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[Aphrodite]

See here

http://www.lef.org/m...ged-Skin_01.htm

[Mind]

Is it worth buying? If it is cheaper than other similar skin creams, maybe.

First off, I respect LEF and all they do for the Immortality Institute, Cryonics, and Life Extension in general. They have also helped the F@H prize. They deserve thanks from everyone in the community.

The article is a nice beginner course in stem cells and skin aging, however, it did set off my snake-oil warning bells (I think they are still ringing).

Today, apples are cultivated primarily to enhance their appearance and flavor. But before the rise of refrigeration, an apple’s ability to stay fresh for a long time was its most sought-after characteristic.

For this reason, a special variety of apple was cultivated in the middle of the 18th century that could be stored for a greatly extended period of time. In essence, it was the genetically modified, longer-living stem cells of this tannin-rich variety of apple, called the Uttwiler Spätlauber apple, which were responsible for its unique storage longevity.

In a certain isolated area of rural Switzerland, a few of these hardy apple trees still survive today. Scientists obtained an explant from the leaf of one of these trees to produce a special anti-aging stem cell extract.

Whenever I hear of a new product from some exotic plant from a far away place (ok, for our European members, Switzerland in not "far away"), with some special healing power, and an astronomical cost, my skepticism early warning system goes into high gear (darn bells are still ringing). There just isn't enough in the article to know what if any benefit the exotic apple extract (and don't forget the special extract of Chondrus crispus) can provide the skin over and above other creams. A question I would like to ask is if any extracts from other apple/fruit trees were tested? Perhaps the stem cell signaling factors can be found in most any plant.

Also, this still doesn't address the issue of glucosepane. Glucosepane is a major factor in skin aging. (A dermatologist discusses sugar and skin aging, asks Aubrey about it)

If you hear of a skin cream that contains an enzyme that breaks glucosepane, then we are talking.

[Eva Victoria]

See here

http://www.lef.org/m...ged-Skin_01.htm

I also use this extract Malus Domestica in my products with very good results.
Even though I use 10 times more of the recommended amount (which is 0,1%).
I have seen the scientific studies and it does have very promising advantages compared to other anti-aging ingredients.

So the question remains what concentration does LEF use?

[JLL]

Eva,

Do you also sell your products?

[Eva Victoria]

Eva,

Do you also sell your products?

They are going to be launched in the spring 2009. They'll be available at the offices of dermatologists in Oslo and later Norway.
To distribute them on Internet will solely be dependent on the distributor and in that case only the products that are classified as OTC or pharmaceuticals / cosmeceuticals (no Rx only).