The smiling, classy faces, the slim bodies, the poreless, glossy, smooth and clean skin, perfect in every way and of course wrinkle free, beam at us every day. They appear […]
Truth matters. Cytokines Line by NaturaBisse contains none.
Cytokines are the molecules that cells use to communicate with one another. They have a number of critical functions in maintaining health, and undoing damage, in skin and throughout the […]
A brief history of cosmetics 2: Dark Ages to mid-20th century
We continue our multi-part series on the history of cosmetics with this view of the dark ages through the mid-20th century. “A woman without paint is like food without salt.” […]
Of stem cells, cytokines, tunneling nanotubules, mitochondria, and skin.
As many of you know, Dr. George and myself work with human mesenchymal stem cells, exploring their tremendous potential as microscopic factories of healing and restoration. MSC’s have been compared […]
A brief history of skin care & cosmetics. Part 1: Ancient times
Skin Care & Cosmetics: Then, Now, and in the Future. This BFT series will start at the beginning and explore the ancient world first. Subsequent postings with discuss more current times […]
Tanning beds & death beds. Tell me the difference again …
BFT readers are well aware of the relationship between sun exposure and skin damage. UVA and UVB exposure from the sun accounts for 80% or more of skin aging and […]
News: deep face wrinkles may start abruptly ~ age 33
Doctors often hear “I went sleep one night, and woke up the next morning with wrinkles.” While overnight may be exaggerating a tad, it turns out that facial wrinkling may […]
Stem Cell Therapy by Biologic Solutions has nothing to do with stem cells
That’s right. NOTHING. Zip, zero, nada. No relationship to stem cells whatsoever. But wait, you say, it says “Stem Cell” right there on the label. Hmmm. Yes it does. This […]
Skin stem cell rhythms, Nobel prize winning lies, & swindles
NEWS AND VIEWS JANUARY 6, 2012 According to a recent study, epidermal stem cells do not operate continuously to renew skin cells , but instead cycle between dormancy and activation. […]
Renovage induces heat shock proteins, not telomerase. This is not DNA repair. This is bogus.
This is the first of a series of posts dealing with so-called “DNA serum”. One of our favorite product review (selling) sites is currently recommending a product (Osmotics Renovage Cellular […]
Stem Cells and Skin Part 3: It's the Cytokines
As human stem cells and their role in skin physiology, wound repair, aging, and rejuvenation is the subject of our own work, we have a lot to say on the […]
Skin & Human Stem Cells : An Introduction
We have a lot of knowledge to share with you about stem cells and their value in skin care. We thought we would start with a current review of ongoing […]
Botanical Stem Cells in Skin Care
First it was stem cells from rare apples touted as a revolution in anti-aging skin care. Then every other plant (seller) decided to get into the game. So is it […]
Stem Cells and Skin Care Series Premiere
Barefacedtruth launches its premiere series on stem cells in skin care. We plan to cover a wide range of “ingredients” that claim stem cell science. Some based in reality, others […]
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