Growth factors send signals to skin cells to repair and rejuvenate
If we imagine a baby’s skin, it is thick and plump, because it is full of growth factors. When we are born our skin is soft, smooth, plump, and healthy because we have copious amounts of growth factors in our skin. Growth factors are vital for maintaining healthy skin functions like the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that help keep skin thick, dense, smooth, and firm. As we age, the production and effectiveness of skin growth factors decline. Once we reach our twenties the natural production of growth factors has already started to decrease and during menopause, the depletion has become significant. This decrease results in slower cell turnover and repair, eventually affecting our skin's appearance – skin starts to sag, and fine lines and wrinkles appear.
The most important skin growth factor is EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), BIOEFFECT’s signature ingredient—a biocompatible replica of the human growth factor. It is carefully formulated in BIOEFFECT’s skincare to stimulate skin renewal, boost collagen production, and help slow the skin’s aging process.
At BIOEFFECT, we incorporate three growth factors in our skincare line, all produced in barley using plant-biotechnology with EGF being the key signature ingredient.
- EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) – Stimulates cell renewal, boosts collagen and elastin production, and improves hydration for smoother, firmer skin.
- KGF (Keratinocyte Growth Factor) – Supports skin barrier regeneration and enhances overall skin resilience.
- IL-1a (Interleukin-1 alpha) – Helps maintain skin health and barrier function.
EGF Serum is our first and best-selling product. EGF Power Serum is developed for more mature and dry skin and has two growth factors in its formulation, EGF and KGF. 30-Day Treatment is the first and only product containing all three growth factors EGF, KGF and IL-1a.
Countless scientific studies, both in-house and third-party, have shown the benefits of BIOEFFECT products. We have conducted over 50 scientific efficacy studies, lasting from 1 month up to 3 years. Over 2,000 people have participated in these studies, whose results show that topical application of BIOEFFECT skincare can have a powerful and positive effect on the skin’s appearance – boosting hydration, improving visible skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It has also been shown to help support skin’s natural collagen production to keep skin looking smooth, healthy, and dense.