Pharmanex is Nu Skin’s food supplement brand. Its range includes formulas with vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, botanical ingredients and other nutrients that can complement a conscious daily routine.
It is not a single type of product. Pharmanex includes options for daily supplementation, formulas based on plant ingredients, products connected with beauty from within, and systems that can help bring more structure to everyday nutritional habits. You can explore the available categories in the Nu Skin supplements hub.
Pharmanex at a glance
The brand was founded in 1994. Development of the 6S process began in 1996, and Pharmanex became part of Nu Skin in 1998. It is known for food supplements, botanical ingredients, formulas designed around specific needs and systems linked to everyday nutritional habits.
Pharmanex was founded by Dr Michael Chang and Dr Joe Chang. Their idea was to combine an interest in plant-based ingredients with a more structured way of selecting, assessing and using nutrients in products intended for daily use.
What is the relationship between Pharmanex and Nu Skin?
Nu Skin covers several areas, including skincare, beauty devices and wellness. Pharmanex is the part of Nu Skin that focuses on food supplements.
Although the products belong to the same brand family, they serve different purposes. A device such as ageLOC LumiSpa iO is designed for facial skincare, while a formula such as LifePak Elements belongs to the daily supplementation category.
Food supplements do not replace a varied diet, rest, physical activity or medical care. They can make sense as part of an individual routine when chosen with attention to their ingredients, directions for use and personal needs.
The Pharmanex 6S process
One of the defining elements of Pharmanex is the 6S process. It summarises the criteria used to select and assess ingredients, as well as to develop formulas.
The six stages are:
- Selection — choosing ingredients according to defined criteria.
- Sourcing — reviewing the origin and traceability of raw materials.
- Structure — analysing an ingredient’s structure, specification and characteristics.
- Standardisation — aiming for as consistent a composition as possible between batches.
- Safety — safety assessment and quality controls.
- Substantiation — consideration of scientific data and documentation relating to ingredients.
The 6S process does not mean that every product will deliver the same outcome for every person. It does, however, show that ingredient selection and formula control are important parts of the brand’s approach.
Pharmanex products: key categories and differences
Daily supplementation: LifePak, MarineOmega and JVi
LifePak Elements is a daily formula combining vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and botanical ingredients. It is designed for adults looking for a straightforward foundation to complement a varied diet.
LifePak+ belongs to the same family, but has a broader formula and a different format. It is not a direct replacement for LifePak Elements; the choice depends on personal preferences, routine and the composition you are looking for.
MarineOmega is a formula containing omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil. It may be of interest to people who eat oily fish infrequently or who want to complement their diet with omega-3.
JVi is a liquid formula based on fruit and vegetable concentrates, with vitamin C. It is a different type of product from LifePak and MarineOmega, and may suit people who prefer a drinkable formula as part of their daily routine.
Botanical ingredients: Tēgreen and ReishiMax GLp
Tēgreen is based on green tea extract. It is an option for people interested in plant-based ingredients who would like to include this type of formula in their routine.
ReishiMax GLp combines ingredients of plant origin with mushroom-derived ingredients. It represents the more botanical side of the Pharmanex range and should not be viewed as equivalent to a multivitamin or an omega-3 supplement.
Beauty Focus: beauty from within
Beauty Focus is a category that connects food supplements with beauty from within. It includes Beauty Focus Collagen+ and Beauty Focus MultiBeauty.
Beauty Focus Collagen+ is a sachet formula with hydrolysed collagen and selected ingredients. MultiBeauty comes in capsule form and has a different composition that includes vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts.
Both belong to the Beauty Focus category, but they differ in composition, format and approach. They are not interchangeable products or identical alternatives.
ageLOC R²: a day and night routine
ageLOC R² Day and ageLOC R² Night form a system divided between daytime and evening use.
This format may be helpful for people who prefer to link supplementation to specific times of day. The two formulas are designed to be used together, so it is best to consider them as one system rather than two unrelated products chosen at random.
TRME: products connected with habits and nutrition
TRME is a range centred on nutritional routines and everyday habits. It does not replace a balanced diet and is not intended as a quick solution, but can bring structure to a more conscious approach to food and routine.
TRME MyGOAL can be included in a daily routine connected with personal goals. TRME MyEDGE is aimed at people who want to plan their food intake around periods of physical activity.
The range also includes TRME InnerNu and TRME RealMe. Each formula has a different composition, so it is worth reviewing each product page before deciding which one best fits your own habits.
Prysm iO: observing trends, not making diagnoses
Prysm iO is not a food supplement but an optical measurement system. It analyses a value associated with carotenoids in the skin and can be used as a starting point for observing trends linked to fruit, vegetable and carotenoid intake.
It is not a medical device and does not diagnose deficiencies, diseases or general health status. Its role is to compare measurements over time and relate them to the consistency of particular habits.
How should you choose a Pharmanex product?
Before making a choice, it is useful to start with your own context rather than a general promise. Practical questions include:
- Am I looking for a foundation formula with vitamins and minerals?
- Do I want to complement my diet with omega-3?
- Am I interested in a plant-based ingredient such as green tea extract?
- Do I want a formula connected with skin, hair and nails?
- Would an individual product or a routine system suit me better?
- Am I taking medication or do I have a health-related situation that should be discussed with a healthcare professional?
Reading the label, checking the ingredients and following the recommended daily intake are always sensible starting points. During pregnancy, breastfeeding, illness or medication use, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before starting a new food supplement.
Conclusion: a broad range within Nu Skin
Pharmanex is Nu Skin’s food supplement brand and brings together different categories under a shared approach to ingredient selection and assessment. LifePak, MarineOmega, JVi, Tēgreen, ReishiMax GLp, Beauty Focus, ageLOC R² and TRME serve different purposes, so there is no one formula that is suitable for everyone.
Compare the available options and explore individual products in the Nu Skin supplements hub.
Frequently asked questions about Pharmanex
What is Pharmanex?
Pharmanex is Nu Skin’s food supplement brand. It includes formulas with vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, botanical ingredients and systems for daily routines.
Is Pharmanex part of Nu Skin?
Yes. Pharmanex became part of Nu Skin in 1998 and represents the brand’s food supplement category.
What does the 6S process mean?
6S stands for Selection, Sourcing, Structure, Standardisation, Safety and Substantiation. These are the principles used to select, assess and document ingredients and formulas.
Are Beauty Focus Collagen+ and MultiBeauty the same?
No. Both products belong to Beauty Focus, but they have different compositions, formats and approaches. They are not direct replacements for one another.
Is Prysm iO a medical device?
No. Prysm iO measures an optical value associated with carotenoids in the skin, but it does not diagnose illnesses or nutritional deficiencies.
Do food supplements replace a healthy diet?
No. They are intended to complement a varied diet and do not replace balanced eating, sleep, physical activity or medical advice.
