Description
Growth factors are proteins that are naturally produced by skin cells and responsible for maintaining homeostasis, which helps you keep your skin alive and healthy.
When it comes to growth factors in cosmeceuticals, the idea behind that is that you take these growth factors that are naturally produced by the body and [promote] wound regeneration, growth of collagen, growth of blood vessels [and] wound healing; that if you can apply those to your skin, you can trick your skin into thinking [it's] young and healthy and [give it] time to regenerate.
In simpler terms, the purpose of growth factors is to act as a healing agent. The substance can help to boost collagen synthesis, prompt cells to produce components that improve skin firmness and elasticity, strengthen the skin barrier and repair and rejuvenate skin.
