How does skin cream work
Skin Cream and Genetics
One of the latest trends in beauty are cremes that promise to repair your genes by using stem cells. These products contain ingredients that support the body’s own natural efforts to protect and heal the skin. But what are they and do they really work?
Stem cells have the ability to develop into a lot of different structures, creating new tissue and repairing damaged tissue. The stem cells in beauty products can come from apples, grapes and other botanical sources. Some studies suggest that apple stem-cell extracts may boost the activity of skin cells and possibly even stimulate the production of new cells. The one thing that we know for sure is that apples and grapes are still great for the skin. They are powerful antioxidants that eat up radicals.
The body has thousands of different peptides. Peptides are essentially proteins that are chains of amino acids that send a specific message to a specific cell. Peptides are now being used in beauty products. The peptides in these products help to repair wrinkles by identifying the cells damaged by ultraviolet rays and ordering the body to repair them.
Probiotics are a form of healthy bacteria that are generally found in the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics are associated with anti-inflammation and claim to give you glowing skin. What really happens is that the probiotics support your body’s own ongoing healthy cell renewal rate and helps your body retain moisture.
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