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Combat Visible Signs of Aging with Growth Factors

When searching for the latest ingredient to revolutionize the skin care industry, scientists tend to borrow from the field of medicine. Often, compounds that have been used for treating and speeding the healing of wounds are found to be effective in improving skin tone and combating the visible signs of aging.

Such is the case with growth factors. Long used in the medical arena to decrease healing time for wounds, growth factors act as messengers between cells, turning specific cellular activities on and off. They play an important role in the growth of new cells and blood vessels, cell division and the production of collagen and elastin.

Growth factors act by binding with the epidermal growth factor receptor. This bond stimulates the protein tyrosine kinase activity of the receptor which eventually results in a variety of biochemical changes within the cell, leading to the creation of DNA and the production of new cells. By understanding how growth factors function, we can better understand how some diseases and conditions, such as tumors, malformations and slow wound healing, develop.

Since their discovery, growth factors have been shown to return damaged and aged skin to its younger state, significantly increase skin cell regeneration and speed wound and burn healing. When used regularly, particularly in facial skin, growth factors may produce results that rival or even exceed those of plastic surgery or botox.

Fragrance-free Tissue Growth Factor by Physicians Complex combines tissue growth factors with a blend of anti-aging ingredients for amazing wrinkle control. Palmitoyl tripeptide-3 penetrates into the skin to increase collagen production by 119%, enhancing cell renewal and repairing and strengthening skin for a healthier complexion. Olive oil supplies nourishing antioxidants for instant smoothness and radiance, and coenzyme Q10, soy proteins and coconut endosperm contribute to stronger tissue, smoother skin and improved structure for healthier, younger-looking skin.

Citrix offers several products that feature growth factor as an active ingredient. The company’s Cell Rejuvenation Serum with Growth Factor comes in 10%, 15% and 20% formulations. It strengths and delivers the skin-enhancing benefits of pure, stabilized L-Ascorbic Acid combined with liposome encapsulated TGF-beta-1 growth factor. Regular use of these products after cleansing improves texture, tone and overall skin health.

The growth factors in Rejuvenating Serum - pHaze 24 by PCA Skin stimulate cell division and proliferation, making the serum perfect for speeding the healing time of wounds, increasing the overall health of skin and fighting visible signs of aging. Radiance by CosMedix also utilizes growth factors to increase skin health, combining them with antioxidants like blueberry extract to fight damage from environmental factors such as pollutants, smoking and alcohol. In clinical tests, HydroPeptide Serum by HydroPeptide has been shown to cause a 119% increase in collagen-I synthesis production and a 350% decrease in wrinkles compared to placebo after just 84 days. Because of its use of growth factors, this healing serum can also be used to speed repair of wounds and burns.

Dreamweaver by Sircuit Skin is a nighttime skin cream that relies on growth factors and ingredients such as shea butter and vanilla extracts to help repair your skin while you sleep.

The six-piece Age Intervention Regeneration Booster by Jan Marini is created to address the little age-controllers called telomeres. Telomeres extend off the end cap of our DNA and look like shoe laces. As we age, these telomeres become shorter, which leads to increased signs of aging, such as loss of elasticity, uneven texture, and fine lines and wrinkles. By working to stabilize telomeres, Age Intervention Regeneration Booster enables our cells to succeed in rebuilding and replacing their losses, resulting in younger-looking skin. This six week program reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, restores elasticity, increases firmness, evens tone and texture, and boosts the radiance, suppleness and hydration of your complexion.

Article posted 3/17/2008.

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