"Ingestible Skin Care"

Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body. All skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body's internal needs, including its nutritional needs. The power of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients will give skin a more radiant, healthy, youthful glow.

Active Calcium™ supplement is a comprehensive bone health formula that provides balanced levels of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D in bioavailable forms. Calcium - skin benefits include cell renewal, lipid barrier function, and antioxidant protection from DNA damage. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and in regards to skin, a deficiency can manifest itself in dryness, itching, premature wrinkling, and an increased tendency to develop skin cancers. Also, when there is a calcium deficiency, your body will "steal" calcium from your bones and teeth because it needs calcium for so many processes. (Source: http://www.natural-remedies-for-skin-care.com/calcium-skin-benefits.html) People with high skin calcium content experience less premature skin aging and less incidence of skin cancer.

AO Booster supplement provides an extra dimension of antioxidant protection. This science-based formula contains resveratrol, alpha lipoic acid, and grape seed extract – potent antioxidants that work together synergistically. This updated formula provides the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in five bottles of red wine. Antioxidants have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and anti-acne capabilities. Alpha lipoic acid repairs aged skin, contributing to a healthy looking, glowing complexion. BiOmega-3™ ultra-pure fish oil supplement provides advanced levels of EPA and DHA (two omega-3 fatty acids) to support cardiovascular and joint health. Omega-6 and omega-3 are categorized as "essential" because they cannot be synthesized in the body and therefore must be derived from the diet and Nutritional Supplements. Arthritis, other inflammatory conditions, and immune system weaknesses are some of the most serious health problems associated with a lack of omega-3 fats. Antioxidants block oxidation of skin oil and reduces acne. Omega-3 fatty acids are oils that are not easily oxidized, and therefore may reduce acne formation. Without these essential fatty acids, dryness, skin irritation, whiteheads and blackheads will become regular features on the skin. Providing the body and skin generously with essential fatty acids can sooth inflamed skin and help prevent premature skin aging. Fatty Acids are essential for Dry Sensitive skin. Body Rox™ daily vitamin, mineral and antioxidant supplement is designed specifically for teenagers. Body Rox provides essential micronutrients to support growth and compensate for teens’ erratic eating habits. This exclusive formula also contains USANA's patented Olivol® olive-fruit extract. Body health and skin health should be started in the early years for strong future benefits. Chelated Mineral is a comprehensive science-based mineral supplement designed to be taken with Mega Antioxidant for maximum benefit. Together, these two products compose the USANA Essentials™ for all adults. Minerals act as essential co-factors for vitamins and help catalyze many biological processes. Copper together with vitamin C and the mineral zinc, helps to develop elastin, the fibers that support skin structure from underneath.

CoQuinone® 100 CoQ10 supplement provides more than three times the strength of regular CoQuinone in one convenient dose. This powerful combination of Coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid supports sound cardiovascular function and healthy cellular energy production. Co-enzyme Q10 also blocks oxidation of the oils in the skin and helps with the health of the skin. This means less chance of acne. CoQ10 can aid your complexion in various ways. It fights free radicals and improves the look of wrinkles. CoQ10 should be taken especially if you’re over age 50. Ginkgo-PS™ herbal supplement provides the combined power of Ginkgo biloba and phosphatidylserine, two ingredients shown to assist with healthy mental and cognitive function. Gingko biloba helps to increase circulation, prevent capillary fragility, improves tissue irrigation and helps to boost collagen formation and create fibroblast. Mega Antioxidant supplement provides a comprehensive spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants to support long-term health and well-being. This exclusive formula also contains USANA's patented Olivol®, making it among the most powerful and complete vitamin and antioxidant formulas available on the market. Contains 15 antioxidant ingredients to give comprehensive full-body (including your skin) protection from oxidative stress. Poly C® is an advanced vitamin C supplement. Its unique blend of four mineral ascorbates is specifically designed to prolong vitamin C activity, reduce the potential for stomach irritation, and support healthy immune function. A diverse mix of tissues, proteins, cells and organs work together to support total body defence. Vitamin C has shown to increase collagen production, including dermal collagen, which is significant for wrinkle reduction, strengthen skin's barrier response, enhance skin's repair process and reduce inflammation. Lack of sufficient Vitamin C can also affect your nails strength and appearance. Procosa® joint health supplement provides glucosamine in an amount clinically proven to help maintain healthy cartilage and joints. This science-based formula also includes vitamin C, manganese, silicon, and turmeric extract for comprehensive joint support. Procosa is formulated with Meriva, an innovative curcumin phytosome that has been clinically shown to deliver noticeable improvements in joint comfort and mobility in as little as 90 days and to help support a healthy inflammatory response. A study presented by the American Academy of Dermatology in 2006 showed that glucosamine could prove to be an effective treatment to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure.

Proflavanol® a bioflavonoid supplement provides top quality grape-seed extract at a level six times stronger than regular Proflavanol®. This science-based formula includes Poly C® and is designed to support sound cardiovascular and immune function and healthy skin. Using innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology to combine two of USANA’s most popular Nutritionals, Proflavanol® and Poly C®. Vitamin C carries dual importance as the body’s premier water-soluble antioxidant and as a coenzyme essential for the synthesis and health of connective tissues and throughout the body. Potent antioxidant that has wound-healing properties, reduces free-radical damage and is one of the super-stars for fighting wrinkles.

Visionex® DS advanced eye health supplement is designed to protect the delicate tissues of the eye from photo-oxidation. It supports long-term eye health by providing significant dosages of zinc and vitamin C, as well as double the amount of lutein and zeaxanthin found in regular Visionex®. Similar to our eyes, lutein is deposited throughout our skin through the lutein we consume. A recent human clinical study showed 10 mg of lutein daily increased skin hydration, elasticity and skin lipid content. This is the first research to show improvement in skin health through lutein supplementation alone.

PhytoEstrin™ supplement delivers a unique blend of phytoestrogens from five botanical sources. It has been designed to help provide relief from common menopausal symptoms, as well as support sound cardiovascular health and healthy bone mass. It is well known that estrogen stimulates the fibroblast to make collagen and hyaluronic acid. Therefore, estrogen is important for preventing skin aging and is significantly useful in the cosmetic field.

Palmetto Plus™ men’s supplement formula is designed for men concerned with maintaining sound prostate function.* It contains a unique blend of saw palmetto, lycopene, and soy isoflavones from standardized, all-natural botanical extracts. The skin of those with problematic acne has increased levels of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Saw palmetto blocks the action of 5-alpha-reductase, reducing the amount of DHT in the skin, and thereby reducing the stimulation of excessive sebum. Oral and topical antibiotics can reduce the bacteria, which oxidizes skin oil. Antioxidants block the oxidation of skin oil and can reduce acne. You should get your basics in a multivitamin. Also, if you want to reap the benefits of all these nutrients drink plenty of water, use the gentle Sensé products to further help your skin, always wear a sunscreen, and eat a balanced diet. Bottom line, all vitamins and minerals are needed for healthy skin, but some are especially important. Note: The Vitamin Products used for this project are from USANA Health Sciences Inc. 3838 West Parkway Blvd.,Salt Lake City, UT 84120 For more information contact the USANA Distributor listed below.

The skin is the last organ to receive nutrients from the body, and the first to show signs of

nutritional deficiency, imbalance, or illness. While some nutrients can be applied

topically, others can only be produced from within the body (where your skin grows).

Therefore, true health and beauty requires a synergy of internal and external nutrition, as

well as protection from environmental toxins and oxidation damage, which can accelerate

sagging and wrinkling.

Information collected by Bea Kinnear, Author, Your Skin & You, 5th Edition, www.yourskinandyou.net