HAYWARD, Calif.—DermaQuest launched Glycolic Acid Resurfacer with Stem Cells plant stem cells derived from lilac leafs, as well as a formulation of advanced anti-aging and skin-soothing ingredients. While human stem cells are slow to regenerate (as epidermal stem cells age and die, signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, occur) and not currently used in cosmeceutical products, plant stem cells are readily available and can help replenish the skin, fight common signs of aging and continuously regenerate. Plant stem cells have been shown stimulate human stem cell growth and preserve existing cells, and they have also been shown to improve skin tone an texture and reverse the signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
The Glycolic Acid Resurfacer with Stem Cells is available in 30 percent, 40 percent and 70 percent formulas. According to the company, it increase cellular turnover, provides antioxidant support, assists with the release of comedones, and stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and glycosoaminoglycans. In addition to plant stem cells, the new products feature anti-inflammatory and soothing plant extracts such as meadowsweet and bilberry, exfoliating sugar maple and sugar cane, as well as collagen-boosting gotu kola, and the amino acids tyrosine, arginine and lysine.