietary information and technology Nu Skin® utilises to develop ageLOC® branded products. Nu Skin®'s recently launched ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa system uses patented self-adjusting galvanic currents with patent-pending pulsating technology to diminish the appearance of fat and cellulite to provide a slimmer, smoother, firmer appearance on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs.</p><p>About Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.</p><p>Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-ageing product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company's scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition has established Nu Skin® as a premier anti-ageing company, evidenced in its unique ageLOC® science that addresses ageing at its source. The company's anti-ageing products feature the new ageLOC® suite of products including ageLOC® Vitality, ageLOC® Galvanic Spa System® II and ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa, as well as the ageLOC® Transformation daily skin care system. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin® operates in 52 markets worldwide and has more than 850,000 independent Distributors. Nu Skin® is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is available at http://www.nuskin.com.</p>13 Tips for Engaging Your Audience<p>It’s that time. You have to give a presentation to a large audience and you want to make sure you keep them engaged from beginning to end. You’re worried about people talking and/or yawning during your presentation—or worse yet, hearing snores.</p>
<p>Don’t worry. By using the following tips and techniques, you can make even a presentation about civil service reform interesting...</p>
http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_NL/culture/company_history/featuredarticle/how_to_prepare_anengagingpresentation.feed.xml2013-12-04T22:26:36Z2011-11-15T19:48:00Z<p>It’s that time. You have to give a presentation to a large audience and you want to make sure you keep them engaged from beginning to end. You’re worried about people talking and/or yawning during your presentation – or worse yet, hearing snores.</p><p>Don’t worry. By using the following tips and techniques, you can make even a presentation about civil service reform interesting:</p><p>1. Start by stating a fact that is amusing, remarkable, or troubling: A great opening “hook” statement will engage your audience from the get-go.</p><p>2. Ask powerful questions: One great way to keep audience focus is to ask a provocative rhetorical question – one that doesn’t require them to answer, but that forces them to think. If you’d like, you can even ask for a volunteer to respond.</p><p>3. Use brainstorming techniques: Ask your audience to brainstorm ideas pertaining to your presentation, such as how to solve a problem. Present a case to the audience and get them involved by having them try to solve the case by seeking “out-of-the-box” solutions. Challenge them to look for an alternative.</p><p>4. Share personal experiences: One of the best ways to teach others is through your own experiences. By sharing a personal experience, you will help your audience relate to you and help them understand what you’re trying to teach.</p><p>5. Relate to a recent event: Make your presentation timely and current by relating it to a recent current event. It is also helpful to point out something important about the particular group or setting of your presentation.</p><p>6. Demonstrate: Demonstrate what you are teaching. If you are teaching a certain skill, show the audience by asking someone to volunteer. You can also have them practice the skill with the person next to them. If you are promoting a product, do a product demonstration with an audience member.</p><p>7. Ask for examples: Rather than just providing your own examples, ask the audience for a volunteer to share some examples or experiences. It’s likely someone will have an example that will capture the point you’re trying to make. Let your audience be your partner in learning by encouraging interaction. This way, it will make it seem more like you are talking with them than to them.</p><p>8. Use role plays: Role plays are great ways to get your audience involved and engaged. Set up a role play between yourself and someone in the audience, or between multiple audience members.</p><p>9. Guided imagery: Take your audience members on a journey in their minds and make the journey as vivid as possible by describing a scene or character. They could travel in time or space, depending on your purpose.</p><p>10. Acknowledge: When group members participate in the discussion, make sure to acknowledge their contributions and build on them. This will encourage others to participate as well.</p><p>11. Include visuals: Show a compelling visual image or provide graphs and tables to help your audience learn. A short video can also do the trick.</p><p>12. Tell a humorous story: Everyone enjoys humour and by providing a funny anecdote or observation, you will make the presentation more light-hearted and entertaining.</p><p>13. Tell listeners why they should care: Make sure to explain how the product or new knowledge will help them in their current situations. Let them know what is at stake for them.</p><p>At the end of your presentation, summarise the important points and refocus. Reiterate your purpose and arguments and remind your audience what is important for them to take away from your presentation. For your closing remarks, you can use another “hook” phrase (like you did in the beginning) or provide a call to action or challenge for your audience.</p>Three Tips For Developing Fruitful Business Relationships<p>Relationships…It’s what keeps us sane and successful in life. The type of relationships we have define who we are and what we are about. They motivate us towards the positives in life and compel us to perform acts of kindness. Our relationships in life are what we rely on in times of need, sadness, joy and opportunity.</p><p>The same holds true for business relationships. Proper networking and the art of building business relationships of trust is what sets apart the “haves” from the “have nots,” and successful businesses from those that continue to struggle. Indeed, the act and art of...</p>http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_NL/culture/company_history/featuredarticle/three_tips_for_developingfruitfulbusinessrelationship.feed.xml2013-12-04T22:26:36Z2011-07-14T19:58:00Z<p>Relationships…It’s what keeps us sane and successful in life. The type of relationships we have define who we are and what we are about. They motivate us towards the positives in life and compel us to perform acts of kindness. Our relationships in life are what we rely on in times of need, sadness, joy and opportunity.</p><p>The same holds true for business relationships. Proper networking and the art of building business relationships of trust is what sets apart the “haves” from the “have nots,” and successful businesses from those that continue to struggle. Indeed, the act and art of proper networking and relationship building is what business is all about.</p><p>In the past, industry detractors have attacked the way certain Distributors approach the business. They have often pointed to the way some abuse their personal relationships to further business goals. This should not be a surprise to anyone as interpersonal relationships are among our most fiercely guarded assets as human beings, and the perceived abuse of trust in relationships can often trigger strong emotional responses.</p><p>While we might not be able to change the opinions of doubters and nay-sayers overnight, perhaps we can find ways we can improve the way we build and maintain relationships. Here are three things you can start doing today that will improve both your relationships and your ability to share the innovative business opportunity and exclusive products Nu Skin has to offer.</p><p>Live Honestly.</p><p>First, set high standards for yourself. Be committed to doing things ethically and honestly – not just in business dealings, but in everything you do. As you live by the values you espouse, people will notice.</p><p>People notice the way we dress, speak and even our work ethic. Give them a reason to ask what makes you so happy? Give them a reason to ask what your secret is and why you don’t look your age? Demonstrate your personal difference every day and the relationships you will gain will be fruitful.</p><p>Focus on Friendship First.</p><p>Next, we need to see those outside the Nu Skin family first as friends, and then as potential business partners. Where relationships are concerned, there is no such thing as instant gratification. Real and meaningful relationships take time and effort and developing them is a skill that can be constantly refined.</p><p>Now, apply this to the way you approach and gain business relationships. Sure it will take patience, building relationships takes time. Successful business partnerships are not established in just one meeting. Team Elite’s don’t build their strong organisations in one week. It all takes time, understanding, kindness, perseverance and dedication. Make your friendship with your perspective business contacts first priority and your relationship with them will last a lifetime.</p><p>There is an unwritten rule that friends do business with friends first, not strangers – nowhere is this more true than in direct sales. Many successful distributorships begin when friends or family members become engaged together in the business. But if your friend or family member is not interested in a business relationship right now, be sure to maintain your non-business relationship. The timing may not be right for them. There may be other circumstances or concerns that are hindering them. Whatever the case may be, your personal relationships are infinitely more valuable than any business could ever be.</p><p>Be Persistent and available.</p><p>Have you ever been in a doctor’s office when a pharmaceutical or insurance representative stops by? What do they do? First, they bring lunch for the whole office because that is the time most of the staff are able to listen. While they are eating, the rep will causally talk about small things and really get to know the people on a personal basis. Now, do the workers know what’s going to happen at the end? Of course they do, but they are momentarily sold because of the free delicious food and great conversation. At the end, the rep makes a quick pitch and explains why the products they have are superior to others. The rep will then ask for questions, provide free samples and then ask if there is any immediate interest or questions. Whereupon the office staff would most likely say they want to try out the samples, study the product and then follow up in a few weeks. In many instances, these sales reps work for months or even years to establish relationships without making a sale. But once the sale is made, many offices stay with the same sales rep for life.</p><p>Is your approach similar to that of a pharmaceutical rep? Are you up front about your intentions and what you represent, or do you feel like you have to sugar coat the truth to pique someone’s interest? Do your contacts look bored or are they interested to hear what you have to say? Do you give them an adequate amount of time to study out our business and products? Do you follow up to answer questions or address concerns? If not, perhaps you should re-evaluate the way you’re running your business – remembering that time and persistent dedication are often necessary for developing recruiting committed team members and creating long lasting success.</p><p>In the end, the best indicator of your success as a Nu Skin Distributor is the quality of your relationships. Building relationships is a necessary ingredient to a successful and happy life. When you take the time to form stronger and more lasting relationships, you can see great results in your business.</p>