Stem cells can be viewed as the “mother” of cells and are undifferentiated, which upon receiving specific instructions, have the ability to differentiate into the designated cell type and proliferate. It has been used for years in regenerative medicine to restore cellular functions that are otherwise damaged or lost.

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In topical skincare, we are still unable to render live human stem cells viable in a pre-packaged product, and therefore most topical formulas that contain stem cell extracts - also not live cells - originate from plants, offering a variety of functionality such as strengthening, repairing, and fortifying the skin. These botanical extracts are purified via biotechnologies to preserve their activities in formulations, delivering the performance reflected in their clinical studies.

Apple stem cells

one of the first and most studied plant stem cell skincare ingredients shown to strengthen the vitality of the skin’s own stem cells, upregulating the expression of natural antioxidants in the skin, as well as inducing cellular rejuvenation.

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Partridge berry stem cells

the nutrient-rich fruit is filled with polyphenols to combat free radicals in the skin, and has shown to especially reduce the damages of UV and IR radiation that comes from sunlight.

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Orchid stem cells

packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to supply skin with nutrients and factors for regeneration, as well as showing effects on stimulating collagen and elastin to promote skin firmness.

Peptides

Since the most common plant stem cell extracts in skincare confer skin protection against aging and sensitizing agents, combining peptides and stem cells may have a synergistic effect, providing the skin with anti-aging stimulants in multiple pathways to delay skin senescence.

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Hyaluronic Acid

(nano to low molecular weight)

Assists penetration of ingredients into skin system, thereby optimizing the absorption of stem cells into skin and enhancing its effectiveness, with the added benefit of delivering instant skin suppleness.

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AHA/BHA/PHA

Although some stem cell extracts are pH sensitive as an ingredient and shall be formulated in neutral pH to preserve its efficacy, using formulations with stem cell extracts after the use of products with AHA/BHA/PHA can increase penetration of ingredients into skin, as these acids can help exfoliate the skin and remove impurities that could be barriers of absorption