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Active Ingredients

Oligopeptide-1

Often labeled as: EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)

The Nobel-prize winning cell renewer.

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Overall Safety Safe
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๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A plant-derived or bio-fermented growth factor that signals the skin to speed up cell production. It is highly effective at repairing scars and thickening the epidermis.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Heals acne scars, smooths wrinkles, and drastically speeds up recovery.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Do not use alongside high-percentage Vitamin C or AHA, as the acidity can denature the protein.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes abnormal skin growths.

The Science

EGF only stimulates the natural, healthy division of cells that slows down during aging.