Where do growth factors come from?
They are cultured from a growth media containing mesenchymal (adult) stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), and fibroblast stem cells. The adult stem cells are taken from the subcutaneous fat of healthy adult donors who have been screened rigorously. These stem cells can differentiate into many different types of cells, produce hundreds of growth factors, and are very good at multiplying. When these stem cells divide they secrete these growth factors. The stem cells themselves are not used in Stem Factor, just the growth factors. The stem cells remain in the culture where they continue to divide and secrete more growth factors.
How is the technology behind Stem Factor different from other growth factor products on the market?
There are other skin care lines out there that also culture growth factors from mesenchymal stem cells. Osmosis is different because the cells are taken from the subcutaneous fat layer, located just beneath the dermis; not from organs or tissues unrelated to the skin. After these stem cells are harvested, the most productive ones are identified and separated from the others. Only these selected stem cells are used to culture the growth factors. Some of these stem cells are then converted to IPS (to increase potency), while others are converted to fibroblast stem cells. This compilation of stem cell media produces a larger variety of growth factors, as well as a higher percentage of growth factors. Additionally, these growth factors are grown in 3D which makes them more stable and more potent than other methods.
Stem Factor was formulated using a very balanced and safe approach. It contains 150 different growth factors that have been identified to affect positive changes in the skin. By applying all of these different growth factors, there is a better chance of penetration and once they are in they not only encourage the growth of new cells, but also the removal or repair of damaged cells. Each person’s individual body chemistry and skin condition determines which growth factors it uses. The body will only use those growth factors it needs.
Article comments
1 - ADiaz
Thanks for posting this!
I find your article to be really informative. I also like the fact that you mentioned growth factors, however, I do think that stem cells' benefits and accessibility must not be overlooked.
I've been doing a lot of research lately on cosmetic surgery, and I found vast information on stem cells and how they are used for face lifts among other procedures.
In fact, I read an article the other day that listed similar information to what's stated in your blog.
Stem cell face lift sounds very promising, especially the idea that we can find a high concentration of stem cells in our fat tissues. Once again, stem cells are not only extremely beneficial but they are also quite accessible.
Here's the article.
Let me know what you think!
2 - Rachael Pontillo
Hi, Thanks for your comment. If you read the comments in the final article I did in this series, there is some further discussion among MDs about stem cell accessibility and growth factors.
3 - AshleyD
Thanks, Rachel!
I just saw the link you sent me. Stem Cells are definitely revolutionary.
I am particularly fascinated with the use of stem cells in cosmetics. As you mentioned in your article, stem cells have a positive effects on the skin. Thus, people should definitely look into it, not only for anti-aging purposes, but also for acne and other skin conditions.
Keep it up!!