The Nu Skin Clear Action acne treatment system addresses the past, present, and future effects of acne. It contains products with ingredients that unclog pores, control oil and bacteria, and reduce inflammation and hyperpigmentation. A clinical study found the system reduced acne lesions and improved skin clarity. The comprehensive system helps treat acne at all stages of its life cycle.

2. System Overview

3. Did You Know?
Most acne systems address present and
future acne, but fail to address the past
effects of breakouts. Nu Skin Clear
Action™ focuses on the past, present, and
future effects of acne breakouts.

4. Objectives
After viewing this course, you should have an understanding
of the following:
• How the Nu Skin Clear Action™ Acne Medication System
addresses past, present, and future issues associated
with acne.
• Nu Skin Clear Action™ system products.
• The role of Nu Skin Clear Action™ ingredients in treating
acne.

5. Previous Curriculum Review

6. Definition of Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that
occurs when oil and dead skin cells block
the pore opening, causing sebum (oil) to
build up inside the pore.

7. Acne Life Cycle
Stage 1: Clogged Pores. Cells lining pores shed and
mix with excess sebum produced by sebaceous
glands, forming a plug, which leads to clogged pores.
Stage 2: Bacteria. Accumulated sebum and dead
cells attract the P. acnes (or propionibacterium)
bacteria naturally found in skin, which feeds on oil and
multiplies rapidly inside pores.
Stage 3: Inflammation. This bacterial overgrowth
triggers the natural inflammatory response causing
swelling and redness. This can ultimately lead to
discoloration and scarring.

8. Past
Textural damage
Hyperpigmentation
Acne Scars
Present
Breakouts
Redness
Irritation
Oiliness
Future
More acne
Potential for more scarring,
hyperpigmentation, and
textural damage
Effects of Acne

9. Treating Acne
When treating acne topically, dermatologists recommend
a three-pronged approach:
• Unclog pores and keep them clear.
• Control oil which helps to limit bacterial growth.
• Reduce inflammation.

10. Stress Can Cause Acne
Stress can aggravate your skin by
triggering the release of androgens and
cortisol. These stress hormones can
stimulate an overproduction of oil.
When this excess oil mixes with dead
skin cells, it promotes bacterial growth
and can cause acne to develop or
worsen.

11. Nu Skin Clear Action™ System

12. Nu Skin Clear Action™ System
Most acne treatment systems only target the production of sebum and growth of
bacteria. However, to effectively and comprehensively treat acne, you must do
more than this. When the body is fighting acne it causes an increase in free
radicals, which deplete the skin’s natural antioxidant supply. Nu Skin Clear
Action™ incorporates antioxidants that restore the skin’s natural resiliency and
vibrancy. Nu Skin Clear Action™ targets sebum production and gently dissolves
the plug that allows bacteria to grow. It also addresses the issue of inflammation
and remnants of past breakouts.

13. Nu Skin Clear Action™ System
Nu Skin Clear Action™ is a comprehensive
acne treatment system that addresses the full
spectrum of effects—past, present, and
future—associated with acne and helps keep
the skin looking vibrant and healthy.
Each product in the Nu Skin Clear Action™
System is specifically formulated to
address the past, present, and/or future
effects of acne.

14. System Key Benefits
a) Helps improve the appearance of
uneven texture and skin discoloration
from past breakouts.
b) Is clinically proven to reduce present
acne and help keep skin clear of
blemishes.
c) Works to prevent future blemishes
from forming.

15. Key Ingredients
Utilizing advanced technology, Nu Skin scientists and skin
care experts developed the Nu Skin Clear Action™ Acne
Medicated System to cleanse, tone, and treat problematic
skin.
Nu Skin Clear Action™ helps clear the signs of past and
present breakouts and works to ensure the future health of
your complexion.
For more detail on the key ingredients contained in each
product, view the individual Nu Skin Clear Action™ System
product courses.

16. Key Benefits Supported

17. Clinical Study
• A double-blind clinical evaluation was performed by an
independent laboratory to test the efficacy of Nu Skin Clear
Action™ in reducing the overall acne condition, reducing
blemishes, addressing troubled skin, and evening skin tone.
• Fifty-eight participants, male and female, 18 to 45 years of
age, exhibiting mild to moderate acne, were divided into two
groups. One group used Nu Skin Clear Action.™ The other group
(control group) used a standard skin care regimen consisting of a
cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, twice per day.
• Participants were followed through 12 weeks of product use.

18. System Key Benefit Supported
a) Helps improve the appearance of uneven texture and skin
discoloration from past breakouts.
• Participants observed:
―85 percent improvement in skin texture.
―79 percent improvement in skin tone.

19. System Key Benefits Supported
b) Is clinically proven to reduce present acne and help keep
skin clear of blemishes.
• Participants observed:
―82 percent decrease in shine.
―85 percent decrease in pore size.
c) Works to prevent future blemishes from forming.
• Participants observed:
―91 percent decrease in new breakouts.

20. The study showed that participants experienced an overall:
• Reduction in blemishes.
• Decrease in oiliness and redness.
• Improvement in skin texture.
• Increase in skin clarity.
• Enhancement in skin radiance.
Clinical Study Results Summary

21. Nu Skin Clear Action™
Individual Products

22. Foaming Cleanser
Key Benefits
• Addresses the present and future issues of
blemish-prone skin.
Key Ingredients
• Salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid that
penetrates pores and keeps them open to
eliminate most blemishes and prevent future
breakouts.
• TEA cocoyl glutamate—a mild surfactant that
gently clears away oil and debris without
aggravating acne or overdrying the skin.

23. Toner
Key Benefits
• Addresses the past, present, and future issues of
blemish-prone skin.
Key Ingredients
• Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate—
restores the natural antioxidant supply that is lost
when your skin is fighting breakouts.
• Salicylic acid—exfoliates and keeps follicles clear.
• Licorice extract—soothes the skin and helps reduce
the appearance of redness.
• Zinc PCA—controls oil, helping prevent shine and
future breakouts.

24. Day Treatment
Key Benefits
• Addresses the present and future issues of
blemish-prone skin.
Key Ingredients
• White tea extract—a powerful antioxidant that
restores the skin’s natural resiliency.
• Salicylic acid—exfoliates and keeps follicles clear.
• Hexapeptide-2—helps reduce the potential
development of dark spots.
• Lactic acid—helps exfoliate dead skin cells to
reveal smoother, clearer skin.

25. Night Treatment
Key Benefits
• Addresses the past and present issues of blemish-
prone skin.
Key Ingredients
• Alpha lipoic acid—helps decrease the appearance
of remnant marks (uneven skin texture and
discoloration) associated with past breakouts.
• Retinol—works to smooth and even skin tone,
reducing the appearance of discoloration caused by
past breakouts.
• Licorice extract—helps soothe the skin and reduce
the appearance of skin discoloration.
• Salicylic acid—exfoliates and keeps follicles clear.

26. Role of Ingredients
Past Present Future
CLEANSER
Salicylic acid penetrates
pores to eliminate most
blemishes.
TEA cocoyl glutamate
keeps skin clean so oil will not build
up and cause future breakouts.
TONER
Potassium ascorbyl
tocopheryl phosphate (a
special union of vitamins C and
E) restores skin vitality.
Salicylic acid penetrates
pores to eliminate most
blemishes; licorice extract
soothes the skin and helps
reduce the appearance of
redness.
Zinc PCA controls oil, helping
prevent shine and future breakouts.
DAY
TREATMENT
Salicylic acid penetrates
pores to eliminate most
blemishes; white tea
extract is a powerful
antioxidant that restores
the skin’s natural resiliency.
Lactic acid exfoliates to keep pores
free of dead skin cells.
Hexapeptide-2 reduces the
development of dark spots by
inhibiting melanin production and
fighting external causes of hyper-
pigmentation.
NIGHT
TREATMENT
Patented alpha lipoic acid
helps improve the appearance
of uneven texture and skin
discoloration from past
breakouts; retinol works to
smooth and even skin tone.
Salicylic acid penetrates
pores to eliminate most
blemishes.

27. Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide
Nu Skin Clear Action™ Acne Medication System uses salicylic acid in each of its
products. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that effectively penetrates pores and
gently exfoliates to eliminate most blemishes.
Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent used in some acne treatment systems.
With extended use, benzoyl peroxide is known to have the following side effects:
• Dryness and sensitivity: About three percent of people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide and
experience inflammation of the skin. It is more common, however, to experience dryness or
peeling of skin and a tingling or slight stinging sensation.
• Free radical damage: Free radicals—the leading cause of aging and disease—are unstable,
highly reactive molecules with the ability to damage cell membranes, DNA, and important
cellular structures. Peroxide is an oxidative species that can create free radicals.
Additionally, benzoyl peroxide DOES NOT address uneven skin texture, discoloration, or
hyperpigmentation associated with past breakouts. Nu Skin Clear Action™ does address
these issues with the exfoliating properties of salicylic acid and other key ingredients.

28. Opportunity
“Acne is often the first point of entry into a more
sophisticated approach to skin care. With the Nu Skin
Clear Action Acne Medication System, we see a great
opportunity to introduce a whole new generation of
people to Nu Skin.”
—Lori Bush, Nu Skin President

29. Testimonials
“Using Nu Skin Clear Action products along with taking LifePak has
really helped my skin calm down. My face definitely feels a lot less oily
than it used to. Some of my older scars have faded and more recent
ones have become less noticeable. Also, the breakouts along my
hairline have become much less frequent.”
—Kevin Sung, 23, Maryland
Before After

30. Testimonials
“My skin is improving and looks much clearer. I used to be
embarrassed because it was broken out all the time. Thank
you [Nu Skin] for helping my skin.”
—Amanda Sanchez, 11, Florida
Before After

31. Usage and Regimen
Recommendations

32. Usage
Morning
1. Foaming Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Day Treatment
Night
1. Foaming Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Night Treatment

33. Regimen Recommendations
For best results, use the entire system
together. However, because the Nu Skin
Clear Action™ System does not contain a
moisturizer, we recommend using Moisture
Restore™ Day Protective Lotion SPF 15
Combination to Oily Skin or Moisture
Restore™ Day Protective Lotion SPF 15
Normal to Dry Skin following your morning
regimen.

34. Target Audience
Men and women in their 20s and 30s
who currently have or have experienced
blemish-prone skin in the past.

35. Companion Products
Epoch® Blemish Treatment—proven pore-clearing acne medicine
(salicylic acid) with Job’s tears and yarrow.
Pharmanex® Cortitrol®—assists the body in modulating healthy
levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that has been linked to the
overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands
Pharmanex® Estera™ Phase I—a patent-pending combination of
ingredients that addresses the primary health concerns of women
dealing with PMS symptoms, including skin problems.

36. Past Present Future
CLEANSER Salicylic acid TEA cocoyl glutamate
TONER
Potassium ascorbyl
tocopheryl phosphate
Salicylic acid
Licorice extract
Zinc PCA
DAY
TREATMENT
Salicylic acid
White tea extract
Lactic acid
Hexapeptide-2
NIGHT
TREATMENT
Alpha lipoic acid
Retinol
Salicylic acid
Review
Nu Skin Clear Action™ treats the past, present, and future
effects of acne with the following efficacious ingredients.

37. Test Your Knowledge

39. Congratulations!
You have finished the Nu Skin Clear Action™
System Overview training course.