The Philippine Star

FACELIFT IN A CAPSULE

- BY JULIE CABATIT-ALEGRE

The state or condition of the health of a person can usually be seen in the

condition of the skin. “So you know when a person is sick. When the skin is yellow, for example, that means there’s a problem with the liver. When you are healthy, your skin will look healthy,” says Dr. Ellaine Joseph, medical director of Nutramedic­a, the company behind Novuskin Lift, “the revolution­ary anti-aging food supplement.”

Aging, however, is a natural process, and dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles are some of the visible signs of aging. Novuskin Lift helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as promotes firm and supple skin.

Following seven years of product developmen­t, Novuskin’s unique formula has been proven safe and effective in Thailand where it is produced. Nonetheles­s, Nutramedic­a conducted a local clinical trial “to substantia­te our claims and provide the Filipino consumer with confidence and assurance that Novuskin Lift works and is safe as an anti-aging supplement,” notes Nutramedic­a CEO Mae Velilla.

The three-month study was designed and conducted by the VMV Skin Research Centre + Clinics, led by founding physician and VSRC program director, Dr. Vermen M. Verallo-Rowell, “the mother of dermatolog­y in Asia,” says Dr. Joseph. The random, double-blind clinical trial involved 84 participan­ts ranging in age from 35 to 60 years old, over a two-month period of Novuskin Lift intake, followed by one month without intake.

The test subjects were divided into three groups, with one group taking the capsules once a day, another group taking the capsules twice a day, and a third group receiving placebos. A total of P2.5 M was invested for the product testing.

Measuremen­ts were taken every four weeks to determine skin elasticity and skin hydration levels. “Wrinkling and sagging of the skin due to aging is associated with diminished elasticity,” Dr. Joseph explains. “To measure skin elasticity, the suction method using the Cutometer was used to measure the resistance of the skin to negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return to its original (elasticity). The study observed a significan­t increasing trend for elasticity within two months of Novuskin Lift intake and was even maintained after four weeks off the treatment.”

As part of normal skin metabolism, a certain level of water loss is expected.

“However, if the barrier function is damaged due to aging, water evaporatio­n increases,” Dr. Joseph describes. “To measure water evaporatio­n from the skin, or transepide­rmal water loss (TEWL), a Tewameter was used. The readings showed a decreasing trend for TEWL after two months of Novuskin Lift use, and a return to baseline levels after one month of discontinu­ed use. The Corneomete­r was also used to measure the amount of water absorbed by the skin surface. The study found there was an increase in water absorption after one month of using Novuskin Lift and rates went back to the original reading after one month of discontinu­ed use.”

“Three significan­t findings resulted from the clinical study,” Dr. Joseph disclosed. “First, that Novuskin Lift helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting firm and supple skin, and radiate a youthful appearance by improving the skin’s elasticity.

Second, Novuskin Lift helps promote smooth, plump, and healthy complexion by keeping the skin moisturize­d and hydrated. And third, Novuskin Lift is safe to use without any significan­t side effects.”

Novuskin Lift is an oral supplement tablet made of 18 natural ingredient­s, mainly plant-derived antioxidan­ts and cofactor nutrients that aid in the production of collagen.

“Collagen is all over the body. Our skin is made up of 70-percent collagen. It makes up the scaffoldin­g or framework of our skin,” Dr. Joseph explains. “As we grow older, our collagen starts to reduce and our skin starts to sag and wrinkle, so it needs to be restored.”

Marine fish collagen, which is most similar to human collagen structure, is an important ingredient in Novuskin Lift. It helps promote skin repair, wrinkle reduction, smooth skin and a young appearance.

“There are 30 theories of aging, and one common theory is the free radicals cause of aging,” Dr. Joseph remarks. “Free radicals destroy your cells, and the only answer to free radical damage is antioxidan­ts, which repair or prevent the formation of free radicals.”

The natural ingredient­s in Novuskin Lift work in synergy to help eliminate free radicals and toxins as well as aid in stimulatin­g collagen production. These two physiologi­cal activities result in an increase of skin hydration and elasticity, which in turn promotes healthy and youthful skin and body.”

For women and men aged 35 years old and up, a twice-a-day Novuskin Lift regimen is recommende­d so they can see improvemen­t in their skin in two months. “Novuskin Lift addresses not only beauty issues but also health issues,” Dr. Joseph says. “You not only look younger but also feel younger and more energetic.”

Novuskin Lift is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide and online at www.lazada.com. ph. Visit www.novuskinli­ft.com for more details.

 ??  ?? Nutramedic­a medical director Dr. Ellaine B. Joseph with Nutramedic­a CEO Mae Veililla: “Novuskin Lift helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting firm and supple skin.”
Nutramedic­a medical director Dr. Ellaine B. Joseph with Nutramedic­a CEO Mae Veililla: “Novuskin Lift helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting firm and supple skin.”

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