A new scientific concept being
highlighted by some sections of beauty industry is being debated by the
researchers who are engaged in the stem cell work. It is well known that environmental and
lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking and amount of sleep influence our
health as well as our appearance. A novel field of science – epigenetics –
explains this phenomenon
Some businesses are referring to
‘new studies’ to claim that some elements accelerate skin regeneration, improve
skin smoothness and firmness for a refined skin texture. Among other unverifiable claims are : -Eepidermal
regeneration for a smooth skin; -Cellular Cleaning process and -Delay in cell
aging.
All such claims are not
independently verifiable. Although the effects of epigenetics are obvious in
nature, the exact mechanisms through which genes are regulated are still being
unraveled in this relatively new field. Epigenetic modifications of our DNA
keep our genetic code intact but influence the way our genes are read and
interpreted, activating certain regions of the genome while silencing others.
This leads to a changed production profile of proteins, which then in turn
influences the state of the cell and, on a macroscopic level, the look and
behavior of the whole organism.
Scientists are still debating the
reliability of the new techniques of epigenetic science, especially for the
purpose of rejuvenating skin. Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, Prof of Neurology at
Stanford, explains that the “aging clock” is more of a metaphor for the changes
that occur in our cells and tissues with the passage of time. Aging seems to
involve a gradual deterioration of function as cells and tissues are exposed to
stresses either from outside the body, such as chemicals we ingest or
irradiation from the sun, or from inside the body, such as free radicals,
produced every moment when cells are making energy.
However, he confirms that “some
aspects of cellular aging … would be difficult to ‘reset” and adds that “understanding
the epigenetic features that make a cell young or old opens the door to the
possibility of being able to control the age of a cell by controlling the
processes that set up and maintain the epigenetic state. Would this translate
into changes in longevity of the organisms? We don’t know.”
A great deal of stem cell research
is on for years, but what could be of concern is that some businesses might
create a myth that a “new” substance or “technique” based on epigenetic science might rejuvenate
skin and restore full youthfulness to it. At Herbally Radiant we have been
testing several natural ingredients and essential oils that have amazing effect
in repairing and reducing appearance of wrinkles from aging skin. It has not
come across any finding which could confirm discovery of any magic ingredient
or stem cell research technique which could magically change the texture of the
skin.
Herbally Radiant has experimented
with combinations of USDA certified natural ingredients and essential oils to offer
to its customers the best in the anti-aging treatment. Its top of the range
RADIANT and REJUVENATING range anti-aging products are the result of repeated
tests that have shown amazing results. Therefore, till the stem cell research
has advanced into verifiable results, consumers might prefer using the safe and
reliable formulations for their skin rejuvenation regimen.
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