Arbonne’s skin care products were originally developed in Switzerland in 1975 by Petter Mørck and a group of leading biochemists, biologists and herbalists. Their goal was to “provide skin care products unparalleled in quality and effectiveness,” and one of these “unparalleled” line of products is their NutriMinC RE9, which fights the effects of sun exposure and aging.

Arbonne’s proprietary RE9 is a group of nine key anti-aging elements, and though it’s a long list I wanted to include it so you would know the science behind the system:
1. Bio-Hydria® complex: Proprietary blend of seven plant nutrients that soften and condition skin.
2. Nanospheres: Infused with free-radical fighting antioxidant vitamins
3. Vitamin C, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: A biologically active form of vitamin C; helps support collagen, elastin and ground substance.
4. Elhibin® & Stimu-Tex®: Elhibin®, a revolutionary, plant-derived skin protectant; contributes to skin’s elasticity, softness and smoothness. Stimu-Tex®, a unique, plant-derived skin moisturizer, helps improve the appearance of the skin’s epidermal lipid layer, minimizing water loss.
5. Alpha Lipoic Acid: A powerful antioxidant that penetrates skin quickly.
6. Kojic Acid: A highly effective, natural skin lightening agent that reduces the appearance of long-term sun and environmental damage.
7. Copper: Visibly smoothes, softens and firms skin; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while promoting younger-looking skin.
8. Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids: Activate healthy cells while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
9. Peptides: Improve skin roughness and lessen the appearance of wrinkle volume and wrinkle depth.

I was able to try their entire line of face care products, from face wash to toner to day and night cremes. Though I found the full daily regimen included a few too many products for my taste (and time), I did notice a change in my skin. It looked a little brighter, a little tighter, and I didn’t experience any blemishes or other problems when switching to Arbonne’s NutriMinC RE9 line. Holistic is great, but I have to say I’m a bigger fan of science when it comes to skin care. My favorite product out of the group is the REpair Corrective Eye Creme. Now this baby really works! With my lack of sleep, sun exposure, and my 34th birthday around the corner I’ve tried my share of eye creams. None have worked as well as Arbonne’s REpair Corrective Eye Creme, and I love it enough to actually purchase it once my sample runs out. Now that’s saying something!

Don’t get me wrong, I thought the other products worked great as well but saw the most results from the eye cream in the 1 to 2 weeks I tested this line. I highly recommend you visit the site and do some research. The before and after photos are amazing, especially for the body care line.

Arbonne also has a line for little ones, Arbonne Baby Care (ABC). I tested their lotion (oat, shea butter and safflower oil) on our baby’s dry, sensitive skin and found it worked really well (i.e. I could apply it once and it would soften and smoothe for a couple days). The Hair & Body Wash (aloe and oat) had a nice, fresh scent and didn’t dry out her skin, while the sunscreen (SPF 30+; oat, aloe and shea butter) created a truly effective barrier from the sun even when her skin got wet.

If you’re like me and enjoy a little science with your skin care then you’ll love Arbonne’s NutriMinC RE9 product line. And if you don’t want to replace your current products all at once then be sure and get the REpair Corrective Eye Cream first. You’ll find yourself smiling while those smile lines and dark circles disappear!—Emily

* Promotion! Deneen Manesiotis, an Arbonne consultant, is offering Daily Dish readers an amazing 25% savings on their order! Simply email Deneen at deneenm@cox.net to place your order and she will give you the discount.

tags anti-aging, Arbonne, NutriMinC, Skin Care

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