Inflammaging In Skin

Without inflammation, infections would go unchecked and wounds would not heal; however, the process of inflammation and repair can also be harmful. As we age, the immune system becomes less effective and its capacity to manage the inflammatory activity is … Continue reading

Gene Chip Technology In Identifying Pathways and Processes in Chronological Skin Aging and Photodamaged Skin

A DNA microarray (also commonly known as DNA chip or gene chip technology) is a collection of microscopic DNA spots attached to a solid surface. Each DNA spot contains picomoles (10−12 moles) of a specific DNA sequence called probes. Probes … Continue reading

The Two Different Classes of Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients in Wrinkle Creams: COX And 5-LOX Inhibitors

COX, a.k.a cyclooxygenase, and 5-LOX, a.k.a. 5-lypooxygenase, are the key enzymes involved in the development of inflammatory response. COX-2 Inhibitors COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2, also known as Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2) is an enzyme responsible for inflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 or simply COX-2 converts arachidonic … Continue reading

Why Antioxidants Also Provide Anti-Inflammatory Protection For The Skin?

Antioxidants are a group of important ingredients for anti-aging skin care because of their ability to neutralize the free radical damage of cells and macromolecules (protein, DNA, lipids). – Free radical damage was one of the first processes associated with … Continue reading

Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) And MMP Inhibitors In Wrinkle Creams

Matrix MetalloProteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases – a subfamily of proteolytic enzymes or proteases – that are capable of degrading proteins into recyclable fragments. MMPs in the skin regulate the balance of synthesis and breakdown of extracellular matrix proteins such as … Continue reading

What Ingredients In Anti-Glycation Creams Inhibit The Glycation Process of Skin Protein

Glycation is one of the internal causes of skin aging. Glycation is the glycosylation of protein (for skin care, is the skin protein such as collagen and elastin) without the requirement of an enzyme. The glycation reaction attaches glucose to … Continue reading

Does Stem Cell Therapy Cream By Biologic Solutions Contain Real Stem Cell Ingredients?

Biologic Solutions’ Stem Cell Therapy Cream is backed up on its official web sites with experts’ testimonial and videos with impressive before and after photo. The short video contain 3 cosmetic plastic surgeon and dermatologist’s recommendation including the renowned cosmetic … Continue reading