RNA-based messages: turning back time by trusting your cells

Biocogent describes the results obtained from in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo testing of a novel approach of delivering of RNA-based messages to skin cells produces highly beneficial outcomes – critical fibre protein levels are bolstered with youthful facial features being restored

Cosmetic care has long-embraced phrases like 'combating ageing', 'slowing ageing', 'well-ageing' and even 'reversing ageing'. Anti-ageing efforts have become central to the scientific research projects sponsored throughout the industry as the so-called 'Hallmarks of Ageing' have been deciphered.

Has that goal of countering the process of ageing been achieved? Even if it was, how would that look? What would be the measurable outcomes of 'reversing ageing'? Wrinkles diminished to the point of disappearance, perhaps? Maybe restoration of an even skin tone with reduced incidence of hyperpigmentation?

To date, nearly all such efforts could be distilled down to a single approach: topical application of a substance that will affect repairs and/or prevent damage to the skin. Consider a new alternative paradigm: we put our faith and confidence in our skin cells to execute those directives better than we can — 'Trust Your Cells!'.

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