| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 12, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 12, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-12421 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0565309 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 75 West Center Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Provo |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84601 |
| City Area Code | 801 |
| Local Phone Number | 345-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001021561 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | NUS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
