What are Growth Factors?
The term growth factor refers to naturally occurring proteins capable of stimulating cellular proliferation and cellular differentiation. These proteins are made by a variety of cells including skin cells. Each growth factor has a unique function. For example, EGF increases the proliferation of fibroblast, which synthesizes collagen and elastin and IGF-1 increases the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. The overall effect of these growth factors is an increase in skin elasticity and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.
Why use Growth Factors in the NuGene Skin Care System?
Human skin is a living organ which performs dynamic activities such as growth, repair, and maintenance. Even though our skin requires growth factors as key modulators of skin cell metabolism and function, their expression level decreases with aging process. This would slow down the renewal rate of skin cells and diminish the defense capacity of the skin. If the aged or damaged skin is nourished with exogenous growth factors, its elasticity and plasticity will be improved through the accelerated rejuvenation process.
Are these Products Safe?
The Human Growth Factors are completely safe. They are 100% identical to human proteins; therefore no allergy reaction is expected from topical application. NuGene has been clinically proven to be safe.
What else is in NuGene Skin Care System?
There are other ingredients in NuGene skin care system. It contains anti-oxidants to protect against free radicals and UV rays, which are major contributing culprits of aging of the skin. NuGene also has multi vitamins, amino acids, and minerals to support the young texture of the skin and moisturizing ingredients to hydrate the skin.
Who should use NuGene Skin Care System?
NuGene skin care system is beneficial for both young and mature skins. These products are designed to prevent the aging of the skin and even reverse the signs of aging for both men and women.
Are Growth Factors the same as the Growth Hormone?
No, they are not. Growth hormone is a single protein made by the pituitary gland and released into the blood stream. The main function of the growth hormone is to stimulate the growth of musculoskeletal tissue. This hormone is critical during the childhood and puberty and its severe deficiency results in dwarfism. In contrast, growth factors are a family of proteins that are produced in small amount by a variety of cells. They usually act in their microenvironment and on the neighboring cells. They stimulate the proliferation and protein synthesis in their target cells.
What is the Science Behind NuGene?
1 - Human Growth Factors: NuGene is the first brand in skin care products, which uses a variety of Human Growth Factors in its products in biologically active concentrations.
2 - Mass production of growth factors: Using cutting edge science of molecular biology, we were able to mass-produce a variety of Human Growth Factors. With patented technology, we achieved an exceptionally high yield rate and superior quality. This purification technique allowed us to use effective doses of these growth factors in our skin care system.
3 - Nano-capsulation: Nano-capsulation is a unique technology in which the growth factors (the active ingredients) are embedded within a sphere. The outer layer of this sphere consists of components similar to those found in the cell membrane. This would dramatically enhance the penetration of growth factors into the skin cells. Furthermore, it will prevent the growth factors from becoming degraded by proteases present in the mixture.