Plant stem cells are a sustainable way to slow the signs of ageing while keeping in line with ethical codes. Why bother breaching your moral values when a plant-derived substitute can perform the regenerative role equally potent with antioxidant properties? Try the following six beauty products that utilise plant stem cells for age-defying results:
Ren Clean Skincare: V-Cense Youth Vitality Day Cream
This calming day cream is enriched with orange stem cell extract and Vitamin A-rich rose hip seed oil to boost collagen production. Formulated with frankincense oil to relax the senses, this is perfect for your nighttime regime too.
Available on NET-A-PORTER
Indie Lee: Stem Cell Serum
A group of flowering plants in the daisy family, Echinacea aka. the purple cornflower, is a natural remedy to fight colds. This active conditioning serum leverages Echinacea stem cells to address skin firmness and improve texture and tone.
Available on sephora.hk
Juice Beauty: Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
A noted bestseller from the brand, this ultra-light gel serum from Juice Beauty marries a blend of fruit stem cells with a Vitamin C-rich grapeseed formula to boost skin elasticity. This product is suited for acne-prone skin as it helps tighten pores, minimising skin breakouts.
Available on juicebeauty.com
Lancer Skincare: Lift Serum Intense with Stem Cell Complex
This luxurious serum is engineered with plant stem cells and 24k gold to reveal a silky-smooth and firm complexion. It’s also formulated with sea fennel and grape stem cells to address UV radiation from everyday life by maintaining epidermal stem cells’ vitality.
Available on dermstore.com
Peter Thomas Roth: Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask
Maintain your skin in its radiant and pristine state with this state-of-the-art mask that integrates biotechnology to isolate and replicate the perfect rose stem cells for maximum anti-ageing benefits. Five rose stem cells are blended with four rose extracts into a cooling agent for optimum results.
Available on peterthomasroth.com
Kypris Beauty: Cerulean Soothing Hydration Recovery Mask
A worthy addition to NET-A-PORTER’s ‘Net Sustain’ range, this intensive yet lightweight treatment mask packs an organic blend of 36 botanical and green biotechnological actives. Different plant stem cells carry different functions. In this product, sea fennel stem cells help promote skin luminosity while cherry blossom stem cells protect collagen breakdown due to UV damage.
Available on NET-A-PORTER
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