Experts: the cream may not contain live stem cells

Multimedia talk-show "Cell technologies in cosmetic industry: are there benefits?" was held on Thursday, November 17 in MIA "Russia today". Leading experts in this field debunked the myth about the existence of special creams with the contents of living cells. "Currently appeared on the market of cellular cosmetic products allegedly contain stem cells and DNA," said associate Professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, cosmetology and cellular technologies of the Russian national research medical University them. N. And. Pirogov, head of the research center of cellular technologies of the Institute of plastic surgery and cosmetology Andrey Ustyugov. However, he stressed that actually the manufacturers use a "play on words": cellular technologies can be used in the preparation of cream, but this does not mean that the cream will actually contain stem cells.

According to him, the biological properties of the skin carries a protective (barrier) functions, and this means that a certain matrix, which is capable when applied to the skin surface to penetrate, causing danger for the body. In addition, as noted by the medical examiner, no cream is not able to maintain the viability of stem cells. "Biological properties of cells are such that even in laboratory conditions we can preserve their viability for reconstructive surgery (in particular to restore the skin of the person) in just 10-14 days," he explained.

The candidate of medical Sciences, head of scientific production laboratory WDS Svetlana Matel agreed with his colleague, noting that consumers are misled: people are starting to think what is inside the package live cells, which will help us become younger. "In fact, the living cell, once inside a particular drug, dies quickly", she explained.

However, as the expert added, the creams can be used substrates, obtained with the help of certain cellular technologies. By far the most common and allowed in Russia and Europe are the technology of the use of cells of plant origin (cells of animal origin is prohibited).

"To find a suitable cream can only beautician", – said Svetlana Matel. Manufacturers usually give some guidance to consumers ("for dry skin" "for oily skin", etc.), but this, according to experts, is not enough. "A cream not a pill for rejuvenation of 10 years. Good skin is the heavy and long-term work, based on a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and proper skin care," she said. The expert urged not to trust false advertising, promising instant rejuvenation. "Don't need to be led, not worth spending money on it – a miracle will happen," she added.