❶ Truth And Myths About Placental Cosmetics

It has long been noticed that the skin on the hands of midwives remains smooth and elastic for a very long time. It was concluded that the placenta contains biologically active substances that can maintain youth. As a result, several decades ago, attempts were made to create cosmetics based on placenta extract. Modern placental cosmetics approved for sale by health authorities are completely safe. However, due to the first not entirely successful experiments to create this cosmetics, a number of myths arose. Location: Location: Myth No. 1. Placenta-based cosmetics contain hormones

The first placental cosmetics fully met the expectations for an unsurpassed anti-aging effect. But at the same time, these funds also had unpleasant side effects due to the presence of hormones that enter cosmetics from the placenta. However, for the manufacture of modern cosmetics, the placenta undergoes a special purification from hormones. At the same time, the rest of the nutrients are preserved, which are contained in abundance in it.

Myth No. 2. Hormone-free placental cosmetics are useless.

Undoubtedly, hormones largely influenced the anti-aging properties of this cosmetics. Nevertheless, in addition to hormones, the placenta contains a significant amount of other useful substances: hyaluronic acid, which retains moisture in the skin; peptides required for the production of collagen and elastin, as well as proteins, vitamins, trace elements, etc. Such a complex of biologically active substances makes placenta-based cosmetics unique.

Myth number 3. For the manufacture of placental cosmetics used abortive material

If cosmetics are made on the basis of a human placenta, then raw materials obtained only after a healthy childbirth are used for its production. In addition, the placenta undergoes a series of rigorous tests to ensure that it is absolutely safe. Cosmetics based on animal placenta are also strictly controlled.

Myth No. 4. In developed countries, the production and sale of cosmetics containing placenta extract is prohibited

In fact, placental cosmetics are legal in both the US and Japan. This cosmetics is also produced in European countries. However, European manufacturers, in accordance with current legislation, can only use animal placenta as raw materials. In Russia, the manufacture and sale of placental cosmetics is also permitted.