DefenAge Skincare scores patent for technology that awakens dormant preserves of “fresh cells”
28 Nov 2022 --- DefenAge Skincare has unveiled its Defensin Master Anti-Aging Patent issued by the US Patent Office. Seven years in the making, the patent recognizes DefenAge’s cell-stimulating compositions and methods designed to create fresh, new skin.
Patent #11,491,096 joins the international range of DefenAge’s patents for the use of Defensin molecules to reverse signs of skin aging – which the company says include a “visible” decrease in fine and coarse wrinkles, pore size and pigmentation.
“Defensins are unique natural molecules that trigger a regenerative response in the skin, similar to the one our body generates during wound healing. Every time a scratch or wound on the skin heals, the skin in the healed (closed) wound area is always younger than the skin around it,” explains dermatologist Dr. Natalie Curcio.
“This is because our body activates ‘preserved’ young cells to heal wounds. In other words, the body creates new, young skin to repair wounds. Defensins activate the same mechanism in our body, meaning that every time defensins are applied to the skin, they activate the body to produce new and young skin without a wound.”
Activating dormant preserves of cells
The patent verifies that Defensin technology is effective in fighting “almost any signs of skin aging” and is a solution as an aging prevention treatment in both men and women, states the DefenAge.
At the heart of the patented technology is the ability of Defensin molecules to trigger a “powerful regenerative response” that activates dormant skin cells.At the heart of the patented technology is the ability of Defensin molecules to trigger a “powerful regenerative response” in the body through activating dormant, “preserved” young skin master cells to generate new, young skin.
“Defensins activate dormant preserves of ‘fresh’ cells in the body, LGR6-positive skin master cells,” details the company.
“After activating, LGR6-positive cells physically migrate into the basal layer of the skin and create a new epidermis, and eventually, new, younger-acting skin, delivering all the advantages of retinoids without irritation, inflammation or sun-sensitivity.”
DefenAge Skincare has also formulated with Defensin molecules in its 10 Luxe Hand & Body Cream, which is designed to deliver the skin elasticity-enhancing molecules from the neck down in a “multi-functional manner.”
Clinical backing for cellular skin-tech
DefenAge Skincare cites studies that have revealed any part of the skin is able to respond to Defensins, with improvement in a variety of skin qualities addressing almost all aspects of visible skin aging, including the face, skin around the eyes and body.
“Even the scalp and skin under the hair improves and normalizes hair growth metrics,” states the company.
“DefenAge’s products and their Defensins were tested in 19 clinical studies, including the ones published in peer-review magazines, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology and Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology,” highlights celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Suneel Chilukuri.
The brand references a 2022 consumer survey, which appraised more than 850 responses from verified buyers. The findings indicated that 94% of respondents said that they were satisfied with results they see with DefenAge, 97% said that they will purchase DefenAge again and 91% detailed that DefenAge “plays a key role” in their skincare routine.
Formulating the youth code
The beauty industry continues to innovate around the target area of anti-aging, which remains a predominant driver behind skincare purchases.
Last week, Clariant’s novel encapsulated retinol VitiSpheres R8 protects the anti-aging potency of retinol, the vitamin A derivative, a key nutrient in boosting cell turnover allowing for safe infusion of higher concentrations in creams and serums.
Also this month, Amorepacific’s research and innovation center found that threonine – an essential amino acid that can improve longevity and healthy life expectancy – can be leveraged through dietary restriction. The company is now applying this discovery to its Vital Beauty’s range of products, as a solution to slow down aging.
Natural botanicals are continuously investigated for their functionalities in healthy skin, such as in Sephora’s Cha Ling ancient tea tree extracts formulated into a French-Chinese anti-aging fusion. Other notable examples of new botanical launches include fermented sake yeast for anti-inflammaging benefits, as well as bioactive films containing lemongrass that have been tailored for dermo-cosmetic skincare.
By Benjamin Ferrer
