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Skincare backed with nature, science, and technology is changing our perspective as a consumer about what we want to put on our skin. What if we tell you that 'plant stem cells', something which is an infusion of 'nature, science, and technology' is something of great demand in the skincare industry!
Although the name "Plant stem cells" might sound off-putting, we assure you there's nothing taboo about plant stem cells. As the name suggests, they are nature-derived ingredients that are a beneficial part of skincare and something of great importance that you should start paying attention to when it comes to your anti-aging skincare routine.
To put it in simple words, using skincare products that contain plant stem cells can help your skin look younger by fighting off wrinkles and fine lines, offering protection against sun damage and inflammation.
"Plant stem cells (PSCs) are the source of a number of factors supporting the skin protection and regeneration processes and thereby inhibit skin ageing. The first reports about the possibility of using stem cells derived from plants in cosmetic products appeared in 2008."
There is a long list of plants from which stem cells can be derived, but here are two of the most common plant stem cells found in natural skincare products:
Argan stem cells: Argan stem cells are well known for their anti-aging properties. They are regenerative in nature and they work to strengthen the skin's elasticity.
Few of the many benefits of argan stem cells on the skin:
Apple stem cells: Stem cells derived from apples (the breed of the Swiss-grown Uttwiler Spätlauber apples) are rich in protein and phytonutrients. PhytoCellTec (apple stem cell extract) is currently referred to as ‘The Fountain of Youth’.
| Stem cells source | Participants | Application | Results |
| Apple (Malus domestica) — clinical trial (Schmid et al. 2008; Schmid 2009) | 20 women age: 37–64 years | cream with 2 % cell extract; two times a day for 4 weeks | — significant reduction of wrinkles by 8% and 15 % after 2 and 4 weeks respectively |
| Argan (Argania spinosa) — clinical trial (Montaño 2012) | 21 women age: 39–61 years | emulsion with 0,4 % cell extract; two times a day for 56 days | — reduction of wrinkles by 19 % and 27 % after 28 and 56 days respectively. — increase in skin density of 12.7 % after 8 weeks |
| Samphire (Crithmum maritimum)— comparative intra- -individual, controlled, randomized pilot study (Caucanas et al. 2011) | 12 volunteers age: older than 50 years | — cream with 0.05 % cell extract, — cosmetic serum with 0,1 % cell extract, — silicone oil with 0,5 % cell extract once a day for 2 weeks, observations for another 2 weeks |
— improvement of skin permeability barrier function by: significant decreases in transepidermal water loss (TEWL), between day 16 and 29; smoothing of the skin between day 15 and 29; significant skin moisturization at day 29 compared to day 1 — no adverse events were observed |
Table source: Plant stem cells culture — a new tool for skin protection and regeneration
REVIVE serum from Slova cosmetics: Made with innovative Argan Plant Stem Cells technology, REVIVE, when applied regularly, protects & restores healthy & young-looking skin.
RENEW mask by Slova Cosmetics: Formulated with the innovative PhytoCelltecTM technology, RENEW aids in achieving a younger and healthier look.
With consumers buying more 'natural' products, plant stem cell derivatives in skincare products are revolutionising how we see and use anti-aging products. At this time, plant stem cells in skincare promises to be the most promising field with human stem cells in skincare coming to the trend shortly.
