STEM CELLS. The application of stem cells to regenerate damaged organs was a major advance in medicine in recent decades. “Cosmesis takes this concept to use in the renewal of epithelial tissue in order to delay aging,” says Paula licensed pharmacy Schaievitch, Argentina Association of Cosmetic Chemists of Argentina (AAQC).

In order to protect the stem cells, essential for the proper functioning of the skin, the company has developed an active Seppic called Survi Code, a complex of proteins and enzymes that prolong cell longevity. This has already been applied by, among other international brands in the new Lancôme AbsoluePrecious Cells and its products 3Lab luxury M Cream, Super H Serum and Perfect C Serum.

Glycation and Oxidation. Glycation and oxidative stress are, together with the decrease of hormones, the endogenous factors of skin aging. The glycation level of the fabric acts to denature proteins by binding to a sugar molecule, and oxidation leads to a continual drain of skin cells due to oxygen free radicals. Over time, accumulation of glycated and oxidized cells results in less elastic skin and aging. To fight it, La Roche-Posay launched Derm AOX, the double-action anti-wrinkle treatment: Carnosine, anti-glycation and Pycnogenol ®, anti-oxidation to preserve the biological function of the skin.