Skin Secrets: Dr Tom Schultz

Dr Tom Schultz

Dr Tom Schultz is vice-president of Nu Skin's research and development based in New York. As such, he knows a thing or two about skincare.

What are the latest in anti-ageing products?

Those based on initiating collagen and elastin regeneration. The result is to provide the deeper structures of the dermis with the strengthening needed to keep skin more resilient and toned. Other anti-ageing technologies focus on exfoliation to smooth the skin using polyhydroxyacids (gentler forms of AHAs) or enzymatic compositions in combination with nutrients specific to provide energy and nourishment to the dermis.

Favourite skincare product?

Our Polishing Peel, which provides non-irritating skin smoothing, and Rejuvenating Creme.

What's the kindest thing you can do for your skin?

Maintaining a daily regimen of cleansing, toning and moisturising using an appropriate treatment product. The most important part of this regimen is to recognise that your skin needs change with time, and the treatment used will also change.

Does using good skincare really inhibit ageing?

Yes, because you help to maintain the skin's health. Good practises in skincare such as following a regimen that addresses your skin's needs, using a sunscreen regularly - although avoiding sun exposure is better. They help to allow your skin to focus on regeneration rather than defence. The result over time will be younger looking skin.

How do you know if you've got a good product?

Your skin will respond accordingly. There will be no irritation, only softness and a basic feeling of similarity to your own skin.

What would you never do to your skin?

I'd never go out in the sun without a sunscreen.

Is there any skincare you'd never leave the house without?

Nu Skin's Moisture Restore Moisturiser SPF15. In the morning I use Nu Skin's Line Corrector for diminishing lines and wrinkles.

Best thing you can do for your skin on long-haul flights?

Drink a lot of water and follow your normal skincare regimen. I travel from New York to Asia monthly and can attest to the simple function of hydration from the outside and from the inside by drinking water. While it may be tempting to have a drink of beer or wine on these flights, avoid them. They dehydrate your skin in an already low-humidity environment.

Are night creams really necessary or can you get away with regular moisturiser?

Night moisturisers replace the moisture lost during the day, plus they are formulated with specific ingredients that help the skin to rebuild during its normal replenishment stage.

Why toner?

They prepare the skin for a treatment product or a replenishing moisturiser. They're not astringents and are not meant to dry the skin.