| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 090600 - Disclosure - Other Assets (Details) (http://nuskin.com/role/OtherAssetsDetails) | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001021561 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| Other Assets [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
| Other Assets [Abstract] | ||
| Deferred taxes | ||
| Deposits for noncancelable operating leases | ||
| Deposit for customs assessment | ||
| Cash surrender value for life insurance policies | ||
| Other | ||
| Total other assets | 136,469,000   | 165,459,000   |