Most people commonly reach for products containing collagen and retinol, but growth factors are another key ingredient that helps fuel skin transformation. Growth factors have been an industry staple for decades — so, what can they really do for your skin, and how should you incorporate them?
Let’s talk about growth factors in skin care and how to use them for the best results.
What Are Growth Factors?
Growth factors are proteins that act as cellular messengers, directing your skin cells to produce collagen and elastin, repair skin damage, and regenerate healthy tissue . Generally speaking, the growth factors used in topical skin care products are external proteins, and this technology has been around since 1999.
How Can Growth Factors Help Your Skin?
When you apply a product formulated with growth factors, the growth factors have been shown to interact with receptors on the outside of your skin cells. There, they can prompt your skin cells to produce collagen and initiate cellular regeneration.
This process can generally help support the following effects:
- Rejuvenated appearance
- Improved appearance of skin texture and firmness
- Minimized appearance of dark spots and discoloration
- Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Support for healing after professional treatments
The Marini SkinSolutions ® Approach to Growth Factors in Skin Care
At Marini SkinSolutions ® , you’ll find growth factors in several of our best-selling products to help transform the look of your skin.
Regeneration Booster
Our Regeneration Booster features a patented combination of:
- Transforming Growth Factor beta 1
- Keratinocyte Growth Factor
- Epidermal Growth Factor
- Anti-Aging Peptides
- Cycloastragenol
- Green Tea Extract
- CoEnzyme Q10
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Essential Fatty Acids
This formula is crafted to help reduce the look of visible signs of aging, enhance cellular renewal, and promote a more even-looking skin tone.
In our formula, Transforming Growth Factor beta 1 helps support skin structure, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improve skin texture. Keratinocyte Growth Factor helps support skin barrier regeneration and skin resilience, and Epidermal Growth Factor helps promote collagen and elastin production, support skin regeneration, and improve skin texture.
This patented formula has been shown in a study published in the Journal of Drugs & Dermatology to significantly improve the visible signs of aging after just two weeks of consistent use. This includes the appearance of wrinkles, texture, pore size, elasticity, skin clarity/uniformity, and hydration. Plus, there were zero cases of sensitivity or irritation, making our Regeneration Booster a great pick for any skin type.
Transformation Face Cream
Our Transformation Face Cream pairs peptides and hyaluronic acid with Transforming Growth Factor beta 1 (TGF-b1), which helps support collagen production and skin structure, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, which supports skin repair and rejuvenation, and Thymosin beta 4, which plays a key role in skin regeneration and repair.
This formula works to support collagen synthesis and help your skin recover from daily environmental stressors, helping you maintain an overall smooth, silky-looking complexion.
How Do Growth Factors Work in the Skin?
As we age, our skin’s natural production of growth factors tends to decline. Because growth factors act as signals, this causes collagen production, elastin production, and skin cell turnover to decline as well. When this happens, your skin might not bounce back the way it used to, and other signs of skin damage may appear.
Using products formulated with growth factors can help replenish these signals and support the look of renewed, healthy skin.
Who Can Benefit Most From Growth Factor Skin Care?
Early signs of skin maturity tend to show themselves in your late 20s and early 30s in the form of crow’s feet, laugh lines, or an uneven skin tone. If you fall into this category, growth factors will likely be a fantastic addition to your skin care routine.
You can also benefit from using growth factors if you’re dealing with skin that generally looks dull or tired, or if your current routine isn’t bringing visible results.
The Bottom Line on Growth Factors for Skin
Growth factors are proteins that can support collagen production and regeneration processes in your skin while also working to combat damage caused by environmental stress. When used in skin care, growth factors can support an overall radiant, youthful-looking complexion.
At Marini SkinSolutions ® , we craft our products around results without compromise. Discover your perfect skin solution in seconds with our advanced skin mapping tool.
FAQs
Are growth factors safe for all skin types?
Yes, they are. Growth factors are naturally produced in the human body, and the factors used in skin care are designed to interact with the body the same way. Growth factor skin care can be used for all skin types, including sensitive skin. That being said, if your skin has a history of sensitivity, a patch test is always a good idea before trying a new product.
How is a growth factor cream different from a regular moisturizer?
Normal moisturizers contain hydrating ingredients like occlusives and humectants. These products are designed to moisturize the skin through multiple layers while also forming a barrier over the surface of the skin to prevent transepidermal water loss.
Growth factor creams are made with similar ingredients that are designed to have similar benefits, but they have the added benefits that come from using growth factors. Thanks to these formulas, the skin is encouraged to rejuvenate and restore its own moisture-producing mechanisms.
How quickly will I see results?
To see results, the most important thing is to be consistent. If you use growth factors every day, you may notice visible improvements in hydration, glow, and texture within a few weeks. These are smaller changes that let you know the product is working.
Other benefits, such as reduced appearance of wrinkles and noticeable firm skin, may show up as soon as four weeks . Collagen production and cell turnover ramp up slowly, and it takes time to see their effects.
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Physiology, Growth Factor - StatPearls | NCBI Bookshelf
Promoting collagen synthesis: a viable strategy to combat skin ageing | PMC
Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A promising skin anti-aging agent | ScienceDirect