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54 DAYSPA | JUNE 2014 Cell-ing Points between human and plant stem cells, but that they truly understand how plant stem cells work when it comes to treating aging skin," says Ilike's Hickman. "In addition, it's important to promote the fact that plant stem cells are safe and contain no environmental contaminants, that every batch is standardized through a controlled biochemistry process and that the process of harvesting plant stem cells is sustainable for the environment." Stemulation's Nicoll agrees that education is key. "We are very focused on training," she says. "There has been so much misinformation presented, and it's important as skincare professionals to understand the differences and be prepared to teach clients." "Spa owners and estheticians should always know exactly what ingredients are in their products," reminds Dermatude's McElroy. "This helps set appropriate ex- pectations, and eliminates any issues regarding contra- indications." Sonia Boghosian, president of Bio Jouvance, believes that the best way to promote stem cell products is to point out to clients that there are additional benefi ts from using these formulations. "These advance ingre- dients are free of preservatives, additives and coloring," she says. "Since they are all-natural ingredients, there are really no risks. For younger clients, they work as a preventive treatment; for older clients, they work as a corrective treatment." "Stem cell products are part of an age manage- ment system that protects clients' cells daily from sun damage, photo aging and environmental stress," adds Heathman. "They have to be high-powered stem cells to show results, so it's important to trust your manufac- turer and know exactly what these products do." Skincare professionals are well advised to educate themselves on the various types of stem cell extracts contained in their products, and then highlight key benefi ts for clients. "The Uttwiler Spätlauber apple is used for UV protection, DNA repair and stem cell pro- liferation," explains Vitelle's Vranicic. "Gotu kola cells improve skin tone and elasticity, and gardenia stem cells stimulate new collagen synthesis and decrease the synthesis in accelerated aged fi broblasts." HydroPeptide's Zangl reports that lilac stem cells have been shown to "promote a clearer complexion, while edelweiss stem cells reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve elasticity and smoothness by limiting the degradation of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin." Adds Pevonia's medical director of global education, Dr. Christian Jurist, "Argan and comfrey are among some of the newer and highly effective plant-based sources. And it's ideal if a stem cell product includes other antiaging ingredients, such as vitamin C, for a complete solution." Plant stem cells are a natural extension of a plant, and that fact is what allows them to work the wonders that they do. "It really comes down to this," sums up Éminence's Koronczay: "It's one blank cell that's com- patible with everything else—because everything else started out as this one blank cell." Amy E. Hamaker is a freelance writer based in Canyon Country, California. "It's important to promote the fact that plant stem cells are safe and contain no environmental contaminants." Product Sources The following companies offer skincare products containing stem cells: Bio Jouvance, biojouvance.com DermaQuest, dermaquestinc.com Dermatude, dermatude.com DERMAWARE, dermaware.com Éminence, eminenceorganics.com GlyMed Plus, glymedplus.com G.M. Collin, gmcollin.com HydroPeptide, hydropeptide.com Ilike Organic Skin Care, szepelet.com Lifeline, lifelineskincare.com Naturopathica, naturopathica.com Pevonia, pevonia.com Rhonda Allison, rhondaallison.com Rose Skin Care, roseskincareproducts.com Stemulation, stemulation.com Vitelle Dermatology Laboratories, vitellelab.net ARGAN NUTS ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM C e l l - i n g P o i n t s . i n d d 5 4 Cell-ing Points.indd 54 5 / 6 / 1 4 1 : 2 4 P M 5/6/14 1:24 PM