The Truth about Stem Cells Skin Care: Does it really reverse skin ageing?
We’ve all heard of “Stem Cells” right? Those “special” cells in our body which have the ability to self-renew and repair (so clever). So it may come as no surprise to hear (if you haven’t already!) that one of the newest and most popular high-tech ways to counteract skin ageing is stem cell technology in skincare! Yes beauty experts and scientists alike, are turning to stem cells in the form of creams, serums and even cleansers, to fight wrinkles and improve skin turnover! But the big question is, can these stem cells really stimulate human cell production because many skincare companies are claiming they do!
Here we dish the dirt on the truth about stem cells in skincare!
A significant challenge for any skin care brand is to provide functional, trendy, innovative AND safe products with a long shelf life. Today, most of us are simply not prepared to use human or animal products in the name of beauty! And not just because of testing, because simply put the idea of slathering some other person or animals stem cells all over your face is well a little creepy!
Enter plant stem cell culture!
Plant regeneration at the cellular (and tissue) level is a unique process. Like humans, the stem cells in plants have properties that help stimulate and regenerate after the plant is injured. What is interesting however is that plants are more advanced as they are equipped with a robust mechanism for regeneration of their tissues under stress. In other words, cutting the branch of a tree also results in a new bud/branch growth!
Plant stem cells are adaptive. A protein in a plant can turn regular plant cells into stem cells. Magical! So, can we use this unique mechanism in plants for improving tissue regeneration in humans?
Here is what we know so far:
Plant stem cells in skin care is still in its infancy.
Stem Cells skin care is not about putting “live” stem cells into a cream to help you produce new stem cells, the beauty industry is simply not advanced enough for this yet. So it’s hard to believe many companies are claiming this when it simply can’t be true! Unless a system capable of keeping live stem cells alive in a cream is created, live stem cells in cosmetics would be next to useless, they would die before the cream hit the market.
Most stem cells skin care lines use stem cell extracts, and while they do not stimulate human stem cell production there have been enough clinical studies to support the fact that they greatly improve the health of our own skin cells and do many other great things, including;
1. They increase fibroblast activity
This is a definite plus in age-management as it helps the production of the vital proteins of collagen and elastin whose degradation is hugely responsible for the signs of skin ageing.
2. They increase cell production and growth
Again, a huge plus as the rate of new healthy cell production slows down dramatically as you get older.
3. They decrease the depth of lines and wrinkles
From approximately 8-15%, which may not sound a lot, but this is after only 4 weeks use. In the long term you could expect to see much more.
4. They reduce the breakdown of Collagen and Hyaluronic in our bodies
We know that Collagen and Hyaluronic are vital for healthy, youthful skin so a reduction in their breakdown is great news.
5. They have strong antioxidant properties
Stem Cell Extracts help to prevent “free-radical” damage to healthy skin cells.
6. They are very nutritious for our skin
They contain high concentrations of lipids, proteins, amino acids and phytoalexins (antimicrobial and often antioxidative substances).
7. They increase the skin’s level of filaggrin proteins
A deficiency in filaggrin proteins leads to dryness and problems with eczema. When the skin lacks this protein, its ability to shield against pollution and topical toxic substances is reduced.
So have we sold you on Stem Cells skincare yet? Cue Pevonia’s Stem Cells Phyto Elite line.
Hailed for its ability to stimulate the reversal of the ageing cycle of the skin, the line, powered by two ground-breaking plant cell sources – the reparative Moroccan Argan Tree and European Comfrey Root – combined with anti-ageing super stars Retinol, Vitamins C and E and Marine Collagen, works deep within the skin to radically reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles while firming and deeply hydrating the skin at a rapid rate too!
So whether you are looking to introduce a new anti-ageing cleanser, serum or moisturiser into your daily routine, this line does it all! What’s more, for this month of June if you purchase a Stem Cells Moisturiser or Stem Cells Serum you’ll receive the full size cleanser for FREE.
