There has been a lot of talk about stem cell technology.
Unfortunately most of the discussion has been around the moral subject of using embryotic tissue for research.
Embryotic cells are exciting because it is believed that they contain the complete set of genetic instructions.
Thus maybe one day they could be used to regrow limbs or organs.
Aging is caused by cells replicating and dying over time.
Each time this process occurs the cells lose more of the genetic code necessary for creating new cells.
There has been significant research performed on adult stem cells.
The result of this research has led to a new kind of skin care.
Companies are now creating stem cell skin care creams and serums.
The idea is that by growing adult stem cells in a lab there is a by-product of this growth that can be harvested and packaged into a delivery cream or serum for use on the face.
Ideally the ingredients of these products would encourage your existing cells to continue to replicate at a normal rate thus delaying the aging process for those cells.
The products do not contain any human tissue or genetic material.
The products contain a special blend of peptides which come from amino acids and enzymes which speed up chemical reactions.
These special formulas are designed to encourage new skin growth from your own skin's existing stem cells.
My wife and I have been using a new product called Luminesce by Jeunesse.
So far the results have been good.
I turn 42 this year and my wife will be 48 both of us are showing signs of aging.
We are combining good skin care and a good diet and exercise program that includes cycling and swimming in order to keep our aging in check.