Can a daily nutritional supplement improve your skin? Neutrogena thinks so.
There are now brands on the market that have long been associated with skin creams and soaps designed to improve everything from teenage acne to fine lines and wrinkles in old age. “Custom” Dietary Supplements.
Skinstacks nutritional gummies, unveiled at CES, are rainbow layered two-bite products 3D-printed to order by Neutrogena’s joint venture, Nourished. According to Neutrogena, it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and E, to boost skin health from the inside out.It’s also sugar-free and vegan, and comes in several fruit flavors. You can choose.
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That said, while Neutrogena says it has research to back up its promise, it’s worth remembering that the claims are just that. Dietary supplementthey are not considered drugs or pharmaceuticals and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other government agency.
there are a lot of scam supplements Normally, I’m very skeptical of products like this, but the Neutrogena brand has some weight to it, which intrigued me.
Neutrogena bills its Skinstacks gummies as “custom” because the type of gummies recommended for a person is determined in part by facial scans taken on their mobile website. The scan, best done at home when you’re not wearing makeup, looks at facial features like pore size, wrinkles, and fine lines, and compares it to a database of thousands of faces.
The scanner scores a person’s face in categories such as ‘fair skin’, ‘wrinkles’ and ‘glow’. It also examines skin priorities. For example, some people may not have acne or wrinkles on their scans, but they may still be concerned about them.
After that data was compiled, users would recommend one of the five supplements. The options are labeled as “elastic,” “ageless,” “hydrating,” “clear,” and “shiny.” If he wants, he can order 28 days for $50. The gummies are 3D printed to order at Nourished’s facility in the UK and take approximately 7-10 days to ship.
I tried the scanner while at CES, and I was wearing makeup at the time, which may have skewed the results. Embedded in the mobile website and using the phone’s camera, the scanner was easy to use and took only a few minutes. This process is similar to the one you use when setting up Face ID on your iPhone.
My scores were all pretty good, but the scanner noticed a wrinkle.I’ve reached the halfway point in my life, so it wasn’t surprising, but it was still a little depressing. As a result, the site recommended that I try Ageless supplements, which contain a layer of riboflavin and the antioxidant CoQ10.
Note that all five options are very similar. 5 out of 7 layers are the same. It’s the last two that differ depending on your specific skin concerns.
There are several flavors to choose from, including watermelon and tangy cherry. Gummies are coated with flavors after printing. The gummies I tried were just plain fruity, but still delicious. It’s not meant to be eaten as a snack, but it’s fine as a once-daily vitamin.
The idea that they are custom is kind of a gimmick. With only five options, most people tend to think they already know what their skin problem is, but with Neutrogena that’s not always the case. You could easily stock these on drugstore shelves instead of in stores, but they can disappear into the sea of nutritional supplements that are already out there.
Is it worth spending $50 on something that can reduce wrinkles or brighten your skin? Without hard evidence proving gummies work, I’m not sure the answer is yes. Many other people have already spent far more money than that on similar products.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified physician if you have questions about your medical condition or health objectives. Talk to your health care provider.
