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We cannot stop the aging process but we can slow it down if we apply NATURAL products which are completely compatible with the skin. Unfortunately, most cosmetic producers interpret the word natural to mean including extract of plants. Open any magazine aimed at fashion, beauty or health and you will be bombarded by the latest revolution in a glossy advert telling you about a brand new patented (and trade marked) ingredient which has been tested by a small group of women with amazing results. The special ingredient will have a credible sounding new name and works brilliantly with the other natural products in the cream to glide onto the skin and smell wonderful.

But why do cosmetic companies constantly bring out new products? Is it because they are still searching for something that actually works?

Placenta based creams are completely natural as they contain placenta cell extract which is biologically identical to our own cells. Compare this to plant extract like aloe vera which is produced naturally ie. it is not a chemical, but these plant extracts are NOT natural to our skin. Most people unfamiliar with placenta based creams immediately categorise them as "unethical" due to their association with stem cell and embryo research. The only similarity is in the way they work by treating unhealthy, "sick" cells with healthy cells from human or animal tissue. The field of stem cell research is giving hope to millions suffering from degenerative brain conditions whether you agree with the ethics or not. Using placenta in anti aging products, on the other hand, is completely ethical as it is a by-product of the most natural process in the world, that of reproduction.

So why do placenta based creams work? They work as the young, healthy cells in the placenta extract act on older, unhealthy cells in our bodies to restore, regenerate and even renew those dying cells, thereby slowing down the aging process. These creams also have a beneficial effect on treating certain skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, effectively healing the skin from the inside out.

There are few companies in the world producing anti aging creams containing placenta extract, perhaps because of its negative image. The world of cosmeceuticals, however, is set to take the cosmetics industry by storm.

You can find further information on Cosmeceuticals and placenta based anti-aging products at http://www.facial-acupuncture-secrets.com, a website devoted to looking good and feeling great through use of facial rejuvenation acupuncture, adopting a healthy lifestyle and using complementary, natural products to combat the aging process. Author: Helen Smeaton