Rejuvenation products with growth factors - what you need to know

There are many questions about growth factors: why are growth factors needed in skin rejuvenation creams, in shampoo, in eyelash conditioner? Let's try to clarify this point, since changes in popular beauty products are of constant interest to consumers. It turns out that there are dozens of growth factors, they are still being discovered. According to biologists, the growth factor was the beginning of a new round in the development of cell biology and significantly changed the views on the processes occurring in living organisms.

Growth Factor – mysterious ingredient in cosmetology

The discovery of a substance called growth factor was made by biologists Stanley Cohen and Rita Levi-Montalcini in the middle of the last century. Nerve endings begin to grow in living cells, perfectly developing in any organs and even in cancer tumors. Just this “tumor extract” and was named growth factor – NGF (nerve growth factor) – nerve growth factor. Discoveries, meanwhile, continue to this day.

Any growth factors regulate cell multiplication, choose their purpose, allow organs and tissues to function properly. Today it is known that growth factors are produced by all living cells: the epidermis produces keratinocytes, the cells of the dermis – fibroblasts, pigmentation cells – melanocytes.

Absolutely all growth factors activate the processes to restore the elasticity and density of the skin. They work on the principle of a chain reaction and do not work alone. That is why cosmetologists advise using the entire complex to achieve and maintain a long-lasting effect of skin rejuvenation.

As a rule, these are additional, but no less important products for the skin:

• moisturizing ingredients of the cream;
• nourishing oils;
• cleansing serums;
• repairing collagen cells, etc.

Growth factors and their effect on body rejuvenation

The most important feature of the impact of growth factors of cosmetic products is that they affect both external and internal processes of rejuvenation of the body. At a deeper level, the same important processes take place as on the surface.

According to the recommendations for the use of anti-aging creams, you can select the required amount of growth factors to achieve the best results. The older we become, the more hidden processes occur with our skin and the body as a whole. The labels often indicate the age category of the consumer for whom the product is suitable – this minimizes consumer stress during selection. Properly selected cream or cosmetic product will achieve positive results:

• reduce wrinkles;
• reduce skin pigmentation;
• suspend or stop collagen loss;
• protect from solar activity (UV – filters);
• moisturize and nourish the skin;
• suspend the thinning of the dermis;
• reduce loss of elasticity;
• narrow skin pores;
• even out complexion.

Popular growth factors in cosmetology: EGF, VEGF and HGF

It is worth remembering that a popular remedy will not solve all your problems if you make a mistake with its choice. On the labels, the composition of the product is indicated in small print, but the question, meanwhile, is important.

The following are some of the most popular ingredients that can be found in mature skin care products.  

1. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) – enhances the synthesis of substances, is called “beauty factor”.
2. Transforming – enhances collagen production (TGF-b1, -b2, -b3).
3. Keratinocyte – triggers epidermal cell division (KGF).
4. Insulin-like – division and growth of skin cells (IGF1).
5. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF).
6. Vascular (VEGF) – accelerates the formation of blood vessels (combats baldness).

For best results, use samplers to find the best skin care option for you.

The benefits and harms of anti-aging products with growth factors

So, the remedy has been chosen, and you have started the rejuvenation procedures. Are there any general recommendations in the use of anti-aging novelties? It turns out there is!

Experts do not recommend the daily use of cosmetic products with growth factors! They are offered to be used only by absolutely healthy people and no more than a couple of times a week, leaving the usual caring cream, milk or water for care on the rest of the day.

In the complex use of anti-aging agents with growth factors, it is strongly recommended not to extend the time of use, to take long (several months) breaks between their use. Obviously, growth factors can be both beneficial and detrimental. The difference is how often you intend to use them: 2 courses per year, or once a week all year.

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