Although, stem cell creams have been a buzzword and are heavily marketed, but the information about – what is behind the stem cell anti-wrinkle creams – are confusing and lacking, many products web sites only describe stem cell ingredients’ magic anti-aging anti-wrinkle efficacy, many of which are lacking strong clinical proof. Stem cell ingredients are not working in the same way. The following table list the different stem cell ingredients’ working mechanism with example products to illustrate the fact that although almost all stem cell creams make similar claims, their backgrounds are quite different. Costs are different. The reason RéVive® Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit is so expensive ($1500) is because of its stem cell ingredient is an enzyme Telomerase. The company claims the enzyme ingredient is an bio-engineered protein which costs a hefty price per gram.
Stem Cell Ingredients - Comparison
Name Working Mechanism Example Product And Cost
peptide 153 The polypeptide acts as a catalyst initiating a molecular signaling cascade that results in the increase in activity of the stem cell markers. Amatokin $258 for 30 ml
peptide 199 Peptide 199 is a gelatinous substance found in the umbilical cord mimicking the fetal skin repair process without a scar or wrinkle. Kate Somerville’s CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment
$150 for 1.7 Fl. Oz.
enzyme telomerase telomerase is an enzyme that aids DNA replication to prevent chromosomal strands from losing bits of information when they split are copied. It send a signal to stem cells, rallying them to respond as they would to an injury, purports to convert resting adult stem cells to newly minted skin cells via activation of EGF
ReVive Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit
$1500.00
PhytoCellTec™ (plant stem cell) PhytoCellTec ™ contains dedifferentiated callus cells from a rare Swiss apple. Apple stem cells are rich in epigenetic factors and metabolites that assure the longevity of skin cells. Swiss Apple Stem Cell Serum™ from Emerge Lab
$150 for 30 ml
Edelweiss Stem Cells (plant stem cell) Edelweiss stem cells can effectively inhibit degradation of hyaluronic acid and collagen of the skin caused by environmental hazards, is helpful in firming and restructuring the skin, and preventing aging and sun damage. Edelweiss Extract also contain many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. MyChelle Dermaceuticals Fabulous Eye Cream
$28 for 0.5 oz
Gotu Kola Stem Cells (plant stem cell) Gotu Kola stem cells are helpful in firming and restructuring the skin. MyChelle Dermaceuticals ‘ Capillary Calming Serum
$42 for 1 oz
TP-Vityl™ TP-Vityl™ is an indirect acting ingredient derived from antioxidant vitamin E, functions as SPF to stem cells to help maintain stem cell’s self-renewal capacity, protecting stem cell from environmental oxidative stress and free radical damage. Christian Dior’s Capture R 60/80 XP cream
$100 for 30ml