USANA® Stress Relief Supports Calm in Your Hectic Life with 3 Powerful Adaptogens

You can run from mild stress—exercising provides some relief. You can hide from it—taking time for self-care and mediation are great coping strategies. But occasional stress still seeps into your life. Control your reaction and support the ways your body adapts to stress with the USANA Stress Relief mood-support supplement.*

Your twice-daily dose of Stress Relief’s potent ingredients can help you cope with your daily grind. The saffron, lemon balm, and ashwagandha in this unique supplement supply storied histories of supporting occasional stress-and-mood concerns.*

USANA Stress Relief supplement mixes tradition with modern science to deliver effective amounts of those high-quality adaptogens—foods (usually herbs) that help you cope with mild stress. The powerful trio of saffron, lemon balm, and ashwagandha can help with:*

  • Supporting natural processes that help the body adapt to normal, occasional stress*
  • Supporting a healthy emotional response *
  • Supporting a balanced mood*

You can’t snap your fingers and strip the stress from your life. But—with the help of USANA Stress Relief—you can harness powerful adaptogens to help keep you thriving through occasionally stressful times.*

Bust Stress to Help Support Your Overall Health

The benefits of properly managing stress are easily felt. You feel lighter, brighter, and ready to take on the challenges of the day with a positive, can-do attitude.

These experiential benefits are backed by measurable, physical differences, too. Absent stressors, you can maintain levels of cortisol (your main stress hormone) to help keep them in the normal range. This normalization frees the body to return to regular operation.*

That’s why managing occasional stress can help support your health—from normal cognition and immune function to maintaining your bones and keeping healthy numbers on the bathroom scale. Habits and lifestyle remedies comprise a large chunk of stress-management tips you’ll find. Meditation, mindfulness, massage, deep breathing, and a variety of self-care approaches are common and helpful ideas.*

But modern life’s occasional stresses might still leave your management strategy lacking. Turning to a mood-support supplement adds extra support in the battle to help keep you healthy.*

USANA Stress Relief earns its name with adaptogenic ingredients to support your stress-management efforts. Your convenient, twice-daily dose contains compounds not found in the typical diet. These active ingredients have provided centuries of benefits, because they help support a healthy response to stress and a balanced mood.*

So, Stress Relief’s combination of saffron, lemon balm, and ashwagandha provide a history of results and supportive scientific research in one simple, easy addition to your daily supplement regimen.

Add Adaptogens to Aid Your Stress-Management Strategy

A heap of carbs and fats—either sweet or savory—can bring joy and an escape from your stressful day. The happiness is fleeting, though, followed by feeling less than your best.

Instead of comfort food, try adaptogens. These powerful herbs help support healthy stress-adaption processes. That’s why saffron, lemon balm, and ashwagandha provide the basis for the formulation of USANA Stress Relief.*

Adaptogens have been foundational in traditional medicine around the world for centuries. But more is known now about these herbs because of increased study during World War II. The early research showed promising results about helping provide support during times of occasional stress.*

Further study recently revealed that this happens by helping to maintain resilience to mild stress and helping support the management of sensitivity to stressors. The active compounds in saffron and other herbs support cell-signaling processes in the brain and the body’s stress-adaption mechanisms.*

The combined strength of USANA Stress Relief’s herbal trio means two pills a day helps you support a healthy response to stress and maintain a balanced mood.*

USANA Stress Relief is Built to Support Soothing Messages in Your Brain

Adaptogens support helpful reactions created by a wide range of cell signals in your brain. USANA Stress Relief’s active compounds help set off a chain of events that helps support processes aiding in adaptation to normal, occasional stress.*

Take a closer look at each powerful adaptogen and how they work.

Saffron

One of the world’s most expensive spices brings more than exotic flavor. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) also contains the carotenoid compound crocin. This substance plays a dual role in the herb’s aroma and its benefits in traditional herbal remedies in the Middle East and Asia.

The spice’s multi-faceted health effects range from helping support the liver to maintaining brain health. But saffron is a key part of USANA Stress Relief because of its properties that help support feelings of calmness, maintain a balance of important neurotransmitters, and aid in processes that support the management of mild stress and tension.*

Lemon Balm

The citrusy notes of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) create a pleasing aromatic experience. This member of the mint family has a history of other uses outside of aromatherapy, though. Its centuries-long connection to calming and stress mitigation make it a key component in USANA’s powerful mood supplement.*

Lemon balm has been found in the food and traditional medicine of Europe and the Middle East for more than 2,000 years. More recent clinical research has illuminated work the herb does to help support healthy mood, stress adaptation, and calm feelings.*

Ashwagandha

India’s Ayurvedic tradition wouldn’t be the same without ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It’s also a foundational part of USANA Stress Relief.

That’s because ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, displays antioxidant activity while helping to support brain health and calm feelings. It also helps maintain healthy brain function, including supporting normal, healthy levels of select neurotransmitters and cortisol. All of these combine to help support you during times of mild stress.*

Turn the Tide With the Trio of Adaptogens in USANA Stress Relief

Despite your best efforts, occasional stress slithers into your day to create chaos and discontent. Managing stress helps you feel better—from your mood to your physical, emotional, and mental health.*

USANA Stress Relief is a powerful addition to your calming lifestyle habits. This mood-support supplement makes it easy to incorporate three adaptogens—saffron, lemon balm, and ashwagandha—into your stress-management regimen.*

Start gaining ground in your battle against normal, daily stressors and help support a balanced mood with the adaptogenic abilities of USANA Stress Relief.*

USANA’S Stress and Mood Product Category

Keeping your head above the swirling waters of modern life is a difficult task. Obstacles and feelings of frustration await around every corner. That’s why USANA created a category of products to help support:

  • Adaptation to normal, occasional stress*
  • Balanced mood*
  • Calm feelings and a sense of well-being*
  • Centered disposition*
  • Healthy emotional responses*

The Stress and Mood category takes a holistic approach to the problems of modern life. Stress Relief mood-support supplement is your internal solution to help maintain healthy responses to occasional stress.

Key Ingredients

  • Saffron
  • Lemon Balm
  • Ashwagandha

See full list of ingredients

Usage

Adults, take one (1) tablet twice daily, preferably with food.

Ideal For

  • All healthy adults over age 18

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inner-source/201601/saffron-emotional-health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4599112/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6266642/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6273654/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245564/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-437/lemon-balm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517876/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inner-source/201401/ashwagandha-anxiety

 

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Celavive® Brightening

Advanced skincare series addresses the look of uneven skin tone and pigmentation for a beautifully balanced appearance.

Spots. Adorable on your puppy. Stylish on your favorite blouse. Possibly less delightful on your face and hands. If the appearance of spots—freckles, age spots, uneven skin tone, or other hyperpigmentation—is a source of sorrow, don’t get sad. Get even. See a clearer, more luminous complexion in just a few weeks with the Celavive® Brightening series.

There are four products in the Celavive Brightening line: Vivid White Sheet Mask, Light Complexion Serum, Dark Spot Corrector, and Luminous Moisture Cream. These products address complexion concerns in two important ways:

  1. Visibly fade the look of unwanted discoloration on the skin’s surface
  2. Maintain brightness by helping to resist the appearance of discoloration in the future (when used with smart sun protection)

Each product offers a unique formula that’s effective if used alone. But you’ll see a difference more quickly if you use all four. When used together, you’ll saturate your skin with eight brilliance-boosting ingredients. They all work in different ways to refine and brighten without the use of harsh, chemical bleaching agents. You’ll read more about those ingredients below.

If you use all four products, you can expect to see enhanced brightness in as little as one week and a more even-looking skin tone after one to two months. Results will be even more noticeable with continued use. Include the Brightening products in your Celavive Skincare regimen to reveal your skin’s most luminous look.

Stop seeing spots. Banish them for good and get even with Celavive Brightening products. All you’ll see is a perfectly balanced, beautiful complexion.

Celavive® Brightening Regimen for Perfect Clarity

The Celavive Brightening products are designed to be used as part of the Celavive regimen for your skin type. You may opt to use all or only some of them. Below is the recommended regimen that will give you the best and brightest results when used consistently.

Step [am] [pm]
CLEANSE Creamy Foam Cleanser

OR

Gentle Milk Cleanser

 Conditioning Makeup Remover

Creamy Foam Cleanser

OR

Gentle Milk Cleanser

Exfoliating Scrub+Mask (3X/wk optional)
TONE Perfecting Toner Perfecting Toner
BRIGHTEN and ENHANCE Hydrating + Lifting Sheet Mask (3X/wk optional)

Light Complexion Serum*

Dark Spot Corrector

Hydrating Eye Essence (optional)

Luminous Moisture Cream

 Vivid White Sheet Mask (3X/wk)

Light Complexion Serum*

Dark Spot Corrector

Hydrating Eye Essence (optional)

Luminous Moisture Cream
HYDRATE Protective Day Cream, SPF 30

OR

Protective Day Lotion, SPF 30

 Replenishing Night Cream (optional)

OR

Replenishing Night Gel (optional)
*You may opt to use Vitalizing Serum in place of Light Complexion Serum once a day, if you’d like additional support for reducing the appearance of fine and lines and wrinkles.

Melanin and Discoloration: Too Much of a Good Thing

Melanin is the pigment made in the top layer of your skin that’s the source of your skin color. Beyond that, its main role is protecting your skin by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays.

The types and amounts of melanin made in your skin can vary. They are controlled by your genes and can be influenced by internal and external factors, such as age, hormones, and environmental stressors like exposure to UV light.

Too much sunlight is one of the major causes of excess melanin production. With more and more sun exposure, a pocket of concentrated melanin can form that extends deep within your skin. This can show up as a dark spot or as blotchy, uneven skin tone. This hyperpigmentation

usually appears on the face, arms, hands, chest—any areas regularly exposed to the sun.

Usually, discoloration, age spots, and uneven skin tone are perfectly safe (just make sure to ask your doctor about large, irregularly shaped spots that are very dark or have multiple colors). But you may dislike how it looks and want a solution.

Because the concentrated melanin extends more deeply into your skin layers, it can’t simply be scrubbed away. It takes consistent use of effective topical products to fade the appearance of discoloration as your skin cells renew over time. And constant protection from the sun is required to maintain skin’s brightness and translucence.

Lighten Up Your Look with Niacinamide

There are many ingredients that can lighten the skin’s appearance. Some of the most common are hydroquinone, retinoids, and glycolic or azelaic acid. However, these may cause skin sensitivity and irritation.

There is a gentler option that’s been well-studied and found to be effective for refining the skin’s appearance. It’s a form of vitamin B3 called niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide).

Niacinamide is found in all of the Celavive Brightening products. Topical application of this vitamin soothes and moisturizes as it helps balance skin tone and boost radiance. Clinical trials have shown it can reduce the appearance of discoloration quickly, when used twice a day.

One study included 18 subjects with hyperpigmentation who used a five percent niacinamide moisturizer and plain moisturizer in a paired design. There was noticeably less visible pigmentation and increased luminosity in the niacinamide group after four weeks.

A second study of 50 women, ages 40 to 60, found that a five percent niacinamide cream provided significant improvements in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, skin tone, and texture after 12 weeks.

The Vivid White Sheet Mask, Light Complexion Serum, and Luminous Moisture Cream each contain two percent niacinamide. So, using the Celavive Brightening products together—along with the Dark Spot Corrector, which also contains a small amount—means you’ll build up the right level of niacinamide to deliver visibly dramatic brightening effects.

Skin brighteners tend to work best when used in combination. In addition to niacinamide, each Brightening product contains unique ingredients that will help further reduce the appearance of discoloration and beautifully balance your complexion.

Achieve Glowing Results with Vivid White Sheet Mask

Indulge in a luxurious, spa-like facial experience as you infuse active ingredients into your skin with the Celavive Brightening Vivid White Sheet Mask. Designed to work with your daily brightening routine, this face mask should be used three times a week to instantly turn up the wattage on your natural glow.

The potent formula of Vivid White Sheet Mask penetrates deep into the skin’s surface to immediately boost radiance with each use. It’s saturated with powerful brightening ingredients that improve the appearance of unwanted skin discoloration, balance your skin tone, and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Niacinamide and a touch of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) in the mask are joined by Palmaria palmata extract to target discoloration. This marine-source ingredient supplies unique compounds from a red algae, also known as “dulse.”

Algae contains many biochemical compounds and nutrients that are beneficial for the skin. Palmaria palmata delivers proteins, lipids, and sugars that hydrate as they boost radiance. Research has shown this antioxidant-rich algae soothes and reduces the visible effects of spending time outdoors. And it works to fade the appearance of dark spots and even out skin tone (studied in Asian and Caucasian skin).

Vivid White Sheet Mask also drenches your skin in nourishing moisture that helps skin appear plumper and more youthful. Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and jojoba-seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis) hydrate, rejuvenate, and refine to give your skin an instantly radiant and luminous look. It’s perfect for those times you really want to glow.

Celavive Brightening Vivid White Sheet Mask 

See full list of ingredients

Usage

Gently apply mask to clean, dry skin. Remove mask after 20 minutes and massage any excess product into skin. Follow with Celavive serum or moisturizer.

Your Radiance Shines with Light Complexion Serum

A flawless, translucent skin tone can be yours with the help of this high-performance serum. Apply Celavive Brightening Light Complexion Serum twice daily to reduce the appearance of unwanted pigmentation and uneven skin tone and to maintain a firm, lifted look.

This advanced serum helps to refine your overall complexion with ingredients that will make visible discoloration virtually disappear. Niacinamide is one, which works to fade the appearance of dark spots along with licorice-root extract.

Licorice is known by skincare experts to be one of the safest and most gentle naturally derived ingredients for refining skin’s appearance. It delivers antioxidant activity and also helps soothe skin as it brightens. This makes it a good choice for all skin types.

Japanese angelica root is another brilliance booster that gives your skin perfect clarity. It works by dispersing the appearance of discoloration on the surface of your skin, making it invisible to the eye. As the pigment is diffused, your skin tone will look bright, even, and flawless.

In only a couple of months, you’ll no longer need to apply heavy concealers or foundation to create a uniform skin tone. A small study found that applying Japanese angelica root extract visibly faded the appearance of age spots in only eight weeks.

Light Complexion Serum doesn’t just work to make skin look brighter and more even. It helps keep it that way, too.

Japanese angelica root has been shown to help resist the visible effects of exposure to outdoor elements. The antioxidants in the extract help support the look of firmer skin, with fewer lines and wrinkles. And they keep existing discoloration from looking darker after sun exposure. A two-month clinical trial found less darkening of age spots during seasonal increases of UV in those who applied a cream containing angelica root.

This environmental defense makes the Light Complexion Serum an important part of your daily skincare routine. It’s an excellent counterpart to sunscreen, which helps keep the sun’s rays from penetrating the surface of the skin. Use it as the first layer of protection, before you go outdoors, to bolster your skin’s defenses against the visible effects of photoaging caused by the sun.

Celavive Brightening Light Complexion Serum

See full list of ingredients

Usage

After toning, apply 2-3 pumps to face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Follow with Celavive moisturizer.

Brighten Up Your Complexion with Dark Spot Corrector

Some spots are stubborn. The dense discoloration that extends deep within your skin may require extra attention to make it less noticeable. Celavive Brightening Dark Spot Corrector targets unwanted discoloration to visibly brighten and balance the look of age spots and hyperpigmentation. So, all anyone will notice is you.

You can apply this on-the-spot intensive solution with precision wherever you need it, using the targeted applicator tip. The Dark Spot Corrector is packed with niacinamide and two powerful ingredients that can help diminish the appearance, number, and intensity of dark spots, freckles, and other types of hyperpigmentation.

One of those ingredients is vitamin C, which is a well-known skin brightener. But not just any vitamin C will do. L-ascorbic acid, which is the chemically active form of vitamin C, can easily be degraded when exposed to air, light, or heat. This can make it almost useless when you apply it.

You need a stable vitamin C to ensure it works when applied to your skin. Dark Spot Corrector is made with a high concentration of the vitamin C form called ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.

This premium skincare ingredient supplies stable, lipophilic (oil-soluble) vitamin C with superior absorption. It penetrates deep into the top layer of your skin to provide antioxidant activity as it works to fade the appearance of discoloration. One research trial showed that applying ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate to the skin for 56 days dramatically lightened the look of UV-induced pigmentation.

The complexion-refining benefits of vitamin C are enhanced by the addition of Aspergillus ferment.

Using fermented materials in skincare is a recent trend that began when anti-aging effects were seen on the hands of sake brewers in Japan. Fermented ingredients supply the beneficial compounds produced when bacteria break down natural products like soybeans, various plants, or—in the case of Dark Spot Corrector—rice.

The rice is fermented by bacteria from Aspergillus oryzae, which is known in Japan as a koji mold. Applying mold to your face may not sound appealing. And, in fact, you aren’t applying a mold.

The Aspergillus is rich in enzymes, organic acids, and bacteria that digest (or feed on) the cell walls of the rice to release the bioactive compounds. These compounds are what goes into your skincare. This makes the Aspergillus ferment in Dark Spot Corrector a postbiotic. It supplies the beneficial substances produced by bacterial fermentation, without any live bacteria.

The compounds made by Aspergillus-fermented rice bran are a source of many different types of natural acids, including kojic and citric acids. Targeted application of these acids can help promote dead skin-cell turnover for a refined, even skin tone and radiant appearance.

The exceptional effects of Aspergillus ferment can be visible in a short time. It has shown significant results in the look of translucence and brightness after only four weeks. This makes Dark Spot Corrector your go-to-solution for complexion perfection.

Celavive Brightening Dark Spot Corrector

See full list of ingredients

Usage

After toning, apply to affected areas twice daily. Follow with Celavive serum or moisturizer.

Continued use will result in a more balanced, even complexion

Illuminate Your Look with Luminous Moisture Cream

To give your skin a soft glow that appears lit from within, look no further than Celavive Brightening Luminous Moisture Cream. This velvety moisturizer will help address your pigmentation concerns as it visibly brightens, hydrates, and softens.

This lightweight cream will also help maintain your beautifully even complexion. It helps reduce the appearance of discoloration and photoaging in the future—when used with proper sun protection.

Use Luminous Moisture Cream under your daily moisturizer with sunscreen to shine bright all day. And apply it before bed to intensely nourish your skin while you sleep, so you can wake up to restored vibrancy in the morning. This antioxidant-rich cream is appropriate for all skin types.

Like the Dark Spot Corrector, vitamin C is one of the key ingredients in Luminous Moisture Cream. But it’s another form of stabilized vitamin C that acts differently.

Ascorbyl glucoside is long-lasting rather than deep penetrating. It’s designed to activate when you apply it to your skin. Once activated, it converts to vitamin C slowly to provide a hydrating infusion of this antioxidant all-day and all-night.

Long-lasting antioxidant defense means your skin has what it needs to maintain a refined complexion in the face of sunlight, pollution, and other environmental elements. Ascorbyl glucoside helps diminish visible hyperpigmentation and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps restore luster, a look of firmness, elasticity, and smoothness to your complexion.

Ascorbyl glucoside alone has been shown to help restore a naturally even, healthy glow in a little over a month. Sixteen women, ages 37 to 55, applied a cream containing ascorbyl glucoside to a hyperpigmented area of their face twice a day for 90 days. Skin brightness was significantly enhanced after 45 days, with an even more noticeable difference at the 90-day mark.

And ascorbyl glucoside isn’t the lone brightening ingredient in Luminous Moisture Cream.

Niacinamide is also part of the formula. And its action has been shown to be strengthened by the inclusion of another radiance magnifier: saccharide isomerate.

You may recognize saccharide isomerate as one of the active ingredients in Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask. And, indeed, the two products complement each other when it comes to lightening and brightening your skin’s appearance. That’s because regular exfoliation will also help your skin look smoother and more even.

The saccharide isomerate used in Luminous Moisture Cream is slightly different, because it’s been processed to optimize absorption into your skin. This hydrating polysaccharide (sugar) will help support your skin’s natural renewal process, refine the look of pores, and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. It also helps reduce the visible effects of stresses, such as exposure to the sun’s UV rays and urban pollutants like car exhaust.

So, over time it will help skin appear lighter and more radiant.

Twenty-five healthy Asian women, ages 40 to 65, applied a cream containing saccharide isomerate to a dark spot for 84 days. It began working in as little as two weeks. And fewer dark spots were visible after about two months. At the end of the study, on average, spots measurably appeared 17 percent lighter (all the way up to 67 percent lighter). And 90 percent of the participants reported the appearance of fewer dark spots, more even skin tone, and a more translucent complexion.

It’s time to let your inner light shine. Your skin will glow with a naturally radiant look when you consistently apply Luminous Moisture Cream.

Celavive Brightening Luminous Moisture Cream

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Usage

After applying Celavive toner and serum, apply a pearl-size amount to face and neck in upward and outward motions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Celavive Brightening Products

The Celavive Brightening products have been formulated to safely work for all skin types using gentle ingredients. They are free from hydroquinone, steroids, and mercury. However, even naturally derived lightening agents may cause sensitivity.

If you have sensitive skin, we recommend you conduct a patch test of the full regimen you plan to use to see if your skin will react. This is especially important if you plan to use all four products, which adds up to a significant amount of niacinamide.

Simply apply a light amount of the product(s) to clean skin on the side of your neck. If you prefer, you can apply the product(s) to the inside of your upper arms; however, the skin closest to where you’ll apply the product(s) is best. Wait 24 to 72 hours. Reactions will usually occur within this amount of time. If you see any redness or irritation, remove some products from your regimen and/or discontinue use.

You should see a visible difference in brightness by the three-month mark. However, all skin creams and procedures that are designed to lighten the skin, including laser treatments and chemical peels, only work within the top layers of your skin. Once brightening effects are achieved, it is critical that you avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to maintain your desired look. Hormone changes, pregnancy, or other lifestyle factors may also come into play and can cause your appearance to change.

We recommend you always check with your health-care provider.

The products are designed to be used on the face, but they may also be applied to other areas, such as your chest, legs, or back of your hands.

Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17147561

Anti-Photoaging Effects of Angelica acutiloba Root Ethanol Extract in Human Dermal Fibroblasts

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5426508/

A New Look for the Red Macroalga Palmaria palmata: A Seafood with Polar Lipids Rich in EPA and with Antioxidant Properties

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780953/pdf/marinedrugs-17-00533.pdf

Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/4/68/htm

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12100180

Everything You Should Know About Niacinamide https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/niacinamide

Natural options for the management of hyperpigmentation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21623927

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract

Phytochemistry and Biological Properties of Glabridin https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3795865/

The inhibitory effect of glabridin from licorice extracts on melanogenesis and inflammation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9870547

https://theswissbay.ch/pdf/Gentoomen%20Library/Misc/McGrawHill-Cosmetic.Dermatology.Principles.and.Practice.2009.RETAiL.EBook.pdf

Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28385617

Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27289538

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Inclusion into Υ-Cyclodextrin and Mesoporous SBA-15: Preparation, Characterization and In Vitro Release Study  https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/4/3/21/htm

A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16935471

Vitamin C in dermatology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673383/

Ascorbic Acid 2-O-α-Glucoside-Induced Redox Modulation in Human Keratinocyte Cell Line, SCC: Mechanisms of Photoprotective Effect against Ultraviolet Light B https://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110003639114/

Melanogenesis and natural hypopigmentation agents https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279769801_Melanogenesis_and_natural_hypopigmentation_agents

Topical niacinamide reduces yellowing, wrinkling, red blotchiness, and hyperpigmented spots in aging facial skin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492135

Cosmeceutical potentials and bioactive compounds of rice bran fermented with single and mix culture of Aspergillus oryzae and Rhizopus oryzae https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658077X15000168

Fermented broth in tyrosinase- and melanogenesis inhibition. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25255749

https://thedermreview.com/citric-acid/

Kojic acid applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30537675

The Formation of Kojic Acid by Aspergillus Oryzae https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03758397.1929.10856909?src=recsys

“Senas” http://www.skbioland.com/en/raw/makeup/makeup_0303.jsp

AA2G™ Suppress Skin Damage by UVA https://www.nagase-personalcare.com/news/170927_1/

USANA CellSentials provide vital nutrition through essential vitamins and minerals. These are necessary for the growth, development, and long-term health of your body. However, CellSentials are more than just a multivitamin. They also contain USANA’s InCelligence Technology.*

The patented CellSentials with InCelligence Technology helps activate your body’s own defense mechanisms. This helps the body protect itself from stress and renew youthful, normal cellular function. The technology uses select nutrients to support and optimize specific cellular processes. It triggers these normal processes by using your body’s cell signaling pathways—your cells’ network for sending and receiving communications.*

Using Nutrition to Signal Long-Term Health

The InCelligence Complex in Vita Antioxidant consists of a powerful blend of eight ingredients that supports a network of cell-signaling pathways. This patented combination of ingredients includes*:

  • Alpha lipoic acid
  • Meriva® Bioavailable Curcumin†
  • Green Tea Extract
  • Quercetin
  • Rutin
  • Hesperidin
  • Resveratrol
  • Olivol Olive-Fruit Extract

The InCelligence Complex supports a broad range of pathways and processes for whole-body health. The two most important in the CellSentials are*:

1. The production of endogenous antioxidants—those created in cells—for powerful protection against free radicals*

Your cells are naturally equipped with powerful antioxidants. Molecules like superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione are made in your cells. The nutrients in the patented InCelligence Complex help proactively support production of these natural protectors.*

It’s simple math. One dietary antioxidant molecule can eliminate one or two free-radical molecule(s). Endogenous antioxidants are typically able to neutralize 100 or more free-radical molecules during their lifespans. By encouraging the production of your natural antioxidants, the InCelligence Complex helps deliver significantly more protection. It is a powerful way to defend against an imbalance of the oxidative stress that can damage your healthy cells.*

2. The activation of mitophagy—a cellular cleanup process—to help renew efficient production of the energy that powers your cells*

Your cells produce energy (ATP—adenosine triphosphate) in the mitochondria. This cellular energy production also generates a lot of free radicals. Natural antioxidants in the cell neutralize many of the free radicals. But some mitochondria will still be damaged over time. Damaged mitochondria can work inefficiently, producing more damaging free radicals and less ATP. This makes it harder for the cell to keep up with free radical production, which leads to cellular damage.

The cell maintains efficiency through a natural response called mitophagy, which recycles the old or damaged mitochondria. So, they aren’t causing damaging reactions and the cell stays healthy. However, age or other lifestyle factors may slow this process. The InCelligence Complex helps activate mitophagy to renew efficient energy production and keep cells acting youthful.*

Nourish, Protect, and Renew Your Health With The CellSentials*

The CellSentials are your first step towards building a strong foundation for health. The broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals nourish your body. And the patented CellSentials InCelligence complex optimizes antioxidant production to protect your cells, and renew the mitochondrion in your body. This creates a comprehensive approach to support your long-term health.*

 

†All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The world seems to grow smaller every day. Fashion, food, entertainment—all are influenced by cultures around the globe. The same is true for health. Eastern approaches to holistic wellness, like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have crossed Western borders as health enthusiasts look for novel ideas for achieving optimal well-being.

The bright minds at USANA Health Sciences are leading the way into this uncharted territory with a pioneering study. The outcome of this research creates a new map for exploring ways to unite traditional Eastern philosophies with Western scientific practices.

USANA Science Summary

  • USANA researchers worked with experienced TCM practitioners to create a model for standardizing the diagnosis of a single TCM condition.
  • Using a multi-stage process, the team was able to develop a diagnostic protocol with better consistency than traditional methods.
  • The results of the study have two important impacts for the future of scientific discovery:
    • It provides a framework that may be used to help create diagnostic protocols for additional TCM conditions, which could help make care more consistent.
    • The process of designing the protocol can be copied and used to establish measurable data points for more clinical research studies. This will help advance the use of Western scientific methods to show the effectiveness of TCM.

Mixing TCM with Western thinking doesn’t come without some culture clashes. Western medicine usually relies on factors that can be measured and managed. TCM has focused on mental, physical, and spiritual forces that are often unseen but work together to create wellness as a whole.

People in Western cultures, which rely primarily on evidence-based science, may find it difficult to accept the positive impacts of TCM practices without the backing of measurable data. And designing studies that bridge the two cultures is a challenge.

But USANA scientists have shown it’s not impossible. This article summarizes a recent paper published in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine, which explores the groundbreaking work carried out by USANA’s research and development team.

This is important early research that could have far-reaching impacts on the field of TCM study. Approaches like those developed by USANA lay a path for Eastern or Western practitioners to make TCM recommendations grounded in clinically rigorous research. And to create a richer, more science-based holistic standard for total body wellness in every culture.

Setting a New Standard for TCM Practices

A visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner will often include four types of analysis: inspection, auscultation (listening to various organs), inquiry/questioning, and palpation (feeling with the fingers/hands). After considering all of these factors, a subjective diagnosis will be made.

The key word is subjective. The customary way someone is diagnosed with a TCM-related condition is based on the opinions of a single TCM practitioner. There are no objective measures used. And references to clinical studies or statistical analyses are rare.

Creating a more common criteria from which TCM practitioners can assess their clients would help ensure more consistent care. And for TCM practices to be measured scientifically, more objective methods that produce reliable, replicable, and non-biased results are needed.

There are many conditions and criteria considered by TCM practitioners. So, to begin creating an objective standard, USANA scientists first chose the condition to target with a new protocol: Protective Qi Deficiency (PQD).

Qi is a vital life force that flows through the body. There are several types, but protective qi is similar to innate immunity. It is considered a shield against evils. And deficiency of this type of qi is thought to predispose a person to invasion by pathogens.

Once researchers settled on PQD, they collected and defined potential factors associated with the condition to study. They started by reviewing published research, ancient TCM scriptures, and more modern TCM diagnostic guidelines. The researchers also consulted with TCM experts.

The list of PQD risks was eventually refined to 13 parameters. USANA researchers next developed an algorithm based on statistical models that included these parameters in an experimental protocol. Then they put the protocol to the test.

Studying an Eastern System with Western Science

USANA’s TCM study included a total of 207 participants, ages 18 to 65. They were broken into two separate groups. This was so researchers could first compile a data set that would narrow down the list of risk parameters to those truly significant in diagnosing PQD. Then the data from a second group was used to validate the final protocol for accuracy and consistency.

There were 151 participants in the first group. Every participant was examined by one of three highly trained TCM practitioners, each with 25+ years of experience. Each session consisted of two types of evaluation for PQD: a traditional and an experimental protocol.

Researchers used the data from group one to refine their initial PQD risk algorithm. The revised version was then assessed by an expert panel of six TCM practitioners from different geographic locations.

These practitioners were independent and not otherwise involved in the study. They were also unknown to each other. So, there was no opportunity for one practitioner to influence the opinions of the others.

Each independent practitioner returned their recommendations. And USANA researchers then modified the risk-scoring algorithm. Revisions continued until an acceptable level of agreement was reached by all.

The final algorithm was narrowed down from 13 to eight measures that played a major role in the diagnosis of Protective Qi Deficiency. They were as follows:

    1. Tongue appearance
    2. Voice strength (low voice and apathy)
    3. Cold frequency (how often the participant came down with a cold)
    4. Current or ongoing presence/absence of a cold
    5. Spontaneous sweating
    6. Aversion to wind or cold temperatures
    7. Overall pulse (three separate pulse points measured)
    8. Cun pulse (measurement from the pulse point closest to the wrist)

Each of the measures were weighted differently. The strongest predictors of PQD were found to be Cun pulse, cold frequency, or tongue appearance. However, diagnosis was less accurate if only one measure was examined. All eight needed to be considered to achieve the most consistent and accurate risk score for PQD.

Rigorous Research Pays Off with Enhanced Endpoints

The first phase of the study was completed and the scoring for the algorithm was refined. The next step in the process was using data from the second group of participants to validate it.

Fifty-six individuals were examined for PQD. This time, every participant was interviewed by all three Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners (the same as those who examined group one). And once again, each session used two methods of evaluation: the traditional and experimental protocol.

The data from all of the sessions was cross-examined by USANA researchers and statistical models were applied to evaluate the accuracy of the PQD-risk score. They found the experimental scoring system’s ratio for correct predictions ranged from 94.2 to 98.2 percent. This indicates that the risk score was very accurate.

And it was repeatedly accurate.

Agreement can vary between TCM practitioners when diagnosing conditions using traditional methods. Ranges of agreement can go as low as 10 percent up to 60 percent. This means, between two practitioners, someone would receive a consistent diagnosis 10 to 60 percent of the time.

Agreement can increase up to 85 percent if the symptoms are discussed between practitioners ahead of time. However, USANA’s experimental risk scoring system was still superior.

When the TCM practitioners used the new algorithm, agreement among all three was 99.3 percent or greater. This outcome shows USANA’s scoring system results in a high degree of consistency when assessing PQD.

Accuracy and consistency are key. They’re necessary for creating more robust and relevant outcomes for those using TCM. And they’re also essential for aiding the scientific community in designing rigorous TCM-based clinical trials.

USANA Traditional Chinese Medicine Study Sets a New Path

Advancements in nutritional science requires trailblazers with innovative and creative ways of thinking. The USANA Traditional Chinese Medicine study marries Western approaches to research with Eastern approaches to well-being. It’s an exciting step in creating a new template for moving the science of holistic health and wellness forward. The study helps break down borders between past traditions and modern science, blazing a path to creating better, proven health outcomes for all.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411016300955

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/chinese-medicine

Skincare isn’t always simple. From a pared-down cleanse-moisturize-protect routine to a 15-step Korean beauty regimen—and everything in-between—you may wonder what’s the best approach for you? Which skincare products are the best to counteract the look of aging? How do you know if your products will really work?

Look for the proof.

A 2019 clinical trial on USANA Celavive regimens revealed real beauty benefits when products were used as directed for about two months. Below, you’ll discover the impressive results of using advanced skincare that goes beyond what you see. And you’ll understand why the majority of women who completed the study wanted to keep using Celavive® Skincare after the trial ended.

USANA Science Summary

  • USANA sponsored an unpublished, single-center clinical trial to determine the results of using the Celavive regimens for eight weeks. Tests were administered at the Dallas Research Center by Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Inc.—an independent research organization.
  • Participants were women with a median age of 50–51 from a range of races and ethnicities.
  • The women used the Celavive regimen recommended for their skin type—dry/sensitive or oily/combination—including treatment products and the Exfoliating Scrub+Mask.
  • Significant improvements were seen in both clinical and self-perceived measures related to visible aging. Noticeable results included reduced visible fine lines and wrinkles, diminished look of pigmentation, smoother texture, and increased radiance.

Many changes were noticeable in as little as four weeks. And more enhancements were seen after eight weeks. This progression demonstrates continued use of Celavive Skincare can help your skin look and feel increasingly refreshed, revitalized, and refined.

Celavive Clinical Trial Design

Fifty middle-aged women—from a range of backgrounds and with moderate facial photodamage—were selected to participate in the Celavive clinical trial. Photodamage was defined as the presence of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, or other common visible signs of aging.

Digital images (“before pictures”) were taken of the women’s faces, using a photo station specifically designed for skin analysis. Then 12 clinical assessments of their skin condition were taken to establish a baseline. Researchers also measured skin’s moisture levels using a Corneometer®—the instrument most widely used to determine hydration levels.

Beyond clinical measures, user perception was also evaluated. For this study, women answered a questionnaire to indicate their subjective opinion about 15 aspects of their skin’s condition.

Group Demographics

The women self-selected their skin type and were split into one of two equal-sized groups: the dry/sensitive group or oily/combination group. Then they followed the Celavive regimen recommended for their skin type—applying products twice a day, in the morning and evening.

Step AM PM
Cleanse Gentle Milk Cleanser

or

Creamy Foam Cleanser

 Gentle Milk Cleanser

or

Creamy Foam Cleanser

+

(3x/wk) [3 times per week]

Exfoliating Scrub+Mask
Tone Perfecting Toner Perfecting Toner
Enhance Vitalizing Serum

Hydrating Eye Essence

 Vitalizing Serum

Hydrating Eye Essence
Hydrate Protective Day Cream

or

Protective Day Lotion

 Replenishing Night Cream

or

Replenishing Night Gel

The women returned to the clinic for follow-up after using the Celavive products for four and eight weeks. Digital images and the same clinical measures were taken. And they completed the same subjective questionnaire. Additionally, participants answered questions about their experience using the products.

The results were largely positive and are summarized below.

Radiant Results Reflected in Clinical Measures

The look and feel of your skin changes with age. For the Celavive clinical trial, several aspects of normal skin aging were measured:

  • Number and depth of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Size and perceptibility of pores
  • Look and feel of skin’s texture
  • Luminosity or dullness
  • Evenness of skin tone
  • Level of discoloration
  • Skin sagging or tightness
  • Overall appearance of health

Statistically significant improvements in most clinical measures of visible skin aging were experienced in both groups by week four of using the Celavive regimens. And all parameters improved in both groups by week eight.

Clinical Grading Improvements at a Glance
Parameter

Dry/Sensitive

Regimen

 Oily/Combination

Regimen
Week 4 Week 8 Week 4 Week 8
Appearance of fine lines • • • •
Visible wrinkles (whole face) – • – •
Visible crow’s feet – • – •
Appearance of pores • • • •
Look of smoothness • • – •
Feel of smoothness • • • •
Softness to the touch • • • •
Radiance • • • •
Clarity • • • •
Skin tone evenness • • – •
Hyperpigmentation – • – •
Look of firmness • • • •
Overall appearance (healthy glow) • • • •
•     Indicates statistically significant improvement compared to baseline

–     Indicates no statistically significant change compared to baseline

No significant change was noted in Corneometer measures of skin hydration. However, there was an upward trend by week eight. (Celavive products provide topical moisture when applied daily. The lack of measurable change could be related to skin turnover rate, which slows with age—a longer study would be needed to confirm.)

Both groups experienced significant improvements in the clinical measures related to the look of aging. There were sizeable increases between weeks four and eight, indicating an increasing or cumulative effect over time. You can see the results for the dry/sensitive and oily/combination regimens below.

4- and 8-Week % Improvement: Dry/Sensitive Group

4- and 8-Week % Improvement: Oily/Combination

These results show that using the Celavive products together provides clinically measurable improvements in skin’s look and feel in a short amount of time. While this study only lasted for two months, there’s skin would likely continue to show even more visible enhancements when used long-term.

Participants Report Beautiful Benefits in Celavive Clinical Trial

Real-world results are the true test of your skincare routine. Women who participated in this trial provided firsthand reports of their experience with the Celavive regimens. Those who completed the study generally tolerated the products well. There were no serious reactions to the products, indicating that the products are generally safe for most skin types.

Most importantly, the assessments of product performance on their skin condition were nothing short of glowing.

After eight weeks, the majority of participants considered the look and feel of their complexion to be significantly better than before using the products. In fact, 80 percent of those using the oily/combination Celavive regimen and 84 percent of the dry/sensitive group reported improvements in how much they liked the overall appearance of their skin, even up close.

8-Week % Improvement on Self-Assessment of Skin Condition

When it came to a separate questionnaire on product performance, the participants’ ratings were also quite favorable at week eight.

Most notably, 80 percent of the oily/combination-regimen group said they liked using the products. With 72 percent saying they would buy and continue using Celavive (assuming a reasonable cost).

Similarly, 96 percent of the dry/sensitive-regimen group said they liked using the products. And 92 percent would buy and continue using Celavive.

The chart below illustrates the percentage of favorable responses to questions about various aspects of Celavive product performance.

8-Week % Favorable Responses on Product Performance

Ready to Get Glowing? Do Your Own Celavive Trial                     

The results of the Celavive clinical trial demonstrate the noticeable benefits of following the recommended regimen for your skin type. In as little as two months, you may see a more youthful-looking complexion—with fewer visible fine lines and wrinkles, a more even skin tone, and smoother texture. Not only will your complexion glow with the look of health, it will feel refreshed, soft, and soothed.

To conduct your own trial, simply determine your skin type and use the Celavive regimen that’s right for you. In two months, you’ll see the radiant results for yourself.

You’ve heard the argument before. “You can get all the nutrients you need from a healthy, whole-food diet.” Sure. Maybe in an ideal world. But nobody lives in an ideal world. Living in reality means admitting a supplement is an easy nutritional insurance plan. It’s a quick way to help ensure you consume the nutrition your cells need to thrive every day. *

Of course, all supplements aren’t created equal. A comprehensive-formula matters. Quality ingredients that are absorbed matters. Science also matters. That’s why USANA invested in a four-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to quantify the impact of taking the USANA® CellSentials™ for one month has on healthy adults.

The four-week CellSentials study found taking a full dose of Vita Antioxidant and Core Minerals twice a day improved a number of nutrition and health measures. This research shows daily supplementation is helpful for raising key nutrient levels in your body and supporting your well-being.*

USANA Science Summary

  • USANA published the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in 23 participants for four weeks.
  • Healthy adults, ages 23 to 43, took two tablets of Vita Antioxidant and two tablets of Core Minerals, twice a day.
  • Levels of vitamins B6, B12, folate, C, D, E, and K increased significantly.
  • Levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of your body’s innate protective antioxidants, increased.
  • Support for healthy homocysteine and HDL cholesterol levels already within normal range was also observed.*

The results of the CellSentials study were published in the Journal of Functional Foods in 2019.

(This study revisits and expands upon findings from previously unpublished research that showed the supplement pair raised circulating serum nutrient levels.)

Let’s take a closer look at the findings.

CellSentials Study Shows Enhanced Status of Key Nutrients

Dietary surveys often show that people don’t eat enough of several key vitamins and minerals. Why is getting enough of these nutrients a big deal?

There are many health-related reasons you need a solid foundation of nutrition. But here’s one you may not have heard before: insufficient amounts of some nutrients in your body could lead to something called “hidden hunger.”

Hidden hunger is the phenomenon where people eat enough calories in a day but still don’t have adequate levels of certain nutrients in the body. So, their body signals them to eat more in an effort to top off low nutrient stores.

This invisible form of scarcity is especially common in those who lack diversity in food choices or who eat too much processed or nutritionally deficient food. Unfortunately, many inexpensive foods tend to be low in key nutrients, which is why low-income earners can be at higher risk for hidden hunger.

For the purpose of this study, USANA narrowed the focus to vitamins that are often insufficient in average diets. This includes vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, plus some B vitamins—B6, B12, and folate.

Participants fasted for 12 hours and blood was drawn to set baseline levels before the study began. Then fasted blood samples were drawn again at the end of the four weeks. There were significant increases in blood levels of seven of the eight vitamins:

  • Vitamin B6—plays important roles in energy metabolism and maintaining healthy homocysteine levels (an amino acid—more on this below)*.
  • Vitamin B12—supports energy, nerves, healthy blood cells, and DNA synthesis; also plays a role in folate metabolism.*
  • Folate (vitamin B9)—helps make genetic material and DNA and supports healthy cell growth and function; critical for women of childbearing age to support a baby’s healthy neural tube development in the earliest days of pregnancy.*
  • Vitamin C—provides antioxidant defense and is important for immunity, production of collagen (and other compounds), and use of iron in the body.*
  • Vitamin D—supports cell health, strong bones, immunity, and nerve and muscle function.*
  • Vitamin E—provides antioxidant defense and supports cognitive health as well as liver and immune function.*
  • Vitamin K—aids blood clotting along with bone, cardiovascular, liver, muscle, and cartilage health.*

Vitamin A was also measured. However, no significant change was observed. The reason is unclear. However, it could be due to the population studied: people already sufficient in vitamin A.

Your body maintains a fairly stable amount of vitamin A in plasma. It’s tightly controlled by the liver. So, changes may only have been seen if participants were deficient.

Maintaining sufficient vitamin A is important to support eye health (night vision), immunity, reproductive health, and gene expression.*

Increasing Your Innate Protective Antioxidants with InCelligence™

The CellSentials are more than a multivitamin. They also supply nutrients that can encourage your body to create its own powerful antioxidants. Amplifying your antioxidant levels is important, because the modern world is a free-radical-generating, cell-damaging jumble of junk foods, pollutants, and stresses. *

One way your body creates antioxidants is via the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Nrf2 is a chain of cellular reactions that’s activated when your body’s cells sense they need a boost in protection against free radicals. The InCelligence Complex in Vita Antioxidant includes several nutrients that can influence this pathway, including EGCG from green tea, curcumin, and resveratrol.

One protective antioxidant produced by Nrf2 activity is superoxide dismutase (SOD). This enzyme provides a first line of defense to help suppress the formation of free radicals in cells—stopping trouble before it starts.

Those who consumed the CellSentials in this study had elevated SOD activity after four weeks. This is evidence InCelligence Technology™ in the product works to enhance your body’s natural ability to protect itself from stresses. *

Increasing SOD is a good thing. Generally, as you age, your levels tend to go down. This increases your exposure to oxidative damage that can have adverse effects on your health. On the other hand, maintaining higher levels of SOD can help support healthy aging. *

As one of the most powerful antioxidant in the cell, SOD supports your health and well-being in many ways. It limits lipid peroxidation (when free radicals attack and damage fats) to help maintain healthy tissues throughout your body. Cognitive and immune function are protected by SOD. And it also has been shown to help maintain healthy carotid artery thickness to support cardiovascular function.*

Support for Cardiovascular Health Shown in CellSentials Study

Increased SOD isn’t the only way the CellSentials support the health of your cardiovascular system. Many micronutrients in the products are linked to maintained heart health:*

  • Zinc
  • Selenium
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K

Many phytonutrients like lycopene and resveratrol have also shown cardiovascular health support. Plus, the added coenzyme Q10 in CellSentials helps your cells make the energy needed to keep your heart beating strong.*

Heart health is one of the top wellness concerns worldwide. So, the CellSentials study looked at a number of measures to see how one month of supplementation influenced cardiovascular function. Two positive results stood out: lower homocysteine and higher HDL levels.

Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of proteins). If you have too much in your body, it can damage endothelial cells. These cells help your blood vessels contract and relax for circulation. That’s why keeping homocysteine levels in a normal, healthy range is important for maintaining cardiovascular function. It’s also been linked to cognitive, mood, and bone health.*

Levels of homocysteine were lowered by 12 percent in CellSentials users, compared to a 1.26 percent difference in the placebo group. This could be due to the increase seen in B12 and folate levels. Both nutrients have been shown to help maintain healthy homocysteine levels. *

HDL cholesterol (the “good” kind) was also increased in the CellSentials group. HDL finds harmful cholesterol in your bloodstream and sends it to the liver for disposal. This is why optimal levels of HDL are linked to cardiovascular health. *

The increase in HDL shows the CellSentials are a heart-smart option for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.*

The CellSentials Study is Science You Can Use

If you take a nutritional supplement for your health, sometimes it can be hard to notice a difference in how you feel on a daily basis. Supplements are made to help you maintain the healthy body you already have. So, you may not feel much different unless you are truly deficient in a given nutrient. *

The CellSentials study helps you see the effects of using USANA’s foundational nutritional supplement for only one month. Nutrient status improves. Innate antioxidant defenses are enhanced. And your cardiovascular health is protected. *

The USANA CellSentials are a great investment in your overall wellness. They’ll help you avoid hidden hungers and meet your nutritional needs for optimal health. Make Vita Antioxidant and Core Minerals your nutritional insurance plan. Take two of each, twice a day to help ensure your cells and your body will have what they need to thrive. *

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/glossary#homocysteine

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-B12

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-B6

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222318/

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-A

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-Consumer/

https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(12)00741-X/fulltext

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5969776/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090506817301550

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6320919/

https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/hdl-cholesterol-the-good-cholesterol#1

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Get a Naturally Ageless Glow with Celavive® Exfoliating Scrub+Mask

Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask

Multitasking scrub and mask combination removes dead skin, dirt, and oil; refines complexion; and protects against the visible effects of pollution.


Seeing a lifeless complexion when you look in the mirror can leave you feeling less than confident. Your skin could look dull if pollution from urban environments, lingering dirt, and dead surface cells build up. Eliminating the grime is the key to a radiant reflection. Now, the Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask can help you take your complexion from lackluster to luminous in minutes.

The dual-action scrub and mask provides immediate and long-lasting benefits. It deep cleans and detoxifies after each use. And, it promotes healthy-looking skin by supporting cell turnover and defending against the visible effects of pollution. This helps reveal your ageless beauty in three ways:

  • Improves skin’s texture and minimizes the appearance of pores for a smooth, refined complexion
  • Reduces appearance of dark spots and discoloration for even skin tone
  • Visibly renews skin’s firmness for a naturally youthful-looking appearance

Exfoliating Scrub+Mask is safe for all skin types. Gentle hydrogel beads and charcoal help remove dirt, oil, and dead skin. At the same time, a unique mix of plant-based extracts, including the Olivol® Botanical Blend, revives radiance and shields your skin from the visible side effects of air pollution.

A few times a week, apply the Exfoliating Scrub+Mask to clean, dry skin and massage in circular motions. (You can add a little water if you’d like an even gentler scrub experience.) The product goes on dark grey and will lighten in color as you use it.

On busy days, you can scrub, rinse, and go. When you have more time, leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes for a purifying mask treatment. Rinsing will reveal skin that looks polished and vibrant and feels soft and refreshed.

After using Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask, your skin will be free from any dead skin cells or impurities that might block absorption of your remaining skincare products. Follow with the rest of your Celavive treatment products and the moisturizer that’s right for your skin type.

Polish and Purify for Pore Perfection

Your face is covered with pores—two types, in fact. There are sweat ducts that excrete perspiration and toxins. And there are follicles, where hair comes through and most of your sebaceous glands are found. Sebaceous glands are responsible for producing sebum—an oily substance that hydrates and protects your skin.

Your pores play important roles in keeping your skin healthy. But they can become blocked with excess sebum, dirt, dead skin, or sweat. This can cause blackheads and also make your pores wider and more visible.

Fortunately, your skincare routine can help refine the appearance of your pores. Start by choosing non-comedogenic makeup and skincare products. That means they’re formulated with ingredients that won’t clog pores. It’s also important to cleanse your face in the morning and evening.

Exfoliating Scrub+Mask is a great addition to your pore-perfecting skincare routine. The dual-action power helps prevent clogs and make your pores less noticeable.

A Gentle Scrub That’s Safe for All Skin Types

Unlike some scrubs, you can use Exfoliating Scrub+Mask to regularly exfoliate dead, dry, flaky skin for a smoother, brighter appearance.

Other scrubs use harsh exfoliants like apricot kernel shells, which can cause microtears that may damage your skin barrier, leaving it vulnerable. The hydrogel beads in Exfoliating Scrub+Mask are extremely gentle and won’t damage or irritate skin. They’re made from a naturally pliable glucomannan fiber (from konjac root) coated with a soft gel.

The hydrogel beads are unique because they absorb excess oil and impurities and replenish moisture as they exfoliate. And, because they’re plant-based, they’re 100 percent biodegradable. So, the beads are gentle on your skin and kind to the planet (unlike scrubs that use plastic microbeads—which are now banned in the United States).

A Detoxifying Mask Deep Cleans

As a mask, the 2-in-1 formula of Exfoliating Scrub+Mask also pulls lingering impurities from deep within your pores to make them less visible.

Enlarged pores are a common skin complaint. And large pores aren’t only vexing. They’re also associated with more severe skin wrinkling, which can make you look prematurely older. Often, pores are stretched out when dirt or excess sebum is not sufficiently cleansed by regular face washing. A deeper clean is needed to maintain a refined appearance.

Charcoal is effective for detoxifying your pores to renew healthy-looking skin. It’s delivered along with a mineral-rich sea silt (a clay-like substance with fine particles) to nourish your skin as it purifies. Simply leave the mask on your face for up to 15 minutes. It will help pull excess oils, sebum, bacteria, or other impurities from your pores. When you’re done, you’ll see clear, clean skin that feels refreshed and energized.

Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask delivers visible beauty benefits quickly. After only one use, skin analysis shows the look of less dead skin on the surface, increased smoothness, and smaller pore size.

Before

After

Regular Use Renews Your Naturally Ageless Glow

Using a scrub with gentle ingredients that won’t damage your delicate skin is one way Exfoliating Scrub+Mask helps protect your healthy glow. But it’s not the only way. Specialized ingredients in the product also revitalize a dull-looking complexion with hydrating extracts that support the skin’s natural renewal process.

Hydration is vital for a dewy, fresh-faced look. USANA’s Olivol Botanical Blend is included in the Exfoliating Scrub+Mask to infuse your skin with long-lasting moisture. The exclusive blend delivers 24 hours of hydration by helping your skin attract and hold water like a sponge. Restored moisture will leave your skin feeling soothed and refreshed after you rinse. And maintaining moisture is essential for keeping your skin barrier healthy, soft, and smooth.

Saccharide isomerate is another hydration helper that promotes renewed radiance. This natural sugar is isolated from a marine-sourced microorganism found on the shore of a river in France. It penetrates deeply to support your skin’s natural ability to replenish moisture and stay hydrated longer. The sugar also makes exfoliation with a scrub more effective by stimulating your skin’s natural renewal process.

Your skin has distinct layers. And over the course of about 28 days, cells move from the deepest layer all the way to the top, where they are shed. This turnover process is vital for maintaining healthy-looking skin. However, the process can work less effectively as you age. The slowdown is also influenced by other factors, including changes in hormone balance or nutrient deficiencies. If the dead skin cells on your face aren’t shed, it can cause your skin to look dull and prematurely older.

You can help loosen the dead, dry skin, so it’s removed more easily. When applied topically, the saccharide isomerate acts like a natural sugar in your skin that promotes cell turnover. It works to weaken the bond of dead skin cells that are ready to be shed with the healthy layer below.

By weakening the adhesion of the dead surface skin cells, this ingredient dramatically increases exfoliation. It offers similar action to alpha-hydroxy acids or other chemical exfoliants. But it is much gentler on skin and generally won’t cause sensitivity.

Replenishing moisture and supporting a healthy rate of cell turnover will help ensure a refreshed appearance as your skin renews itself. Dry flakes will be banished. And your complexion’s natural glow will increasingly shine through as you continue to use Exfoliating Scrub+Mask over time.

One study found after using saccharide isomerate for four weeks, skin appeared measurably smoother with pores less visible. And applying N-acetyl glucosamine (one of the two sugars that make up the ingredient) to the skin has also shown promise for reducing the look of dark spots or discoloration, improving the appearance of overall skin tone.

Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask is Your Skin’s Pollution Solution

Your skin is constantly exposed to air pollution. And while the pollutants are usually invisible to the naked eye, exposure can eventually show up on your complexion.

Air pollution is all around you—inside and outside. Cars, industrial facilities, building materials, smoking, and even natural events like forest fires and volcanoes can release pollutants. Some of the most common sources are:

  • UV rays, especially when they interact with other compounds in the air
  • Compounds and small particles released from burning coal, oil, gasoline, trash, tobacco, and wood
  • Chemicals released from common items in your home or office, like solvents, paints, adhesives, cleaners, pesticides, and insect repellents

The World Health Organization reports nine out of 10 people around the world live where air quality exceeds guideline limits. Even some of the most advanced countries can still have pollution levels above quality targets. That’s bad news for your health and your skin.

Your skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin that’s exposed to the environment. A strong barrier is vital for skin that looks healthy, hydrated, and youthful. It protects your skin’s vibrance by keeping toxins and allergens out and holding moisture in.

A 2017 review article summarized the effects repeated exposure to air pollution can have on your skin barrier. It reported that high levels of pollution can overwhelm your skin barrier’s natural defenses and cause excessive oxidative stress. Eventually, that stress can damage your skin’s integrity and balance.

A disrupted skin barrier spells trouble for your complexion:

  • Skin can become dry, sensitive, and irritated.
  • Dark spots or discoloration may appear.
  • Skin may start to look prematurely older, with visible sagging and wrinkles.

You can protect yourself from the pollution problem on two fronts. On the inside, you can support your skin’s defenses by eating a diet rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, including B vitamins.

On the outside, you can defend your skin from pollution by shielding it with smart sun protection. And by applying targeted ingredients specifically designed to help block the visible effects of pollution.

The ingredients in Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask are your skin-saving pollution solution.

In addition to the charcoal powder, which helps absorb surface-level pollutants, Camellia japonica flower extract offers distinct anti-pollution benefits. The hardy red flower is able to grow in the snow of its native Korea and Japan. It’s known by many names: rose of winter, Japanese camellia, Tsubaki, or DongBaek. The bloom is rich in protocatechuic acid—a potent polyphenol (a type of phytonutrient).

Camellia japonica extract supports a youthful look and feel by improving skin hydration and softness. It also offers excellent protective power with antioxidants that neutralize oxidative stress caused by exposure to pollution.

These protective powers have real, visible benefits. Free radicals generated by pollution can cause skin to look prematurely older. By reducing the visible effects of free radicals, Camellia japonica can help diminish the appearance of photoaging and maintain skin’s firmness.

Continued use will result in skin that looks and feels noticeably younger. Research conducted in a heavily polluted urban center in Korea revealed a significant reduction in the appearance of skin wrinkles after participants applied a lotion containing Camellia japonica for eight weeks.

Even in the face of heavy pollution, the Exfoliating Scrub+Mask will protect against the look of premature aging. It cleanses away dirt without stripping vital moisture, and banishes dry, dead skin for a flawless appearance. The mask and scrub also helps maintain skin’s visible firmness and elasticity.

Seeing a lifeless complexion reflected in the mirror is a thing of the past. You’ll love the way your skin looks when you use Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask as part of your weekly skincare routine.

Key Ingredients

  • Olivol Botanical Blend
  • Glucomannan
  • Charcoal
  • Saccharide Isomerate
  • Camellia Japonica

See full list of ingredients

See glossary of Celavive Ingredients

Usage

Directions: Apply generously to face and neck in gentle, circular motions. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. For deeper purifying benefits, leave on for 10–15 minutes before rinsing. For best results use 3–5 times per week.

Caution: Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow.

Ideal For

  • All skin types

Celavive Skincare Regimen

Step Dry/Sensitive Skin
Cleanse: Conditioning Makeup Remover
Cleanse: Gentle Milk Cleanser
Cleanse: Exfoliating Scrub+Mask
Tone: Perfecting Toner
Enhance: Hydrating + Lifting Sheet Mask
Enhance: Vitalizing Serum
Enhance: Hydrating Eye Essence
Hydrate AM: Protective Day Cream SPF 30
Hydrate PM: Replenishing Night Cream

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Step Oily/Combination Skin
Cleanse: Conditioning Makeup Remover
Cleanse: Creamy Foam Cleanser
Cleanse: Exfoliating Scrub+Mask
Tone: Perfecting Toner
Enhance: Hydrating + Lifting Sheet Mask
Enhance: Vitalizing Serum
Enhance: Hydrating Eye Essence
Hydrate AM: Protective Day Lotion SPF 30
Hydrate PM: Replenishing Night Gel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Exfoliating Scrub+Mask

You will see immediate improvements in radiance, texture, and reduced dry skin after only one use. And the visible benefits of using Exfoliating Scrub+Mask will increase over time. Pores will continue to look more refined and skin will appear smoother after about one month of consistent use. You should also begin to notice reduced appearance of lines and wrinkles and less visible dark spots or discoloration after approximately two months, when used as directed.

For best results, use Exfoliating Scrub+Mask after cleansing and before using Perfecting Toner.

The Exfoliating Scrub+Mask tube and lid should be recyclable if disposed of according to requirements set by recycling facilities available in your area.

 

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The old adage “knowledge is power” has never been more relevant. In today’s knowledge economy, your cognitive function is one of the most valuable assets you have. Being able to learn, understand, and connect concepts is essential to creating the new ideas that drive success in the modern world. A recent CopaPrime+ study shows USANA’s unique cognitive-support supplement can help.*

The demand to keep learning so you can excel at daily mental tasks has led to a growing interest in brain-optimizing compounds known as “nootropics.” Individually, some of the most promising plant extracts for optimizing brain function have been American ginseng, bacopa monnieri, and coffee-fruit extract. These three nootropics are combined in USANA CopaPrime+.*

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the effectiveness of the CopaPrime+ formula. And the results have been published (November 2019) in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

USANA Science Summary

  • USANA funded a double-blind, placebo-controlled research study, which was conducted by researchers from Central Queensland University and Deakin University in Australia.
  • Researchers looked at the acute (immediate) effects of consuming two tablets of CopaPrime+ on cognitive measures.
  • Participants were given a variety of scientifically validated tests before consuming CopaPrime+. They were then re-tested about 45 minutes later.
  • Those who took CopaPrime+ experienced an increase in mental efficiency and significantly improved accuracy and response times during cognitively demanding tasks.*

This is an exciting outcome that demonstrates combining three powerful nootropics in USANA’s CopaPrime+ formula is highly effective for supporting peak mental performance.*

Let’s take a closer look at the study.

CopaPrime+ Study Shows Support for Three Measures of Cognitive Function

A growing body of evidence supports the use of nootropics to aid healthy brain function. Researchers wanted to look at the effects of a combined formula. So, USANA provided CopaPrime+ to determine what effects could be expected from such a formula after a single dose. CopaPrime+ is a unique combination of American ginseng, bacopa monnieri, and coffee-fruit extracts.*

Forty healthy participants were enrolled in the study and randomized into a treatment or control group. They didn’t eat or drink (other than non-stimulating beverages) for two hours before the study. Upon arrival at the testing center, participants answered questions regarding their state-of-mind and had blood drawn to ensure healthy blood glucose levels. These measures were repeated four times during the two-hour study period.

The participants completed a variety of tests before taking two tablets of CopaPrime+ to establish a baseline. As they took the tests, images were taken of the activity in their prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain used for complex cognitive behavior and decision making. Then participants re-took the tests, with concurrent brain imaging, 45 minutes later.

After eliminating confounding factors, there were significant differences in the group supplemented with CopaPrime+ in three areas:

  1. Working memory and accuracy
  2. Speed of attention and response time
  3. Brain efficiency

Measuring Working Memory—A Key to Cognitive Performance

One of the tests in the study measured something called working memory. This is a type of short-term memory. It involves remembering a small amount of information for a short time and retaining it long enough to interact with it in some way. For example: when you read a sentence, you have to remember what came at the beginning, so that whatever comes at the end makes sense.

It seems simple. But the ability to put information together is critical for everyday life. Finding your car. Doing math in your head. Understanding a report at work. All of these tasks, and many more, rely on your working memory. This type of memory is important for decision making, problem solving, and reasoning. It is often associated with attention, completing tasks, and academic performance.

Working memory is tested using an N-back task. “N” stands for a number, which varies depending on the study protocol. The current study included 1-back, 2-back, and 3-back tasks.

Here’s how it works.

Participants are shown a sequence of letters one-by-one. Every time the test participant sees a sequence of letters, they need to indicate if the current sequence is the same as the one they saw “N” times ago.

This task used letters A to J, with a correct match appearing 25 percent of the time. Each sequence of letters was on-screen for 500 milliseconds (half of a second), with 1,500 milliseconds (1.5 seconds) between sets. The two-second total speed makes the N-back task considerably more cognitively demanding than if more time were allotted. (Try the N-back task for yourself.)

When participants saw a correct match, they pressed a spacebar on a keyboard. If they did not select an answer within two seconds, their answer was left blank.

Those who consumed CopaPrime+ improved on the 1-, 2-, and 3-back tasks in all measured criteria (time, accuracy, and error rate). The measures with the most statistical significance were the following:

  • Faster response times on the 2-back task
  • Fewer errors on the 2-back task (fewer incorrect answers selected when not left blank [blank answers were not included in scoring])
  • Greater accuracy on the 3-back task (fewer blank or incorrect answers overall)

The results indicate that CopaPrime+ offers positive benefits on working memory, which is related to many aspects of thinking and learning.*

CopaPrime+ N-back Test Results

Looking at CopaPrime+’s Effect on Attention

Researchers determined selective attention (the ability to select what you focus on) by employing one of the most well-known observations in psychology: the Stroop effect. The effect is easily understood when the task used to test it is explained.

The Stroop task asks people to look at color words. So, “red,” “blue,” “green,” etc. Sometimes that word is presented in the color it represents (e.g., the word “red” in red text). At other times, the word appears, but the color of the text is another color (e.g., the word “red” in green text). The Stroop effect is the difficulty people have when the word and color of the text don’t match up.

Participants in this study undertook two versions of the Stroop task:

  • In the “congruent” Stroop task, the words were presented in their corresponding colors (e.g., “red” in red).
  • In the “incongruent” Stroop task, words were never presented in the color that matched the text (e.g., “red” in green).

Thirty different word/color combinations were presented. Participants were asked to indicate what color the text was (not what it said). The words stayed on-screen until a key on the keyboard labeled with the color that matched the color of the text was selected. Researchers measured the time it took for a response. (You can try the Stroop task, too.)

Participants who consumed the supplement showed faster response times on the congruent Stroop task than the placebo group. So, this suggests CopaPrime+ may help you think and focus faster. *

Faster speed of attention is valuable for helping you be more effective during daily tasks. Being able to focus your attention swiftly and maintain accuracy will allow you to switch tasks with a lower time-cost. This could help you quickly ease into the flow of work and be less prone to distraction.

Studying Brain Efficiency to Help You Work Smarter

As participants took the tests in this study, their brain activity was imaged using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). This is a non-invasive method for looking at specific kinds of blood flow in targeted areas of the brain.

The participant wears a monitor on their forehead. And changes in blood flow are detected by measuring differences in infrared light (a form of light waves the human eye can’t see and that can pass through skin and bone). In simple terms, variances are caused by changes in how much oxygen is in the blood or in total blood volume.

A particular fNIRS measurement stood out in the study. During one of the most cognitively demanding tests—the 3-back task—researchers observed “reduced activation of the prefrontal cortex related to effortful mental demand” in those who consumed CopaPrime+.

At first, the above sentence may sound negative. Reduced activation in the brain doesn’t sound good! But in actuality, these changes in activity relate to the level of workload happening in the brain.

Having a workload that is too high (or too low) can cause a decline in cognitive performance. The reduced activation pattern observed in this study reflects a decrease in workload. Or, put another way, an increase in cognitive efficiency.

This means CopaPrime+ may help you maintain maximum mental function longer by helping the brain become more efficient.*

On a related note, a more efficient brain generally has better performance in working memory. So, the fNIRS results provide a glimpse into biological activity behind how CopaPrime+ might work to boost brain power. (This is an additional functional benefit beyond what is provided by the InCelligence Cognitive-Support Complex. The blend of bacopa and coffee-fruit targets cell-signaling pathways that optimize brain-derived neurotropic factor [BDNF]—a cognitive protein—in the brain.)

The CopaPrime+ Study is Science You Can Use

Life comes at you fast. And thanks to distractions coming from all sides, your brain has more demands on it than ever. The CopaPrime+ study shows the supplement can help you experience greater accuracy in your thinking and faster focus, with less of a drain on your mental capacity. *

And that’s after only one use. Research on the individual ingredients has demonstrated even greater benefits when used over time. So, add CopaPrime+ to your daily supplement routine. It’s scientifically shown to help you get the most out of your mental performance every day. *

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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/154193120004402121?journalCode=proe

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Safe, high-quality formulas backed by science make USANA products a smart choice. A parallel, randomized controlled study has added to the volume of scientific research that shows real health benefits when using USANA products.

In 2017, USANA funded a China Nutrimeal and Fibergy study. It was conducted on Chinese product formulas by researchers at the School of Public Health in Beijing, China. Two papers, co-authored by members of USANA’s scientific team, have been published on the study—one in the “Journal of Obesity” and the second in “Nutrition & Metabolism.”

USANA Science Summary

  • Overweight or obese individuals from the Beijing area replaced dinner with a USANA shake every day for 12 weeks. Each shake contained one serving of the Chinese formulas of Nutrimeal and Fibergy.
  • Weight decreased and improvements in body composition were observed in the meal-replacement group.
  • Measures associated with blood glucose levels and cardiovascular health either improved or were well-maintained in the meal-replacement group. (Results were more significant in men than women.)

China Nutrimeal and Fibergy Study Shows Support for Healthy Weight

Using meal replacements can be a simple, sensible way to lose weight. In fact, a systematic review and meta-analysis has shown programs that include meal replacements can lead to greater weight loss after one year than those that don’t.

Some diet types may not be so sensible. They might require replacing all or most meals. Or extreme calorie restriction. And while it’s possible to maintain this practice for a short time, a longer-term solution is needed to sustain weight loss. This was the reasoning behind the design of the China Nutrimeal and Fibergy study.

Researchers hypothesized replacing only one meal each day would be easier for the Chinese study participants to sustain. And it would cut enough calories to gradually add up to a meaningful change. So, they asked participants to replace dinner each day with a shake made from Chinese formulas of USANA Nutrimeal and Fibergy. Each shake contained 22.6 grams of protein, 11.1 grams of fat, 39.3 grams of carbohydrate, 20.9 grams of dietary fiber, and 388 calories.

Other than the daily shake, participants continued to eat the same as before.

After 12 weeks, 174 participants completed the study—91 percent of the original 192 who were included. This high percentage of completion demonstrates the intervention was sustainable for most people.

A number of body-composition measures were taken at the beginning and end of the study. Those who consumed the meal replacement shake for 12 weeks experienced the most significant improvements in the following (on average, results varied by individual):

  • Body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference each decreased by 4.3 percent
  • Body fat mass decreased 5.3 percent (7.7 percent in men, 3.2 percent in women)

Losing 4.3 percent of body weight in 12 weeks is a smart, safe rate of weight loss. Generally, those who lose weight gradually, but steadily, are more successful at keeping weight off. And even modest weight loss of five to 10 percent can mean big benefits.

Fat and Weight Loss Equal Health Gains

As noted above, Chinese participants in the 12-week China Nutrimeal and Fibergy study had meaningful reductions in waist circumference and body fat mass.

Reducing waist circumference and body fat, especially visceral fat (the fat in the abdomen), have both been strongly tied to maintained cardiovascular health. Waist circumference is important because it is an indicator of intra-abdominal fat—the fat that accumulates around organs. Too much intra-abdominal fat has been directly linked to cardiovascular risks.

The benefits of reduced body size were detectable. Researchers looked at the outcomes of 168 participants and found significant support for healthy blood pressure in men. Blood-pressure benefits were not as clear for women. One explanation for this difference could be the fact women maintained but didn’t lose as much visceral fat as men (among other possible reasons).

However, those results don’t mean the shakes weren’t beneficial for both genders.

The shakes made from the Chinese product formulas measurably helped Chinese participants maintain current levels of fat better than those in the control group. In fact, visceral fat increased in both genders in the control group (those who did not replace their meals) over the course of the 12 weeks. This indicates that drinking one shake each day helped men and women avoid fat gain.

Maintaining, not gaining, fat is helpful for preserving cardiovascular health and blood pressure.

Positive impacts on blood glucose were also seen in men and women who swapped their dinners with shakes made from the Chinese product formulas for three months. This reinforces positive results associated with weight loss and reductions in waist circumference that have been seen in other studies. Retaining normal blood glucose means the body can manage sugar properly, which is essential for maintaining long-term health and stable energy levels.

China Nutrimeal and Fibergy Study Demonstrates USANA’s Commitment to Science

USANA is dedicated to conducting thorough research that demonstrates the quality, safety, and efficacy of its products. The China Nutrimeal and Fibergy Study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Peking University Health Sciences Center.

The results of this study are encouraging. They suggest a way for overweight or obese Chinese individuals to manage their weight and support their health using Chinese formulas of USANA Nutrimeal and Fibergy. It is unclear if similar results would be seen in other populations with different formulas.

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A glossary with an alphabetical list of all the ingredients found in Celavive® Skincare products.

You can also read more in-depth information about each Celavive product, including more information about the ingredients. Links to each page are available here. 

0–9 | A–B | C–D | E–F | G–H | I–J | K–L | M–N | O–P | Q–R | S–T | U–V | W–X | Y–Z

0–9
1,2-HEXANEDIOL: Paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservative. Also an effective humectant (substance that attracts water) for dry skin.

A–B
ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS (ELEUTHRO) ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that provides antioxidant action for a brighter, firmer look.

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE: Amino acid sugar that helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and unwanted variations in skin tone.

ACETYL HYDROXYPROLINE: Amino acid that adds moisture and supports the natural ceramides (part of your skin’s natural lipids) in the skin’s barrier for a hydrated appearance.

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER: Gentle emulsifier that thickens lotions or creams to helps them glide on smoothly.

ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN BARK EXTRACT: Also known as silk tree. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and loss of firmness.

ALPHA GLUCAN (see also DEXTRIN): Sugar that helps bind water to help moisturize and soften skin.

ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS):  Botanical source of antioxidants that also conditions the skin.

AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL: Blended with active compounds in skincare products to ensure they dissolve and absorb into skin properly.

ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM EXTRACT: Commonly known as southernwood extract, this compound is rich in oligosaccharides (a type of sugar) that make the skin appear smoother.

ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT: Seaweed that contains minerals and antioxidants to help nourish and deep clean your pores for a healthy appearance.

ASCORBIC ACID: Vitamin C is an antioxidant and skin-soothing agent that can help preserve formulations while providing support against the visible signs of environmental damage.

AVOBENZONE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that protects primarily against UVA rays, but offers some protection against UVB.

BIS-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE: Non-ionic vitamin C derivative that provides excellent skin-moisturizing effects.

BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS (Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Alpina Speciosa Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract): Unique blend of botanical extracts rich in antioxidants that contain essential oils to help preserve skincare products without the use of harsh chemicals.

BUTYLENE GLYCOL: Commonly used ingredient in cosmetics that helps to enhance the texture and application of skincare formulations.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (Shea Butter): Known as Africa’s ancient beauty secret for its intense moisturizing capabilities and pleasant fragrance.

C–D
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: A gentle moisturizer that also acts as a preservative.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: Compound derived from coconut oil and glycerin that adds moisture to skin.

CARBOMER: Helps suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. Used to maintain product consistency by keeping emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components.

CARRAGEENAN: Sugar extracted from certain species of red seaweed (Rodophyceae) that helps thicken and stabilize skincare formulas.

CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX (made with InCelligence Technology®): Active ingredients that allow for effective cell communication—palmitoyl tripeptide-38, hexapeptide-48 HCL, southernwood extract, and coffee-seed extract. Supports your skin’s barrier system and enhances your body’s natural youth-preserving functions. Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and large pores, while also producing a healthy glow.

CELLULOSE GUM: Helps thicken and stabilize skincare formulas.

CERAMIDE NP: Mimics natural ceramides to help skin retain moisture for a hydrated appearance.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL: Skin softener with conditioning benefits; used to improve the application and texture of skincare formulations.

CETETH-10: Emulsifier with dirt-dissolving properties that also helps active ingredients blend into a formula.

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE: Oil-like skin softener that helps dissolve dirt while preserving skin’s moisture.

CITRIC ACID: Alpha hydroxy acid derived from citrus fruits that serves as a natural preservative and pH (acidity) adjuster.

CITRULLUS LANATUS (Watermelon) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): One of nature’s few materials to contain citrulline, which helps condition the skin and lock in natural moisture.

CITRUS PARADISI (Grapefruit) FRUIT EXTRACT: Contains vitamin C and other antioxidants to promote an even, bright appearance.

COFFEE (Arabica) SEED EXTRACT(see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Plant-based ingredient that has advanced antioxidant properties and has been shown to contribute to smoother, healthy-looking skin.

CYCLODEXTRIN: Blends with pea protein to promote absorption into the skin.

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE: A skin-safe silicone fluid that enhances product texture and application.

DEXTRIN: Water-soluble carbohydrate used to improve formula texture. Helps lock in your skin’s natural moisture for a radiant look.

DICETYL PHOSPHATE: Enhances texture of skincare formulas while also conditioning skin.

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE: Broad-spectrum UV filter that also helps stabilize other UV filters.

DIMETHICONE: Gentle, lightweight silicone that forms a protective hydrating layer on the skin to help retain natural moisture by preventing water loss.

DISODIUM EDTA: Preservative that protects integrity of active ingredients and maintains texture of formula.

DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TRI-POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE: Skin-conditioning liquid with excellent water-holding capability.

DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE: Conditioning agent that enhances product texture and application on skin.

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL: Stabilizes product texture.

DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE: Boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling hydrated and silky.

E–F
EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT: Brightens, balances, and provides antioxidant protection to the complexion.

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL: Supports effectiveness of UV absorbers.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE: Gentle skin conditioner that enhances texture of skincare formulations without interfering with effectiveness of sunscreens.

FRAGRANCE: A combination of primarily botanical extracts that add a pleasant aroma to skincare products to enhance the overall experience.

G–H
GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT: Flower extract with antioxidant properties that helps refresh and revive the look of dull, tired skin.

GERANIUM ROBERTIANUM EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Soothing botanical extract that helps support skin cells for a bright, youthful appearance.

GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT: Contains high levels of the antioxidant quercetin, which plays a role in fortifying skin against environmental stress and visible aging.

GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE: Rice-derived ceramide that supports natural lipid production and moisture retention in the outermost layers of the skin, providing a healthy glow.

GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN: Powerful phytonutrient from citrus plants that can help revitalize the look of dull, dry skin caused by stress and climate changes.

GLYCERIN: Preserves and attracts water in the skin’s outer layer for moisturizing effects that help skin maintain a healthy look and feel.

GLYCERYL STEARATE: Emulsifier that helps remove dirt and makeup while maintaining skin’s natural moisture.

GLYCERYLAMIDOETHYL METHACRYLATE/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles by mimicking naturally produced ceramides, which are critical to the appearance of smooth skin texture and even tone.

GLYCINE SOJA (Soybean) SEED EXTRACT: Plant-derived ingredient that adds moisturizing benefits.

GLYCOL DISTEARATE: Pearlescent emulsifier and foaming agent that also helps condition the skin.

GLYCOSAMINE: An amino acid sugar that can help replenish moisture and soothe the skin.

GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE: Sugar that helps support ideal levels of skin moisture.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (Sunflower) OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Hydrating plant oil to give skin a youthful appearance.

HEXAPEPTIDES 9 AND 33: Hexapeptides 9 and 33 reduce the visual intensity of facial wrinkles.

HEXAPEPTIDE-48 HCL (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Hexapeptide-48 HCL counteracts the visible effects of chronological and lifestyle-stress aging by targeting a new category of skin receptors.

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL: Also known as sea buckthorn oil. Rich in vitamin C, fatty acids, and powerful carotenoids to replenish skin’s hydration and defend against environmental elements.

HOMOSALATE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.

HORUS K COMPLEX (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil): A blend of naturally derived plant and vegetable oils that are rich in vitamin K, which helps diminish the appearance of dark circles.

HYALURONIC ACID: Valuable skin-replenishing agent that has restorative abilities and can help enhance your skin’s natural moisture content for a noticeably plump appearance.

HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE: A hydrating sugar.

HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN: Consists of water-soluble peptides of various molecular weights that are rich in amino acids, which help support the natural production of a healthy skin matrix for a more youthful look.

HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH: Supports delivery of Olivol® Botanical Blend to skin and helps absorb oil.

HYDROLYZED HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS EXTRACT: Okra extract can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated mechanical motions, like smiling.

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER: Thickener that enhances consistency and stability of skincare formulations. Also gives product a silky feel on the skin.

HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN: Helps provide stability to palmitoyl tripeptide-38.

I–J
ILLICIUM VERUM (Anise) FRUIT EXTRACT: Part of a botanical preservative system that also offers skin-conditioning benefits.

ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE: Part of a blend of ingredients that boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling silky and supple.

ISOPENTYLDIOL: Helps attract and retain moisture for a hydrated appearance.

ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE: Amino-acid from coconut fatty acids that offers non-greasy moisturizing for a hydrated look and smooth feel.

JOJOBA ESTERS: Oil-free skin softener derived from the desert plant jojoba that’s similar to sebum naturally found on skin. Promotes healthy appearance and even skin tone by increasing moisture; supporting skin barrier function; and reducing dryness and roughness.

K–L
LACTOBACILLUS/GRAPE JUICE FERMENT FILTRATE: Moisturizer with natural skin-conditioning properties.

LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE: Gentle skin-conditioning agent that contributes to a balanced, healthy-looking complexion.

LAURIC ACID: Moisturizing fatty acid found in coconut oil that offers gentle cleansing properties.

LAURYL LACTATE: Part of a blend of ingredients that boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling silky and hydrated.

LAURYL PCA: Moisturizer that helps condition the skin.

LECITHIN: Combines with sea buckthorn oil to enhance penetration and promote a healthy appearance.

LENS ESCULENTA (Lentil) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Plant-based ingredient that helps enhance moisture content in the skin for a long-lasting, hydrated look and feel.

LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Extract from the bulb of the white Madonna lily that helps brighten and hydrate complexion.

LINALOOL: Natural fragrance.

LONICERA JAPONICA (Honeysuckle) FLOWER EXTRACT: Part of a botanical preservative system that also helps condition the skin.

M–N
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL: Contains high concentrations of palmitoleic acid, which helps increase hydration and plump the appearance of the skin.

MALIC ACID: Alpha hydroxy acid used in skincare formulations to promote healthy skin renewal for smoother-looking texture. Also helps balance the formula’s pH levels.

MALLOW FLOWER EXTRACT: Enhances texture and helps add moisture to soothe dry skin.

MANNITOL: Naturally derived sugar alcohol that serves as an effective skin conditioner by helping to reduce the loss of moisture.

MALPIGHIA PUNICIFOLIA (Acerola) FRUIT EXTRACT: Powerful antioxidant and added source of vitamin C.

MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT: Lemon balm extract that helps gently cleanse the skin. Also has antioxidant properties.

MENTHYL PCA: Skin conditioner with a cooling sensation to soothe the skin.

METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER: Texture enhancer that also absorbs oil.

METHYLPROPANEDIOL: Helps enhance absorption of active ingredients and leaves a smooth, dewy finish on the skin.

MICA: Boosts effectiveness of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly for consistent coverage.

MYRISTIC ACID: Saturated fatty acid that creates lather or foaming effects for gentle cleansing.

NATTO GUM: Added to HORUS K COMPLEX. A fermentation product of soy that is a hydrating source of vitamin K.

O–P
OCIMUM BASILICUM HAIRY ROOT CULTURE EXTRACT: Antioxidant that supports your skin’s natural defense against the visible signs of aging caused by overexposure to the sun.

OCTINOXATE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.

OCTOCRYLENE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Moisturizing sunscreen that absorbs UVB light and also helps stabilize Avobenzone, which can degrade in light, over time.

OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Evening primrose seed extract that has brightening properties.

OLEA EUROPAEA (Olive) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental elements to maintain healthy appearance.

OLIGOPEPTIDE-6: Powerful peptide that helps to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and minimize the look of dark spots for a visible improvement in the appearance of aging.

OLIVOL™ BOTANICAL BLEND: Combines Olivol® olive-fruit extract with watermelon, apple, and lentil-fruit extracts to provide intense moisturizing effects that have been shown to increase the moisture level of the skin for up to 24 hours after just one application.

ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Natural fragrance with preservative action.

PAEONIA ALBIFLORA & SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACTS (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Help protect and brighten the skin’s appearance.

PALMITIC ACID: Fatty acid found naturally in the skin that is often used in skincare products as a cleansing agent and moisturizer.

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5: Delivers moisture and nutrients that absorb deeply into skin. Enhances the natural production of collagen and elastin, which helps firm the appearance of sagging skin and diminish the visibility of wrinkles.

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38 (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. It works to support the natural production of key healthy skin elements, like collagen and elastin, to promote younger-looking skin.

PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that helps improve the appearance of aging by energizing and protecting skin from the signs of visible photo-damage.

PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that provide antioxidant, brightening, and firming action.

PANTHENOL: Form of vitamin B5 that softens skin.

PEARL POWDER: Rich in amino acids and minerals that help support skin hydration and protect against visible signs of environmental stress.

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE: Coconut-based ingredient used in foaming cleansers to enhance texture and protect skin from drying out.

PEG-15 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE: Cleansing agent that provides good spreading properties and stability to creams and lotions.

PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE: Coconut-based cleanser.

PEG-25 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE: Stabilizes cleanser formulations.

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL: Enhances texture by helping to combine oil-based ingredients in water-based skincare formulations.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL: Anti-microbial agent that helps preserve skincare formulations and has moisture-binding properties.

PERSEA GRATISSIMA (Avocado) OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Antioxidant with high concentrations of phytosterols (a type of plant-based nutrient) and fatty acids that replenish skin and defend against the look of environmental damage.

PISUM SATIVUM (Pea) SEED EXTRACT: Helps protect dermal proteins and fortify your skin against the look of visible aging.

POLYSORBATE 60 & 80 (the numbers describe the physical state of polysorbate—ranges from semi-solid to liquid.): Texture enhancers that help combine oil-based ingredients in water-based skincare formulas. Help dissolve dirt.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE: Stabilizes and enhances texture of foaming cleanser formula.

POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE: Gives a soft feel to the product.

PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT: Delivers antioxidants and fatty acids to the skin to help promote a youthful appearance.

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: Keeps skincare formulas balanced by attracting water to adjust pH.

PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30: Enhances texture of formula by allowing delivery of oil- and water-based ingredients together.

PROPANEDIOL: Gentle, non-greasy moisturizer that gives skin a soft feel while helping to preserve and enhance the texture of skincare formulas.

PRUNUS ARMENIACA (Apricot) KERNEL OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Non-greasy, smoothing moisturizer derived from apricot seeds.

PRUNUS LANNESIANA FLOWER EXTRACT: Extract from sakura cherry blossom that soothes and brightens skin.

PULLULAN: Natural sugar that forms a light film on the skin, which provides an immediate skin-tightening effect for a smooth appearance.

PYRUS MALUS (Apple) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Skin moisturizer and a key component of the Olivol Botanical Blend.

Q–R
ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Oil from rosehip that hydrates as it delivers antioxidants and fatty acids to the skin for a healthy look.

ROSA MULTIFLORA FRUIT EXTRACT: Antioxidant extract from Eijitsu rose that balances and brightens the complexion. Tightens the appearance of pores.

ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT: Rich in nutrients and amino acids that minimize the look of wrinkles and promote a rejuvenated appearance.

S–T
SAPINDUS TRIFOLIATUS (Soapberry) FRUIT EXTRACT: Helps create a thick, soap-like foam in gentle cleansing formulations.

SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT: Herb with antioxidant and brightening properties. Also acts as botanical preservative.

SILICA: Texture enhancer that also absorbs oil.

SODIUM CITRATE: Used to control the pH level of skincare formulations.

SODIUM HYALURONATE: A salt naturally found in skin’s hyaluronic acid that holds water to promote a hydrated appearance.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE: Used to help balance the pH of skincare formulas.

SODIUM LACTATE: Salt from lactic acid that acts as a natural preservative and exfoliant.

SODIUM PCA: Water-attracting agent that helps bind moisture in the outer layers of the skin.

SOUTHERNWOOD EXTRACT (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Southernwood extract is rich in natural sugars that help stimulate lipid synthesis and storage, increasing density to promote an appearance of “lipofilling” or plumping of the skin.

SQUALANE: This plant-based sugar effectively moisturizes the skin, giving it a visibly soft, supple look.

STEARIC ACID: Saturated fatty acids that are used as a moisturizing and cleansing agent.

TETRASODIUM EDTA: Stabilizes and helps preserve skincare formulas.

TOCOPHEROL: Naturally occurring compound related to vitamin E. Provides antioxidant activity and conditions the skin.

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE: A type of organic compound (ester) from tocopherol (combined with acetic acid). Provides antioxidant activity and conditions the skin, without leaving an oily feeling.

TRIBEHENIN PEG-20 ESTERS: Softens the skin and keeps ingredients in formula from separating.

TRIETHYLHEXANOIN: Provides non-greasy hydration for the skin.

THYMUS (Thyme) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT: Contains powerful antioxidant properties.

U–V
UBIQUINONE: Fat-soluble substance naturally found in the body known for antioxidant benefits. Energizes the skin for a noticeably younger-looking complexion.

UV FILTER BLEND: Comprised of four UV filters that offer broad-spectrum protection against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays.

  • Avobenzone—protects primarily against UVA rays but offers some protection against UVB, as well
  • Octocrylene—a moisturizing sunscreen that absorbs UVB light and also helps stabilize Avobenzone, which can degrade in light over time
  • Homosalate—absorbs UVB rays
  • Octinoxate—an effective UVB absorber

Celavive Protective Day Lotion and Day Cream both offer SPF 30. Sun protection factor (SPF) is based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that’s been treated with sunscreen compared to no sunscreen.

VITIS VINIFERA (Grape) LEAF EXTRACT: Potent antioxidant that helps diminish visible signs of environmental damage to your skin.

VITIS VINIFERA (Grape) VINE EXTRACT: Liquid from grape and bud vines that contains resveratrol and other antioxidants. Helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles.

W–X
XANTHAN GUM: Natural thickening ingredient.

XYLITOL: Sugar alcohol used as a skin conditioner to promote balanced moisture levels and improve barrier function for healthy-looking skin.

Y–Z
ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT EXTRACT: Energizing antioxidant from Japanese pepper that also acts as a botanical preservative.