PROVO, Utah, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
(NYSE: NUS) announced that more than 100,000 trees are being donated to
villages in Malawi thanks to the company's distributors and customers who have
purchased Epoch Baobab Body Butter. Since launching the product in January
2008, the company has donated $0.25 from the sale of every Epoch Baobab Body
Butter to the Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation's Seeds of Hope reforestation
project.
"When someone purchases a jar of Epoch Baobab Body Butter, they are making
a difference by helping plant one tree in Malawi," said Scott Schwerdt,
president of Nu Skin's Americas, Europe and Pacific regions. "Malawi suffers
from one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. Drought is also a
main concern in Malawi, and trees help produce the much-needed rain. Through
this reforestation program supported by loyal Nu Skin distributors and
customers, we help renew a valuable resource as well as beautify, preserve and
improve the environment."
Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation
The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation was chartered in 1996 and annually
grants more than $1 million to projects that improve the lives of children by
offering hope for a life free from disease, illiteracy and poverty. The
Foundation is funded by Nu Skin distributor and employee donations, and from
25 cents from the sale of each Nu Skin Epoch product. Nu Skin Enterprises
covers all administrative and overhead costs, allowing for 100 percent of
donations to be used for humanitarian and charitable causes. More information
is available at http://www.forceforgood.org.
Epoch Baobab Body Butter
Epoch Baobab Body Butter combines the antioxidant-rich fruit pulp of the
African baobab tree with rich emollients, including shea butter and macadamia
nut oil to promote smooth, supple skin. It is available from independent Nu
Skin distributors, at www.nuskinusa.com or by calling 1-800-487-1000. US
$29.50.
The Company
For 25 years, Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. has been demonstrating its
tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product
portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social
responsibility initiatives. Nu Skin's scientific leadership in both skin care
and nutrition has established Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company,
evidenced in its patent-pending ageLOC(TM) technology and flagship products
including the Galvanic Spa(R) System II, Tru Face(R) Essence Ultra, LifePak(R)
nano and the g3 nutrition beverage. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin
operates in 48 markets throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe and has more
than 750,000 independent sales representatives. Nu Skin Enterprises is traded
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is
available at http://www.nuskinenterprises.com.
SOURCE Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Jordan Karpowitz, +1-801-345-2187, jkarpowi@nuskin.com, or Kara
Schneck, +1-801-345-2116, kschneck@nuskin.com, both of Nu Skin Enterprises,
Inc./
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