Have You Got the Growth Factor?

Growth factors are the ingredient taking in skincare to a new regenerative level

Looking for the dual skin perfecting and anti-ageing ingredient? Ask any skin expert for the ingredient they swear by and you will hear at least two of the following: sunscreen, retinol, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and peptides.

These are the ultimate wrinkle-fighters and radiance warriors that any skin care lover keeps in their stash. BUT there’s a new complexion mandate that has quietly entered the fold: growth factors.
Whereas I’ve been working with Growth Factor technology for over 20 years and know their power, they may be relatively unknown still to you.

Here’s everything you need to know about how they work and how to incorporate a growth factor serum into your routine

WHAT ARE GROWTH FACTORS?

Growth factors are groups of proteins that occur naturally in our bodies. They’re produced by all types of cells and are responsible for the regulation of vital cellular functions, such as survival, proliferation, migration and differentiation. Simply put, growth factors can command your cells to replicate, repair and rejuvenate. Think of it like this, you slip over cut your knee, your blood then goes to the rescue to seal the wound and regenerate the damaged tissue. Well, it’s the growth factors in your blood that do the repair work. Now you can see why we all want to drown our faces in growth factors.

HOW GROWTH FACTORS BENEFIT YOUR SKIN?

When it comes to rejuvenating your skin tissue and fighting skin ageing, growth factors are the true all-rounders.
By our late 20s the natural production of growth factors in the skin starts to decline which lays the groundwork for wrinkles, sagging and skin thinning. Adding them topically through your skincare will stimulate the production of fibrous proteins such as collagen and elastin to improve skin thickness and texture. Boosting collagen production also enhances the skin’s natural ability to heal and hydrate.

HOW CAN I INCORPORATE GROWTH FACTORS INTO MY SKINCARE ROUTINE?

While growth factors are one of the best active ingredients for skin rejuvenation, they can’t replace the basics of your routine –

sun protection, exfoliants and antioxidants.

Think of them as the icing on the cake that can bolster your existing skincare regime and slow down the ageing process with much less irritation than other gold-standard ingredients such as retinol.

Growth Factors can be incorporated in one of two ways. Firstly topically, for example our very own Botox in a bottle Growth Factor Serum or Jan Marini’s Transformation Cream for the face, and Growth Factor Eye serum to specially treat the delicate eye area.

Secondly, through Microneedling. The unique Avon technology causes 1400 hole punctures per second into the skin, creating tiny micro traumas. This activates the skins regenerative process where by your blood contains your very own unique growth factors essential for repair and regeneration. When carried out regularly patients can experience high powered corrective and preventative results.

This is the perfect addition to any protocol to restore your glow, reinforce barrier function and increase internal hydration, whilst giving your skin an anti-ageing blast. ZO Growth Factor Serum is your answer to Dewey, glowing, radiant skin. #zoglow and my personal go to in my own evening protocol.

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Danielle