One of the latest innovations in the skincare industry is the use of stem cell products to rejuvenate and heal the skin. Unlike human stem cell treatments that use controversial extractions, science has made it possible to extract naturally occurring botanical stem cells from a rare type of apple called the Uttwiler Spätlauber. This Swiss apple was too bitter to be eaten, but and was not a fruit associated with healing powers until recent years. In the case of age prevention and skin longevity, this fruit holds the key to a very powerful formula.

What exactly are skin stem cells however, and how do stem cell products work?

Understanding Skin Stem Cell Products

Within each of the skin’s three layers, cells are found that contribute the overall look and appearance of your skin. Within the epidermis layer, there is another layer called the basal layer – this is where epidermal skin cells are found. These cells regenerate each layer of the epidermis, lying dormant until activated by tissue damage, environmental damage, natural aging or disease. As stem cells naturally break down over years, a product was needed to reverse this damage.

Many different stem cell products have been tried over the years, but none were able to deliver lasting results. Researchers at Mibelle Biochemistry then made a startling discovery – the rare old Uttwiler Spätlauber apples that no-one wanted to eat had a number of qualities that made them very valuable in skin cell rejuvenation.

Studies showed that apple stem cells have a number of epigenetic factors and metabolites that enhance the longevity of human skin cells. Using apple extract stem cells allowed human stem cells to be revived, boosting proteins, carbohydrates and lipids that repair fine lines, and restore the skin’s natural firmness and elasticity.

Another ground-breaking result showed that botanical stem cells also increased antioxidants that protect human skin stem cells against sun damage and other environmental stress, while balancing free radicals and reversing the aging effects.

Through products such as MIREICA skin supplements that are rich in natural apple extract and other key ingredients, your skin will heal itself from within, delaying the aging process and ensuring healthy skin through botanically extracted stem cell products.

Mireica nutri-peau uses a sophisticated but comprehensive and natural formulation of ingredients to stimulate the self renewing capacity of skin stem cells. The scientific and medical world has proven through research that these ingredients help to strengthen these cells against DNA damage, UV and oxidative stress. The Acerola fruit and its benefits is one of the keys in the Mireica formulation to promote quality and healthy skin as well as overall general health benefits.

Malpighia Punicifolia (scientific name) or more commonly known as the Barbados Cherry.

Acerola is the highest natural source of Vitamin C. It is a deep-red, cherry/berry sized fruit that originated primarily in and around the West Indies. It is now found abundantly in Brazil.

It has vitamin C content up to 65 times more than an orange. In addition to vitamin C, it is also rich in pro-vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B3 and minerals such as iron, phosphorous and calcium. The fruit can be used in desserts and preserves. A single fruit contains the minimum daily recommended vitamin C requirements. As a fruit it resembles the common cherry, with a very tasty sweet flavor having a slight bite of acid.
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Like vitamin E, it is also an antioxidant and is used in biological or biochemical applications to reduce oxidative stress or damage.

Acerola Benefits

Research has proved the Acerola’s role in SKIN nutrition with overall health benefits but most importantly in the following areas support:

• ANTIOXIDANT - Acerola's use is mostly associated with its high content of vitamin C and the synergistic bioflavonoids- rutin and hesperidin, providing one of nature's most potent antioxidants and anti-aging defences.
• IMMUNE SUPPORT - Acerola is an ideal food based source of nutrients necessary for immune support. Acerola is a rich source of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, and other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients providing ideal synergy for immune cell function.
• NUTRITIVE - Acerola provides twice as much magnesium, pantothenic acid, and potassium compared to oranges. Other vitamins present include vitamin A (4,300 to 12,500 IU/100 g, compared to approximately 11,000 IU for raw carrots), thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin in concentrations comparable to those in other fruits. One hundred and fifty other constituents have been identified in acerola; the major ones being furfural, hexadecanoic acid, and limonene. Acerola cherries are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants and are also rich in protein and mineral salts principally, iron, calcium and phosphorus.
• SKIN TONIC - Recent research in cosmetology indicates that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger for skin health as well, and Acerola extracts are now appearing in skin care products, like Mireica, that fight cellular aging. In addition to its vitamin content, Acerola contains mineral salts that have shown to aid in the re-mineralisation of tired and stressed skin, while the mucilage and proteins have skin hydrating properties and promote capillary conditioning.

References:
http://www.acerolajuice.com
http://www.organicfoodee.com/vms/acerola/
http://www.holistikhealth.com/