THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE SKIN...

Being healthy on the outside is as important as being healthy on the inside. Enjoying a healthy active life doesn’t just affect how well we feel on the inside; it also makes a difference to how we look on the outside. The look, feel and tone of our skin says a lot about us; our health, age and even our lifestyle, so it’s important to maintain a healthy looking skin and a healthy appearance.

Giving your skin vital nutrients, adequate hydration, rest and relaxation are all essential factors for healthy skin, because the skin is the largest organ of our body and it’s made up of seven layers.

The skin is the organ that is most exposed to the external environment and its bad influences: sun, solarium, pollutants from the air all affect our skin and besides, it is also influenced by the inside of our body: stress, illness, fatigue, lack of sleep and bad habits.

"The skin always gives an exact reflection of the state of our body"

For its health, our skin primarly requires water and proteins (collagen) with a combination of many other micronutrients. Hydrating the skin is the most important part for all of its features and smooth appearance. Dehydrated skin is dry to the touch, non-elastic, with slowed  metabolism. Hydrating happens from the inside as well as from the outside and requires water.

Also, just as water and nutrients are important for healthy skin, the right nutrition is also essential for healthy, shiny hair and nails. One of the major components of hair is also protein (keratin) so it should come as no surprise that to keep our skin, hair and nails in good condition, we need to eat adequate amounts of protein.

~ Jacquie Carter ~ 

Director, Worldwide Outer Nutrition Education and Training

Jacquie Carter has been with Herbalife for more than 16 years. She started working in Outer Nutrition Marketing, where her primary functions were New Product Development and Global Product Marketing. This entailed researching new product ideas, formulating them with the Research and Development team and bringing them to launch worldwide.

To date Jacquie has been involved with 45 global product launches, including Radiant C®, Herbal Aloe, NouriFusion®, Skin Activator® and Herbalife SKIN®.

Jacquie’s expertise in Outer Nutrition has been implemented all over the world. She has launched products and trained Independent Herbalife Members extensively on its benefits in more than 60 countries. In her role as Director of Worldwide Outer Nutrition Training and Education, she continues to work with the Research and Development and Worldwide Marketing teams to deliver the absolute best products to the marketplace, while ensuring Members worldwide receive the most accurate and up-to-date product information and training available.

Jacquie is the head of the Herbalife Outer Nutrition Advisory Board and contributes weekly editorials to DiscoverGoodNutrition.com

Jacquie has a B.A. in Communications from State University of New York at Oneonta, has studied personal care ingredients and technologies and product formulations at University of California, Los Angeles, has a Diploma in Beauty Therapy and is a member of Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP).

Because we’re all unique, we often think that we need an outer nutrition range that is targeted for our individual skin, body and hair care needs.

But skin, like every other organ, mostly needs water, proteins and nutrients. That's why Herbalife has developed a range of products that can suit everyone, utilising expertise in the field of nutrition to help improve the health of our skin and hair.

Targeted solutions for everyone at every age – Woman or man, 18 or 60 years old, we all need to adapt our skin care routine for our individual needs and different stages of life but we should never forget that hydrating and nourishing the skin is the most important part of every skincare routine. Herbalife outer nutrition - it's a range of unique products from which anyone can choose the best products to suit their specific needs and their skin needs, every day.

Herbalife nutrition expertise, adapted for outer nutrition – As a leader in the field of nutrition, Herbalife expertise is applied to products for the skin, body and hair. Quality products based on science, infused with key skin nutrients such as vitamin A, C, E, glucosamine complex and Aloe Vera so your skin is soothed and smoothed to give your appearance the best results.

2. STEP: TONING

3. STEP: CARE

4. STEP: TARGET CARE

How do I know if my skin is normal to dry?

• Normal to dry skin often peels, the skin surface is without gloss, the tiny lines are more visible, especially around the eyes and above the lips. Rough cleaning, cold water, air conditioning and heating in the rooms make the skin tight and sensitive. Fortunately, people with normal to dry skin mostly have no pimples and similar disadvantages. For normal to oily skin, use Herbalife SKIN aloe lotion for cleansing and smoothing the skin.

How do I know if my skin is normal to oily?

• Normal to oily skin shines, especially in the T-Zone (nose, chin, forehead and cheeks). These parts have more glands than other parts of the face, and for this reason is greasy and more frequent pimples occur. The pores are more visible, the shortcomings are more noticeable, and the face is sensitive to strong cleaning agents and alcohol-based agents. For normal to oily skin, use Herbalife SKIN citrus lotion for cleansing and smoothing the skin.

Is it necessary to use a hydrating cream if I have oily skin?

• In a word, yes! For your skin to function the best it can, it must have a certain moisture. Even the oiliest skin can have low humidity. Regardless of your skin type, hydration is a necessary step for healthy skin and should be done every morning and evening before going to bed.

When should I apply the serum? Is it better to apply it before or after night cream or day lotion?

• Serum always goes before moisturizing cream. Serums are a bit lighter texture and less consistency. Ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin than most hydrating creams penetrate. For this reason, it is important to use the serum first, then a night or day cream. Remember to always clean and tone the skin before applying serum to achieve maximum results.

Why is it important to use a night cream?

• Skin cells regenerate faster than any other cell in the body. The peak production of the cell is performed at night while you are sleeping. Then the body regenerates from damage during the day. Since new cells are then created, it is important to use a night-cream enriched with vitamins and nutrients that help create healthy cells. Our Herbalife SKIN line contains a night cream rich in antioxidants for all skin types that helps in combating signs of aging.

Can I use the eye area cream and night eye gel at the same time?

• Each product is made for a special skin part. Eye area gel fortifies the skin around the eyes, while the eye area cream provides the necessary hydration and diminishes the tiny lines and wrinkles. To achieve the best results it is best to apply day and night regiment, which includes eye area gel in the morning, and cream for eye area at night. However, if you choose to use both, apply first the gel around the eye, wait a minute or two until the skin absorbs it, then apply the eye area cream over the gel.

In what does eye area gel and area eye cream differ?

• Eye area gel is used throughout the day for the purpose of regenerating the area underneath the eyes, with a wonderful refreshing effect that cools and revives sensitive skin. Herbalife SKIN firming eye area gel increases skin elasticity. Eye area cream can be used in the morning or in the evening, but is mostly applied before going to bed. The gel has a richer texture while the eye area cream provides more moisture and vitamins.

Why is it necessary to do the peeling of the skin?

• The process of exfoliation takes place naturally in everyone. In fact, we lose about one million cells of skin every minute. The use of exfoliating peeling helps this process. The teenager's skin is regenerated every 14 days. Up above 40 years, this process is extended to 30-40 days, resulting in dry skin, full of stains. Proper exfoliation accelerates the process of cell renewal. The exfoliating beads remove dry, dead cells, whereby the healthy, new cells faster appear on the surface, giving us a healthier appearance and more beautiful hue of the skin.

Why should I use a mask?

• Masks accelerate the cleansing, toning and hydrating process all in one. They give moisture or absorb fat, improve the appearance of the pores, remove impurities and tone the skin. The result is soft, smooth texture and color. It is always good to use a moisturizing cream or night cream after the mask to maintain the proper moisture of the skin.

How long does it take to have Herbalife® SKIN cleansing clay mask to achieve maximum results?

• The Herbalife SKIN clay mask with mint should be kept for at least 5 to 10 minutes for best results.

If I decide to use the mask and peeling on the same day, what should I do first?

• It is recommended to do the peeling first. There is no purpose to put on a good mask if there are dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. By first using an exfoliator, you have a nice fresh face to put the mask on. In this way, the mask will best express its beneficial effect, in which its action, dying or dead cells will not diminish.