Review (2/5): Can't win them all
Let me start by saying that I really like the New York Biology brand of skin care products. Much of what they produce is on the cutting edge of scientific research. I am a huge fan of transgenic pharming so do not think my opinion is based on that. And although this I feel is a good cream for Acne prone skin, the actual scar removal benefits may be lacking.
EGF ( Epidermal growth factor) Is a cytokine (chemicals our cells use to communicate with each other) There are many however EGF helps repair damage to the skin. (Yes this is a real thing and it works, but it needs to get to where is needs to be effective). I was debating on how complicated to make this review because It took me 3 hours and a call to a specialist to help me form my opinion of this product, but most people do not want or require extensive data.
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a 6.2 kDa polypeptide, It is not huge but is to large to absorbe properly. Your body makes and delivers EGF from the inside so this absorption factor is null. Assuming that any topically applied EGF reaches the dermis, it would be a minute fraction of that applied, and thus not likely to affect collagen production. Also, wrinkle reduction requires not just the making of new collagen, but also the breakdown and disposal of old collagen. That is the role of a different group of cytokines (growth factors), and their target cells, some of which are phagocytes (immune cells that gobble up debris and export it).
So no I do not believe despite the great innovative ingredients that this will be a miracle cure for my acne scars, but It will provide a great moisturizer for acne prone skin. There is a lot of science to back that up, but we don't have all day.
BTW, If you want to know more or you have new evidence to the contrary, I would love to chat about it. I will be testing this, but I fear it will not live up to my already high expectations created by their many other skin products.
I was lucky enough to be able to receive a small discount in exchange for an honest review of this product, but that in no way shape or form influenced my opinion. And believe me If my opinion of this product changes after months of use or whatever, I will Update the review and blast this product.
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