The second new product is the YOUTH Ageless Smoothing Wand for Eyes. [15] This product contains most of the ingredients we just reviewed, as well as:

Rose Water Ferment. As Shaklee states: Rose blossoms are rich in vitamins and amino acids. The fermented blossoms allow micronutrients to become bioavailable to the skin. Rose blossom ferment is known to be a rich source of polyphenols and flavonoids that provide skin-brightening properties.

An interesting chapter found on ScienceDirect [16] reviews various uses of rose water extract, and a quick Google search for rose water reveals that The Big G recently discontinued bragging about the number (millions) of ‘hits’ for a given topic like this because it is simply overwhelming.

Hyaluronic Acid rapidly penetrates the epidermal layer to hydrate our skin from the inside. It also acts as a molecular sponge to help hold water in the upper layer of the skin, forming a protective barrier that holds tight to the skin's surface, to reduce water loss.

Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid can hold about one and a half gallons of water. That is why hyaluronic acid is often used for treating dry eyes. It is also used in moisturizing creams, lotions, ointments, and serums. [17]

It also makes our skin more flexible. Hyaluronic acid helps skin to stretch and reduces skin wrinkles and lines.

It is best known by chiropractors as that slippery stuff that makes our joints move so smoothly (when we are young-ish). All these characteristics make it a natural addition to the Smoothing Wand.

Glycolic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA); AHAs are naturally occurring acids found in sources such as fruit and milk. Shaklee’s Glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane. Because molecules of glycolic acid are smaller than those of other AHAs, that means that glycolic acid can penetrate deeper into the skin to help attract and maintain moisture.

AHAs enhances skin rejuvenation by promoting apoptosis in skin cells, boosting collagen and elastin synthesis, and improving skin texture and luminosity. [18]

Patent-Pending Polyphenol Blend has been shown to help slow the breakdown of collagen and elastin to reveal firmer-looking skin. Developed using a double-patented, natural process that concentrates specific antioxidant-rich polyphenols.

After Vivix was released and I created the Polyphenols page, which I must admit was the MOST exciting peer-reviewed literature I have ever read. [12] If you go there, please take your time. Read one article, and then take a break. Let it seep in slowly. NOTE the table at the top of the page that starts with “If there are terms in these articles you don't understand” because those 3 links will be your tools for making sense of the denser scientific terms you will run across.

Caffeine is derived from beans like coffee, cacao, kola nuts, and other plants, including tea leaves, yerba mate, and the guarana berry. Caffeine quickly and deeply penetrates the skin and works to stimulate surface skin cells as well as cells beneath the epidermis to promote circulation. [19]

Researchers at the Department of Dermatology of a university hospital measured the penetration properties of caffeine in human skin [19] and found that hair follicles provide the most effective route for increased penetration of substances into our skin layers.

Between the research we just reviewed, along with the early photos provided on both product pages [2], [15] and on the closed FaceBook's Sharing Shaklee page, you can get a strong sense of how effective these 2 wands can be. [20] Sharing Shaklee is easy to join, and because it is a ‘closed’ page you can ‘talk shop’ freely.

The best news of all is that you can purchase BOTH Wands as a package (YOUTH Ageless Duo], and you will save about 6 dollars over purchasing both items separately! [21]

Vita-Lea Methylated [23] was designed specifically for those who require methylated B vitamins. There is some controversy in medical circles over methylating B vitamins because our body routinely adds a methyl- group to folate and cobalamin absorbed in our diet, to transform them into the ‘active’ forms.

Shaklee’s Vita-Lea Methylated is vegetarian, gluten-free, nondairy, and Star-K Kosher. Vita-Lea Methylated is formulated with all 23 of the essential vitamins and minerals we expect, including 100% DV or more of vitamins A, C, D, E, K and all 8 of the B vitamins, including methylfolate and methylcobalamin.

These B vitamins are in their methylated, or bio-active forms, immediately ready for use by your cells. It also contains essential minerals like calcium, iodine, zinc, magnesium, and N-acetylcysteine [24], a powerful antioxidant.

Shaklee produced an extensive Vita-Lea Methylated Product Sheet for our in-depth review. [25]

Vita-Lea Gummy [26] We have all met people who have difficulty swallowing tablets, so Shaklee has continued to expand their Gummy options.









Meology Kids [27] was a big hit in early 2022, and provided impetus to explore an adult version for those in need.


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