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Why You Should Add Plant Stem Cells to Your Skin Care Routine

Carina Wolff
Writer and expert6 years ago
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Although the name might sound off-putting, there’s nothing taboo about plant stem cells. This nature-derived ingredient is a beneficial part of skin care and something you want to start paying attention to when it comes to your anti-aging routine. Using products that contain plant stem cells can help keep your skin looking young by fighting off wrinkles, protecting against sun damage and reducing inflammation. 

Reasons to Consider Using Plant Stem Cells

You might be thinking, “I’m not a plant, so why would I want to use plant cells on my skin?” Thankfully, using plant stem cells won’t cause your face to sport bark or branch leaves. Instead, they can stimulate better cell turnover, leading to more youthful skin cells at the surface of the skin, according to dermatologist Dr. Ava ShambanPlant stem cells have a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, helping to protect against sun damage and prevent wrinkles, according to dermatologist Dr. Sonoa AuThere is also evidence that stem cells can promote the production of new collagen, which can also make your skin appear more youthful.

How Plant Stem Cells Work

Like human stem cells, plant stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can divide to produce more stem cells or become specialized cells. Sources for the stem cells range from flowers to apples to cranberries and other plant sources.“When added to a skin care cream or serum, usually they are first broken open, and then they release high concentrations of antioxidants and growth factors,” says Shamban.

Different plant stem cells have different effects. For instance, stem cells extracted from grape seeds have shown high anti-tumor-promoting activity. “Products containing these stem cells can potentiate the photoprotective qualities of sunscreens,” says Au. Verbascoside, found in lilac stem cell extract, helps with wound healing. “It also has strong anti-inflammatory properties and repairs DNA oxidative damage,” she says. “Like grape seed extract, it protects the skin against UVA and UVB damage.”

Our Top Product Picks 

When these plant stem cells are added to creams, moisturizers and serums, they give these products an extra anti-aging boost and help protect your skin against damage. Here are some products with plant stem cells you’ll want to add to your lineup.

    Carina Wolff
    Writer and expert
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    Carina Wolff is a health and wellness writer based out of Los Angeles. She graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism and psychology. When she’s not writing, doing yoga or exploring mountains and beaches, she spends her time cooking for her healthy food blog, Kale Me Maybe.

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