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[11.00] The Science of Skincare

• Chemistry explains the relationships between ingredients in skincare and the body.
• Life, like skincare, is all about relationships and connections.
• Skincare products, developed in the 1800s, were created before we understood the skin’s true structure.
• Early skincare focused on sensory experiences like smell and texture rather than on biological effectiveness.
• The real issue with skincare today is the lack of focus on the skin’s cells.
• Effective skincare must address the living cells beneath the surface, not just superficial layers.
• The modern skincare industry still sells based on experience, not results.
• True skin health requires products that go deeper than just the surface.

[20:47] The Power of Nutrients in Skincare

• Skin is an organ that craves essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
• Truth treatments deliver these nutrients in high concentrations, originally formulated for dermatologists and now available for everyone.
• In pharmacy, skin is treated not just as an organ but as a route of administration, similar to transdermal patches used for medicine.
• Modern skincare products often only affect the outer layer of dead skin, leaving the living cells beneath untouched.
• To truly impact skin health, nutrients must reach the deeper layers of the skin to feed and heal the cells.
• Truth treatments use transdermal agents to deliver these nutrients deep into the skin, transforming it from the inside out.
• Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, which may suppress or block cellular functions, nutrients support and nourish the cells.
• Nutrients are natural and provide beneficial effects across the body, improving not only skin health but also bones, immune system, and other functions.
• Unlike drugs, which can have side effects, nutrients provide wide-ranging positive effects with no adverse reactions.

[31:58] The Problem with Prescription Drugs and Their Impact on Nutrition

• Prescription drugs often deplete the body of essential nutrients needed for health and detoxification.
• A common example is statin drugs, which deplete Coenzyme Q10, an important nutrient for heart health, while lowering cholesterol.
• Drugs require nutrients like vitamin C, E, magnesium, copper, and zinc for detoxification, leading to nutrient deficiencies in the body.
• For every prescription drug taken, there is a risk of nutrient depletion, which can worsen the very conditions the drugs are meant to treat.
• Prescription drugs do not reverse the disease process; they only mask symptoms or slow down the progression, sometimes accelerating the underlying issues.
• The average person over 60 takes multiple prescription drugs, but this doesn’t equate to better health—often, it leads to more illness.
• Despite high spending on healthcare, the U.S. is seeing a decline in overall health, with rising rates of obesity, cancer, and heart disease.
• The drug-focused mentality is perpetuated through marketing and economic interests, but it often does not lead to true healing or wellness.
• Nutrients, on the other hand, can nourish and support the body, offering a holistic alternative to pharmaceutical solutions.

[36:43] The Importance of Micronutrients in Skincare and Health

• Nutrients are essential for the body’s functions, carrying energy from macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) into biochemical reactions.
• Micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids, are needed in tiny amounts but play crucial roles in health.
• Today, people often get plenty of macronutrients but lack sufficient micronutrients, leading to energy that the body cannot fully utilize.
• This imbalance contributes to conditions like obesity, where the body has excess energy but cannot use it effectively, leading to fatigue and lethargy.
• The body’s mechanism for protecting itself from excess energy is fat, which is stored to shield organs from the overload.
• When micronutrients are added to the body, energy from food can be properly utilized, improving overall health and metabolic function.
• Individuals who start supplementing with micronutrients often report feeling less hungry, losing weight, and having more energy.
• Exercise is an important part of utilizing micronutrients and achieving overall wellness, supporting the body’s metabolic processes.
• Micronutrients are crucial not only for skin health but also for the function of all organs, providing a comprehensive approach to well-being.

[41:00] The Skin as an Organ: Feeding It from the Outside In

• The skin is the body’s largest organ, and just like internal organs, it needs vital nutrients for health and functionality.
• Essential ingredients for skin health include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids—just as they are important internally for organs like the heart and lungs.
• To promote skin health, you must deliver these nutrients topically, feeding the skin from the outside in.
• Without these critical nutrients, skin health and beauty cannot be fully achieved.
• Many people mistakenly focus on superficial beauty rather than addressing the health of the skin at a cellular level.
• Just like internal health problems (e.g., heart or liver issues), skin conditions such as burns, eczema, acne, or aging require a health-focused, not beauty-focused, approach.
• Proper skin health involves not only topical nutrition but also stimulating the skin, allowing it to rest, and nourishing it with the right ingredients.
• Using products that support the skin’s health at the cellular level, rather than relying on temporary cosmetic solutions, leads to real, lasting results.
• By prioritizing skin health through exercise, rest, and proper nutrition, both internally and externally, you achieve true skin health.

Nicole Iny is the Executive Director of Grants and Consumer Education at FAIR Health, a national, independent nonprofit organization that qualifies as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. FAIR Health possesses the nation’s largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 47 billion claim records. It is dedicated to bringing transparency and integrity to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support.

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• Have you received any feedback from patients and/or their caregivers about the shared decision-making resources available on the FAIR Health consumer website?
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My name is Benjamin Knight Fuchs. I’m a registered pharmacist, nutritionist and skin care chemist and for the past 35 years I’ve been developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and my own savvy customers.

I believe that caring for your skin can be much more than cosmetic. I believe that caring for the skin is about the health of the skin. And that’s why I created Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R. Ph. Truth Treatment Systems™; to provide topical nourishment for the skin that meets the strictest performance standards.