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Uncovering the secrets of BIOEFFECT Barley EGF.

What is BIOEFFECT EGF, what does it do for skin, and what are its benefits in skincare? What separates our EGF from other EGF? Here’s everything you need to know – and then some more!

What is EGF, and what is its role in skin?

EGF, or Epidermal Growth Factor, is a certain type of a signaling protein naturally occurring in skin. It plays a vital role in skin health, vitality, and appearance. It affects our natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, contributing to skin firmness, density, and moisture levels.

From birth until adulthood, our bodies naturally produce the skin-replenishing signaling proteins. However, the natural production of growth factors starts to decrease when we reach maturity, and already in our twenties the decline is rapidly accelerating. During menopause the depletion has become significant. As a result, cell turnover and repair slow, eventually affecting our appearance – skin starts to sag and fine lines and wrinkles start to appear. To try to combat these visible signs of skin aging, our scientists developed a method to bioengineer a plant-based EGF and use as a skincare ingredient.

What is BIOEFFECT Barley EGF?

The majority of manufactured EGF available in the world is produced via bacteria (often E. Coli), yeast, or human/animal cells. In that process, a certain biproduct, endotoxin, is synthesised. Endotoxins can have harmful effects on the human body and cause irritative skin reactions as well as inhibit the skins natural healing process.

At BIOEFFECT, we have used cutting-edge biotechnology to bioengineer a plant-based EGF. The purely plant-based origin is what makes our EGF unlike most other growth factors out there.

BIOEFFECT scientists developed a method to produce an EGF in barley plants for an unparalleled level of purity, stability, sustainability, and efficacy. As BIOEFFECT EGF is produced in a plant it is therefore free of harmful biproducts and remains pure, clean, and effective – making it the perfect choice for clean and healthy skincare.

How is BIOEFFECT EGF used in skincare, and how does it work?

In BIOEFFECT skincare products, EGF is used as an active to boost hydration, aid in moisture retention, and rejuvenate the skin to keep it looking smooth and healthy. Results of our efficacy studies have shown that topically applied BIOEFFECT EGF skincare products can help reduce appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin texture, and boost hydration levels.

BIOEFFECT EGF can also help regulate moisture levels within skin by boosting production of hyaluronic acid, enhancing moisture retention, and helping prevent dehydration for a healthier looking complexion.

Proven results of a BIOEFFECT EGF skincare regimen.

Plant-based EGF, produced in barley, is our signature ingredient featured in our skincare range. We pride ourselves on the proven effect of our EGF skincare regimen. Results of countless in-house efficacy studies clearly show that topical application of BIOEFFECT EGF has 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. The age-defying ingredient has even been shown to help support skin’s natural collagen production to keep it looking smooth, healthy, dense, and youthful.

About the production of BIOEFFECT EGF in barley.

Why barley?

The main reason we have chosen barley to host our plant-based EGF are its stability, self-pollinating abilities, and the fact it has to be cultivated to grow. The barley plant is a closed biological and ecological system, ensuring we can create a non-contaminated EGF, making the barley plant a stable choice.

Grown in ecologically engineered greenhouse in Iceland.
Our signature barley plants, in which we bioengineer our growth factors, are grown in a high-tech, eco-friendly greenhouse in Iceland. The ecologically engineered greenhouse is located in a black lava field in the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark. It features a hydroponic system with no soil. There, the barley plants are grown in inert volcanic pumice, minimising the risk of possible contamination, and watered with pure Icelandic water enriched with nutrients.

In Iceland, most of the electricity is provided by local, renewable energy sources, primarily hydropower and geothermal power. This allows us to use sustainable and so-called green electricity throughout our production. Our very own greenhouse in Iceland is, of course, powered by Iceland’s geothermal and renewable energy.

A rich source of proteins, vitamins, and actives.
We strive for optimisation and sustainability. This is why we have set out to fully utilise our barley plants; optimising our protein purification to harvest as must protein as possible as well as extracting unique proteins, vitamins, and other actives from the barley plant itself.

Watered with pure, Icelandic water.
BIOEFFECT is an Icelandic brand. We believe in harnessing the natural resources Iceland has to offer as much as we responsibly can, which is why we utilise pure Icelandic water in our production. Water is one of Iceland's purest and most abundant natural resources. Over time, Icelandic water is geologically filtered through layers of inert volcanic lava. This natural purification process delivers clean water; unpolluted, unspoiled, and in no need for any chemical purification. Icelandic water is soft, meaning it has a low concentration of hard minerals such as calcium and magnesium – making it less likely to dry or irritate skin. This is the water we use to water the barley plants at the hydroponic greenhouse, and as an ingredient in our products to ensure the purest formulation.

Which other skincare ingredients work well with BIOEFFECT Barley EGF?

We aim to use as few ingredients as possible and only those our skin can truly understand, as evident in our product range which contains as few as 7 to 23 ingredients per product.

We have a very good understanding and knowledge of what ingredients complement and work well together while also working in synergy with the EGF and other growth factors in our products. When choosing ingredients our main priority is that the growth factors remain potent and active throughout the lifetime of each product. We refrain from using ingredients that have been shown to change the structure of the growth factors, decrease their efficacy, or become problematic when in contact with them (some oils, alcohols, etc.).

Click here to read on about some of our favourites, working in perfect synergy with our signature EGF!

Conclusion: The benefits of BIOEFFECT EGF skincare.

Want to add a highly effective and age-defying product into your routine? Look no further than BIOEFFECT EGF! With regular use of our EGF product range, you'll be able to enjoy all the amazing benefits that come from having healthy looking – and healthy feeling – skin.

Our amazing EGF Serum Value Set features a selection of our bestselling EGF products. Ideal for those wanting to try a variety of EGF skincare, or fans looking to restock on some of their favorites. Whatever the case, EGF Serum Value Set is a fan favorite sure to suit every skincare enthusiast out there, looking for real and profound results!

Top tip to enhance results of BIOEFFECT EGF skincare.

Our EGF can do its best work in a moisture-rich environment, meaning it is most effective when skin is hydrated. Moisture supercharges the EGF so it better absorbs into skin, improving its efficacy. This is why we always recommend pairing your EGF skincare products with either the EGF Essence – featured in our EGF Serum Value Set – or Imprinting Hydrogel Mask, maximising the benefits and results.

EGF product range.

EGF Serum

Green and white striped, square-shaped package with a clear bottle of BIOEFFECT Anti-Aging Skincare EGF Serum 15mL to the right of the package.

EGF Power Serum

Bioeffect EGF Power Serum skin care in a bottle behind signature packaging

EGF Essence

EGF Essence

EGF Eye Serum

EGF Eye Serum

EGF Power Cream

EGF Eye Serum

EGF Eye Serum

EGF Day Serum

Bioeffect EGF Day Serum skin care in a bottle behind signature packaging

EGF Body Serum

EGF Body Serum

30 Day Treatment

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