Description

First discovered in the 1980s, epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a polypeptide that is naturally found in body fluids such as urine, saliva, milk and plasma. Its role in our bodies is the regulation of skin cell repair. It binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on the cell surfaces and activates the intrinsic protein-tyrosine kinase activity of the receptor.

This, in turn, initiates a cell-signalling cascade that results in a flurry of activities within the cell – increased energy consumption, increased protein synthesis, increased DNA synthesis, and ultimately, increased cell proliferation. The result is cell renewal and wound repair.

Benefits

EGF also boosts the production of collagen and elastin, which are both critical to the skin’s healing process. Collagen is a group of proteins found in our connective tissues, which support all of our organs. Also found in the connective tissues, elastin is a protein that boasts the actual property of being elastic. Kind of like a rubber band, elastin helps our tissues snap back when they’re stretched or contracted.

In addition, EGF helps skin stem cells absorb nutrients, boosts cell metabolism and assists with the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and glycoproteins. Daily topical application of EGF-rich products, such as my EGF Repair Cream or EGF Repair Serum, will improve skin texture and appearance for unparalleled results.