Apple stem cells for anti-aging
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free skin care · Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:16 am

The Switzerland-based company Mibelle Biochemistry has developed a new anti-aging ingredient, PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica, which is based on a rare form of apple stem cells.

This new ingredient is supposed to protect skin stem cells and slow the senescense of hair follicles. Tests that are conducted by Mibelle Biochemistry have suggested that the ingredient PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica boosts production of human stem cells, protects the cell from stress and decreases wrinkles.

Here is an article about the apple stem cell ingredient from cosmeticsdesign.com

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/Apple-stem-cells-appear-in-new-anti-ageing-ingredient

I am not sure how independent/biased the studies on this new apple stem cell ingredient are, but Mibelle Biochemistry has apparently won a prize

Quote:

Mibelle Chemistry was awarded the BSB European Innovation Prize for cosmetics and chemistry in the active/natural category. Its PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica was awarded the prize as the first active based on plant stem cells to protect skin stem cells.
http://www.insidecosmeceuticals.com/hot_news/apple-active-mibelle.html

There seems to be one product on the market that contains PhytoCellTec, Emerge Swiss Apple Stem Cell Serum, http://www.stemcellskincare.com/ . Also, Life Extension has recently launched their own serum with Malus Domestica extract, called Skin Stem Cell Serum. Here is an insightful article about apple stem cells and anti-aging in Life Extension Magazine:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2008/nov2008_Apple-Stem-Cells-Offer-Hope-for-Aging-Damaged-Skin_01.htm

I think this new skin care ingredient sounds promising and hope to hear from people who have tried any of the new serums. So far I have not been able to find any reliable reviews online. Any views?

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:40 am

Here's an update of products with PhytoCellTec

http://www.stemcellfacecream.com/

http://organicskincare.com/Stem_Cell_Skin_Care_Serum.htm

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:54 am

You can buy it at Garden of Wisdom for next to nothing.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:08 am

InkyProse wrote:

You can buy it at Garden of Wisdom for next to nothing.

Inky, which product is it - I did a search but only found a PDF document.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:27 am

Ok, I found it - here it is:

http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/6991547/7046134.htm

I think I'll order some of this and give it a try.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:30 am

Keliu wrote:

Ok, I found it - here it is:

http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/6991547/7046134.htm

I think I'll order some of this and give it a try.

I think you'll like it. I do.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:59 am

InkyProse wrote:

I think you'll like it. I do.

What do you like about it, inky? What has it done for your skin?

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:12 am

I'm a little confused about the percentage of PhytoCellTec that's in the products. StemCellin has 5%, the Emerge one from Organic Skin Care has 20% and the GOW one doesn't list its percentage. So is it worth paying the big bucks for the 20% serum?

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:31 am

Keliu wrote:

I'm a little confused about the percentage of PhytoCellTec that's in the products. StemCellin has 5%, the Emerge one from Organic Skin Care has 20% and the GOW one doesn't list its percentage. So is it worth paying the big bucks for the 20% serum?

That's a good point. Perhaps GOW will tell us.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:35 am

rileygirl wrote:

InkyProse wrote:

I think you'll like it. I do.

What do you like about it, inky? What has it done for your skin?

It's hard to guage. I made up a batch of cream with SKB and apple stem cells. I liked the effect on my skin.

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:02 am

The research does not seem to be double blind or unbiased.They do not explain how they measured the depth of crow's feet, etc. Visual inspection can be highly subjective.
Also: while this may work in vitro does the molecule penetrate the dermis. Our skin is not at all like a petri dish..

free skin care · Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:06 am

Alien wrote:

The research does not seem to be double blind or unbiased.They do not explain how they measured the depth of crow's feet, etc. Visual inspection can be highly subjective.
Also: while this may work in vitro does the molecule penetrate the dermis. Our skin is not at all like a petri dish..

At less than $10 a pop I'm not too concerned with that.

Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:20 am

Lotioncrafter also sells the extract itself, which I assume you'd include in your own DIY serums at whatever concentration you desire. It's $14.25 for 0.25 oz. There appears to be some filler in it as well, though, and it's not clear (to me, at least) what the percentage of extract is.

free skin care · Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:34 am

I just started using the product from Garden of Wisdom, Phyto Stem Cell, a few days ago. It absorbs so quickly you have to work fast, the serum is very much watery, which I like since it doesn't feel like I'm piling products on my skin.

free skin care · Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:26 am

I just remembered serious skin care also has a new product with plant stem cells:
http://beauty.hsn.com/serious-skin-care-replicate-renew-plant-stem-cell-serum_m-10043131_xp.aspx

free skin care · Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:34 am

I'm using the Serious Skin Care Plant Stem Cell Serum and Cream. They really make my skin smooth. They feel and smell wonderful also. I've only been using them for two months so far.

Isomers also has a Stem Cell Serum called Stem Genesis. I tried it but didn't care for the watery feel of the serum.

free skin care · Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:26 am

InkyProse wrote:

Alien wrote:

The research does not seem to be double blind or unbiased.They do not explain how they measured the depth of crow's feet, etc. Visual inspection can be highly subjective.
Also: while this may work in vitro does the molecule penetrate the dermis. Our skin is not at all like a petri dish..

At less than $10 a pop I'm not too concerned with that.

Well, IMHO $10 or $100- if it isn't going to work, why bother? Rolling Eyes

free skin care · Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:47 pm

wondering if there is any update on these stem cell products ...

free skin care · Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:16 am

In the September issue of Allure magazine they talk about it and say it does look good BUT more studies need to be conducted.

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