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The Nu Skin SAB Difference
Thanks to our leading-edge approach to science, you can feel confident knowing Nu Skin backs every product with 40 years of revolutionary science, research, and development. With dozens of patents based on anti-aging science, we continue to raise our bar to lead the world in beauty and wellness and, most importantly, make a real difference in yours. As we look to the future, our board of trusted scientists will always ask critical questions, relentlessly contribute to our growth, and help us improve lives through innovation.
Dr. Yiping Ren is the Director of R&D at Nu Skin’s Anti-Aging Research Center. She previously worked for Ruijin Hospital and had research experience in industries such as Philips Asia Research Center, GSK R&D China, and Gene Group Holdings, during which time she dedicated herself to translating advanced science and technologies to clinical practice and consumer needs.
She holds a doctoral degree in cellular biology from the Institute of Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science. She is experienced in various fields, such as biological chemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, and immunology. With more than 20 years of research experience, she has 12 publications in peer-reviewed journals and participated in inventing and applying for several international and Chinese patents.
About Yiping
“I believe that true scientific innovation combines fidelity to traditional knowledge with a curious passion for what comes next. I’m honored to draw upon thousands of years of skincare and gene history as I strive to bring innovativeand competitive Nu Skin products to market and meet consumer needs worldwide.”
Deanna Carter is a long-time Nu Skin icon. She began her career in 1988 as a product specialist. Thanks to her passion for innovation, Deanna established the flagship Pharmanex Medical Division, which she managed for two years. Deanna became a Personal Care Scientist in 2001, overseeing key brands such as Epoch®, AP 24®, Hair Care, and Nu Skin® Body. She formulated Dermatic Effects® and ageLOC® Dermatic Effects®.
While in this role, her team has been responsible for the release of numerous products, including ageLOC® LumiSpa and LumiSpa® iO, ageLOC® Nutriol® Scalp & Hair, ageLOC Boost®, Nutricentials® Bioadaptive Skin Care®, and ageLOC® WellSpa iO™.
About Deanna
“I never want to stop innovating. I've been part of Nu Skin science almost from the beginning. I've watched our Pharmanex and personal care ideas grow from small seeds of thought to flourishing product lines that help our customers look and feel their best. I take great pride in the work we do together and the difference I get to make every day.”
Dr. Shelly Hester, Ph.D., R.D. has been a senior scientist with Global Pharmanex® Product Research since 2013.
Before joining Nu Skin, Shelly was a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Indiana and Purdue University in the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research. She completed her undergraduate education in food, nutrition and dietetics at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
She received her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois where her graduate studies were funded by Ruth L. Kirschstein-National Service Research Award (NSRA).
About Shelly
“My goal every day is to develop products that are based on strong science. Nutrition is an exciting field to work in and new research is constantly emerging so we can better meet evolving needs. I’m passionate about translating science to help improve people’s health.”
Dr. Ganesh Diwakar earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry in India, followed by postdoctoral research at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and the National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland. His research focused on understanding signalling and genetic mechanisms at the molecular level in melanocytes in depigmentation disorders. Ganesh joined Amway, Inc. as a research scientist in 2008, where he led ingredient discovery and development. He later joined Mary Kay as an innovation scientist and built collaborative research programs on skin microbiome and natural sunscreen technologies.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. And again. At Nu Skin, science is just part of our DNA. It’s what makes us tick—constantly innovating in ways that help you discover the best you. To do that, we bring together diverse disciplines, foster limitless new avenues of inquiry and innovation, and engage in continuous scientific exploration. And we constantly raise the bar on proven, inside-out scientific approaches to beauty and wellness in ways that integrate powerfully into your life. Because connecting beauty and wellness means next-level results for you.
Nu Skin's leading-edge research and development in science is only possible with the involvement of our many in-house scientists, distinguished scientific advisory board members, and many key consultants.
Meet the Experts
Nu Skin's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprises chief scientific advisors and leaders in skincare, pharmacy, and clinical practice, and those who have significantly contributed to the beauty and wellness industry. They provide strategic direction for our research and innovation. The SAB, our scientific management team, and senior scientists also help guide Nu Skin’s 75+ in-house scientists to propel our research into new frontiers.