Collagen is imperative in maintaining healthy, youthful skin. As we age, the collagen in our skin slowly breaks down and we begin to wrinkle. Other factors, such as smoking, sun exposure, and free radicals in the air can contribute to the breakdown of collagen.
A group of scientists presented a study at the 61st Annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting showing that men need twice the amount of Botox® than women do to achieve similar results. The researchers found that the reason why men need more Botox® is due the greater thickness and muscle tone of male skin.
The use of stem cells in anti-aging treatments is still in its infancy due to controversy over human stem cell research. However, apple stem cell technology is becoming quite prevalent recently across the cosmetic industry. These aren’t your regular Granny Smith apple stem cells, either. Researchers have begun cultivating from a very rare Swiss apple tree that was cultivated over 300 hundred years ago for the long storage life of the fruit. But does this innovative beauty trend have proven benefits, or is it just a glorified fad?
