Age unlocked

I have a salon treatment at home, with Nu Skin’s ageLOC Genetic Anti ageing skincare, teamed with the electric shaver like handheld spa system previously only available in salon facials called the Galvanic Spa…

I have a salon treatment at home, with Nu Skin’s ageLOC Genetic Anti-ageing skincare, teamed with the electric shaver-like handheld spa system – previously only available in salon facials – called the ageLOC Galvanic Spa System.

Sounds intriguing? It is!

International skincare brand Nu Skin (www.nuskin.com), which is sold through consultants rather than in retail stores, has launched a new range of genetic anti-ageing skincare called ageLOC Genetic Anti-Ageing Skin Care.

Nu Skin scientists collaborated with leading international genetic anti-ageing experts to identify key groups of genes in our skin that control how our skin ages. According to Nu Skin, as our skin ages the youthful activity in these genes becomes imbalanced – resulting in an aged appearance. No-one wants that.

Step up, Nu Skin’s exclusive, patented ageLOC products. The sleek, white, elegantly-packaged range of skincare essentials (cleanser-toner, moisturisers, serums and gels) target and rebalance these genes’ activity to behave in a more youthful way and powerful anti-ageing ingredients correct and reverse the signs of ageing.

In addition to the topical daily skincare products, Nu Skin clients can purchase an at-home ageLOC Galvanic Spa System. Resembling a ladyshave in size and weight, one slowly ‘shaves’ one’s face over the serums applied first. But this is no electric razor; the handheld spa system uses galvanic current technology usually seen in salon-only treatments and facials for its anti-ageing benefits.

The aim is more than correcting ageing, their slogan is "preventative anti-ageing."

The Galvanic Spa greatly enhances the benefits of the anti-ageing ingredients of the topical ageLOC products, speeding up the efficacy of the serum results by up to 80% across multiple signs of ageing, according to Donna Webb, pictured above. It micro-cleanses the skin, withdrawing impurities from pores, hydrates the skin with nourishing vitamins and antioxidants, lifts, firms and tightens the skin for a younger appearance, stimulates skin recovery and promotes cellular energy for a youthful glow.

Interestingly, 50% of the at-home Galvanic Spas are sold to men, probably due to the benefits to make the hair look more abundant. In addition to the anti ageing benefits on the face, it can also be used on thighs, stomach and flabby bingo arms to tone the body, treating cellulite.

Below: Megan using the Galvanic Spa. Note: my face isn’t normally this greasy! The wet look is the ageLOC facial gel one applies before using the spa.

Even without the Galvanic Spa, the ageLOC Transformation skin care system is a powerful 4 step daily regime to counter ageing and prevent future damage which works by rebalancing the youthful activity in the genes of our skin.

An interesting product is the ageLOC Gentle Cleanse and Tone which is a foaming mousse that combines a cleanser and toner in one clear liquid which foams on contact. It removed make up well and I also used an eye-makeup remover separately around my eye area.

After cleansing and toning, apply the ageLOC Future Serum, which contains the highest dose of the potent ageLOC ingredients. This lightweight serum is clinically proven to increase cell renewal by 85% within 5 days, and 150% within 12 weeks, increase collagen production by 150% over 12 weeks, cut collagen and elastin destroying hormones in half, and reduce pigmentation and reverse the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Straight after applying the serum – no need to wait for it to sink in – apply a moisturiser for day or night. ageLOC Radiant Day Cream is a daily anti-ageing moisturiser with sunscreen that has been clinically proven to decrease pore size, diminish discolouration and pigmentation and decrease lines and wrinkles by 45% over 12 weeks. ageLOC Transforming Night Cream is a rich, hydrating night cream that delivers ageLOC ingredients as well as increasing cell renewal by over 85% within 12 weeks for a youthful, glowing complexion.

Below: Donna Webb (Nu Skin Independant Distributor) with the AgeLOC range.

Donna applies the spa treatment to just half my face so I can compare the difference. I can honestly say, it does feel smoother and hydrated on one half of my face! This is only after one treatment, so after weeks of usage one could expect to see excellent results; the client testimonials on their website are certainly glowing and reports in international press and TV have sung its praises.

It’s not the cheapest range around (the Transformation kit is a bit over $500rrp) but apparently sales are so strong even in the recession as women love it and can’t give it up! Having the Galvanic Spa at home rather than in-salon facials would certainly be cost effective too.

And to cap it all off, I really like their slogan, which says it all, really. "age LOC. Time will never tell."

To contact Nu Skin phone 0800 687 546 (0800 NU SKIN).
By Megan Robinson, 18 May 2010.