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e all feel at our best when our skin is soft, smooth, blemish-free and glowing—attractive skin is key to our self-esteem and confidence. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and is an essential part of the immune system—it is really worth taking good care of! It serves as a barrier and first line defence between you and the external environment. It helps regulate your body temperature and prevents you from becoming dehydrated. The skin is also the only body organ that can be nourished from the inside and the outside!
YOUR SKIN VITAL BARRIER & PRECIOUS Take Good Care Of It!
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Numerous micronutrients, such as vitamin E and selenium, and phytonutrients are known for their key roles in supporting skin cell metabolism and protection. Micronutrients are known to play key roles as enzyme cofactors for metabolic reactions of skin cells and also provide support as antioxidants to defend against damaging environmental attacks.3 More recently the phytonutrients— carotenoids and polyphenols—have emerged as important skin cell protectors.4,5 Likewise, very important effects of correct omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid status have been highlighted to contribute to optimal skin health.6
NOURISH
IMMUNE ORGAN —
Adopting a healthy lifestyle can make a great difference to the quality and appearance of your skin—a good balanced diet with quality nutrients, staying hydrated, reducing stress, regular adequate sleep, the avoidance of excess alcohol and tobacco all have a positive influence on your skin’s health and wellbeing. 1 Our skin needs a wellbalanced diet with quality and diversity of nutrients and phytonutrients for protection and optimal health just like the rest of our body.2 Skin cells of the epidermis (known as keratinocytes) have a remarkable ability to assemble unique combinations of proteins and lipids to create protective barriers and junctions.
Our skin’s outer layer, the epidermis, actually has 4 layers (5 on the thicker skin of the palm of the hands and feet) which together make up the skin barrier function. Maintaining the main elements of the skin barrier function is key to healthy, youthful-looking skin.
1. The skin’s Acid Mantle 2. The skin’s outer layer –
This barrier function is critical for keeping the Horny Layer in moisture and lipids as well as defending 3. Active cell renewal – “morphing” keratinocytes the body against all kinds of environmental attacks, microbes, pollution and toxins. The outer “Horny Layer” is covered by a protective film known as the Acid Mantle.
Active Cell Renewal: A Matter of Skin Cell Life & Death Below the “Horny Layer” of protein-filled dead cells are layers of actively renewing or “morphing” skin cells (keratinocytes). The rate at which the body is able to replace skin cells in the skin barrier impacts how fresh and youthful-looking we are. Below the epidermis lies the dermis, with the proteins collagen and elastin which provide strength and elasticity to the skin; with a rich blood supply, it delivers vital nutrients to support skin structure and function. Quality nutrition can make a big difference1, just as topically applied nutrients from quality skin care products and a regular skin care routine are of great value to Active Cell Renewal processes. The skin’s acid mantle protects the barrier function of the skin surface. The acidic properties of the acid mantle are vital to the overall skin barrier function.7
Skin can be nourished from the outside and from the inside. That is why a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle must also address our skin care needs.
MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE SKIN BARRIER FUNCTION
PROTECTIVE ACID MANTLE
Use of harsh and alkaline soaps and cleansing products may strip away your acid mantle and cracks may develop in the outer “horny layer” leaving your skin feeling sensitive, tight and dry. When combined with unhealthy diet and lifestyle factors, skin pH can move upward into the more neutral or alkaline zone leaving the skin exposed and vulnerable. (continued on page 6)
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WHAT IS PH? ¡ A system of measuring the strengths of acid and alkaline substances, ranging from 1 to 14 ¡ pH values below 7 are acidic, pH values above 7 are alkaline ¡ A healthy skin and hair surface pH is 4.5 to 5.5
DAMAGED SKIN
AGE-DEFYING, CELL ACTIVATING SYSTEM: 3-STEPS
An acidic pH encourages the right type of microbes on the skin surface whereas a more alkaline pH disturbs the balance. The skin barrier, just like our gut barrier, needs a healthy balance of bacteria in order to function optimally.8,9 In fact, the right pH of the skin is really critical to the overall barrier function.10
Daily Challenges to Your Skin— Premature Ageing Your skin as your first line of defence faces a number of daily challenges and needs proper care and attention to remain at its healthy glowing best.
BALANCE
The drying effects of indoor heating and airSkin damaging effects conditioning systems threaten the moisture may accelerate the natural levels of our skin leading to dryness and intrinsic ageing processes. loss of skin barrier integrity.11 This leaves HEALTHY SKIN the skin exposed and vulnerable to further damage from the environment. Likewise, it is well known that excessive exposure to the sun can be extremely damaging to the skin, causing inflammation and depleting vital skin antioxidants. Other daily challenges such Implementing a daily skin care as stress and exposure to harsh chemicals routine addresses the needs can further amplify skin damaging effects of a healthy skin barrier. and may accelerate the natural intrinsic ageing processes of the skin.12 Age-related changes and wrinkle formation do not happen overnight, so likewise they cannot possibly be reduced or reversed quickly. Nevertheless, implementing a daily skin care routine that addresses the needs of a healthy skin barrier can make a remarkable difference over time. It typically takes 28 days for the skin to regenerate itself, and 2 or 3 cycles of regeneration are usually necessary to expect to see the real benefits of a new routine.
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NeoLife Understands Your Skin’s Vital Needs— Introducing Nutriance Organic! As an established leader in Age-Defying Skin Care, whole food nutrition and supplementation, NeoLife has a rich heritage of leading edge products. Now in a new chapter of science-based skin care, NeoLife is introducing Nutriance Organic—a range of facial skin care products designed to act gently, with total respect for the integrity of your skin’s natural barrier function, pH balance and nutrient needs.
3 Simple Steps To Restore Your Skin Balance pH balance is an important factor of healthy skin that often gets overlooked.
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Nutriance Organic Cleansing Gel and Cleansing Milk are formulated with gently acting ingredients which naturally cleanse the skin surface and remove dead skin cells without dehydrating the skin. The range of botanical ingredients work in synergy in a non–abrasive manner to preserve the integrity of the skin, outer layer and pH.
Nutriance Organic Balancing Tonic contains botanicals which decongest, soothe, and invigorate the skin as well as the brown seaweed Laminaria digitata, rich in biocompatible minerals for overall pH balance. It suits all skin types, does not dehydrate the skin and helps prepare the skin for the third step in the Nutriance Organic routine.
CLEANSE & DETOXIFY
These unique formulations contain pure seawater, a range of marine botanicals complemented by a wide range of other botanical ingredients from nature. Each formula brings together a synergistic blend
BALANCE & INVIGORATE
Seawater has long been known to bring benefits to our skin, and to our overall health and wellbeing.14 The term for the medical use of seawater and marine ingredients, such as seaweed extracts and marine minerals, is known as “thalassotherapy” (from the Greek words “Thalassa” meaning sea and “therapeia” meaning The Secrets of Sea-Sourced healing). Seawater and marine extract ingredients were used for their rich Nutriance Organic was formulated mineral and trace element content which in collaboration with leading skin care were believed to enter the skin and clear experts, marine biologists and prestigious the pores, detoxifying and balancing the research and dermatology centres in body. Thalassotherapy became popular in Europe. spa towns on the French coast in the 19th The marine botanicals in Nutriance Century, and wellness retreats and spa Organic range are produced from therapy centres are today a booming various species of seaweeds from business for the luxury hotel Molène the protected area of the Atlantic industries in coastal areas around littoral seaweed belt off the Brittany the world. Many doctors in Europe coast in the north west of France, recommend spa therapies to rehabilitate known as the Molène Archipelago. The after sports injuries and to assist recovery area is known for its abundant seaweed from conditions such as back pain and resources and resource maintenance; a arthritis. haven of natural diversity and a rich marine (continued on page 8) ecosystem.13 of ingredients, delivering vital nutritive and protective elements whilst preserving skin harmony and pH balance. The range of products is available to suit the skin types Normal to Dry or Combination to Oily. The routine consists of 3 simple steps.
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ACTIVATE & NOURISH
Rich in protective and nutritive elements from nature, Nutriance Organic Hydrating Serums and Moisturizers were designed to hydrate, nourish and protect the skin's outer layer cells (epidermis) during their process of active cell renewal. Containing brown, red and green seaweeds they deliver a rich biocompatible supply of nutrients to the epidermal layers. The marine botanicals are complemented by other selected botanicals and essential oils chosen for their nourishing, hydrating and cell-protective qualities.
RESULTS YOU CAN SEA
NUTRIANCE ORGANIC 3 STEP SYSTEM ¡ #2934 – Normal/Dry ¡ #2935 – Combination/Oily NUTRIANCE ORGANIC 3 STEP SYSTEM PLUS GENTLE MAKEUP REMOVER ¡ #2936 – Normal/Dry ¡ #2937 – Combination/Oily
PRE-STEP ¡ Gentle Makeup Remover #2336 – 100 ml All Skin Types STEP 1: Cleanse & Detoxify ¡ Cleansing Milk #2333 – 150 ml Normal/Dry ¡ Cleansing Gel #2332 – 150 ml Combination/Oily
Skin Smoothing
STEP 2: Balance & Invigorate ¡ Balancing Tonic #2340 – 100 ml All Skin Types
Pore Refining
Long-Lasting Hydration
STEP 3: Activate & Nourish PART A ¡ Ultra Hydrating Serum #2335 – 30 ml Normal/Dry ¡ Hydrating Serum #2334 – 30 ml Combination/Oily PART B ¡ Ultra Moisturizing Cream #2338 – 75 ml Normal/Dry ¡ Moisturizing Cream #2337 – 75 ml Combination/Oily
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ALSO TRY Gentle Makeup Remover #2336 – 100ml
INGREDIENTS FROM THE SEA
10 Fresh Marine Seaweed Extracts
Pure & Patented Seawater
15 Essential Oils
10 Botanical Waters & Botanical Extracts
Environmental Sustainability Nutriance Organic uses environmentally conscious and sustainable manufacturing, and the Atlantic littoral seaweed belts are in ideal ecological conditions. The zone is distant from any source of chemical pollution and there are no industrial activities near the Molène Archipelago. These seaweeds don’t concentrate heavy metals, but they provide an abundance and diversity of vital nutrients such as trace minerals and skin protective phytonutrients such as carotenoids and polyphenols. The seaweeds are identified and handpicked from the rocky intertidal zones. This traditional harvesting method is a recognised sustainable practice, which has been verified to protect the biodiversity of the seaweeds and their renewal. The harvested seaweeds are then carefully treated within 24 hours of harvest by maceration, using a cold process without chemicals or solvents. This natural process preserves both the key nutritional virtues and the microbiological qualities of the seaweed extracts.
MARINE BOTANICAL
SKIN ACTION
IN THESE NUTRIANCE ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Hydration, Nutrition15, 16
Hydrating Serum, Ultra Moisturizing Cream
Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesicularis), Spiral Wrack (Fucus spiralis), Oarweed (Laminaria digitata)
Antioxidant (Polyphenols), Nutrition (minerals, lipids), Hydration16, 17
Cleansing Milk, Balancing Tonic, Ultra Hydrating Serum, Moisturizing Cream, Ultra Moisturizing Cream
Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Nutrition (Minerals, Vitamins, Amino acids), Antioxidant17
Cleansing Gel, Moisturizing Cream, Ultra Moisturizing Cream
Enteromorpha compressa with Tara (Caesalpina spinose)
Hydration, Wrinkle prevention, Antioxidant18
Hydrating Serum, Moisturizing Cream, Ultra Moisturizing Cream
Sea Fennel (Crithmum maritimum)
Hydration, Antioxidant (Polyphenols), Nutrition (Organic acids)19
Hydrating Serum, Ultra Hydrating Serum, Gentle Makeup Remover
OTHER BOTANICAL
SKIN ACTION
IN THESE NUTRIANCE ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil)
Nutrition (essential fats)
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus seed oil)
Hydration, Barrier integrity, Nutrition (essential fats)21
Moisturizing Cream, Ultra Moisturizing Cream
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
Soothing, Anti-inflammatory22
Moisturizing Cream, Cleansing Milk
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Soothing, Anti-inflammatory23
Ultra Hydrating Serum, Ultra Moisturizing Cream, Balancing Tonic, Gentle Makeup Remover
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Soothing, Hydration, Anti-inflammatory (Polyphenols)24
Moisturizing Cream
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Cleansing Milk, Ultra Hydrating Serum
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Nutriance Organic Quality Standards
RENEW
The guiding principles behind the organic quality standards include promotion of products from organic and sustainable farming or harvesting practices which respect biodiversity. Ingredient processing and product manufacturing is done in a manner that is clean, respects our environment and also respects human health. These guiding principles fit perfectly with NeoLife’s company values. In Europe, there are strict guidelines for the certification of cosmetic products as organic, and the Nutriance range of products have been accredited as COSMOS ORGANIC by the prestigious organisation ECOCERT Greenlife.
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Gentle Acting Ingredients For Optimal Hydration, Barrier Integrity, Nutrition & Stress Relief
Revitalize stressed skin. Reinforce natural defenses against aging, and renew cells to visibly restore skin’s youthful look.
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