Skincare · 4 min read ·
Growth factors in skincare: hype or helpful?
Originally developed for wound healing, growth factors now feature in serums and clinic treatments.
Quick answer: Growth factors signal skin cells to repair, supporting collagen and recovery. They are most effective in professional formulations and treatments such as AQ GFIT.
What they are
Proteins that tell cells to repair and renew.
At home
Serums such as AQ GF Active support repair daily.
In clinic
AQ GFIT delivers concentrated growth factors through micro-channels.
After treatments
They support recovery after lasers and peels.
Common questions
Are growth factors safe?
Professional formulations are well tolerated by most people.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
