*Clinical studies and publications include the full portfolio of growth factor products, including SkinMedica® and Regenica. From 2010 to 2022 for select SkinMedica growth factor products only.
What Are Growth Factors?
They're proteins your body naturally produces that:
- Maintain firmness and elasticity in the skin
- Support healthy skin tone and texture
- Play an important role in skin repair and recovery
- Decrease as you age
A Legacy of Results
- In 2001, we launched the first-ever topical growth factor product: TNS Recovery Complex®
- We've continued to evolve by introducing our most innovative growth factor product yet: TNS® Advanced+ Serum
In a clinical study, TNS Advanced+ Serum patients:
Felt they looked up to 6 years younger after 12 weeks*
Saw visible improvement in coarse wrinkles and fine lines in as little as 2 weeks
Noticed improved appearance of sagging skin after 8 weeks
Had progressive improvement over 24 weeks
*According to a third-party, validated psychometric scale.
Shop Our Growth Factor Collection
Reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging with 2 of our best-selling products.
TNS® Advanced+ Serum
TNS Recovery Complex®
Dramatic,
Age-Defying Benefits
FEMALE, AGE 68, FITZPATRICK SKIN TYPE II
Unretouched photos taken with standard lighting. Individual results may vary.
*According to a third-party, validated psychometric scale.
Proof is in the Science
Explore peer-reviewed publications that show the impact of growth factors
- Fitzpatrick RE, Rostan, EF. Reversal of photodamage with topical growth factors: a pilot study. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2003:5:25-34.
- Fitzpatrick RE. Treatment of photodamaged and aging skin with a unique cream: 3 Case reports. Cosmet Dermatol. 2004; 17(9):591-596.
- Mehta RC, Fitzpatrick RE. Endogenous growth factors as cosmeceuticals. Dermatol Ther. 2007;Sep-Oct;20(5):350-9. .
- Mehta RC, Smith SR, Grove GL, et al. Reduction in facial photodamage by a topical growth factor product. J Drugs Dermatol. 2008;7864-871. .
- Trookman NS, Rizer RL, Ford R, et al. Immediate and long-term clinical benefits of a topical treatment for facial lines and wrinkles. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2009; 2(3):38-43.
- Sundaram H, Mehta RC, Norine JA, Kircik L, et al. Topically applied physiologically balanced growth factors: a new paradigm of skin rejuvenation. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009 May;8(5 Suppl Skin Rejuvenation):4-13.
- Trookman NS, Rizer RL, Ford R, et al. Clinical assessment of a combination lip treatment to restore moisturization and fullness. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2009; 2(12):44-48.
- Atkin DH, Trookman NS, Rizer RL, et al. Combination of physiologically balanced growth factors with antioxidants for reversal of facial photodamage. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2010; 12:14-20.
- Kadoya K, Makino ET, Jiang, LI, et al. Upregulation of Extracellular Matrix Genes Corroborates Clinical Efficacy of Human Fibroblast-Derived Growth Factors in Skin Rejuvenation. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017; 16(12):1190-6.
- Naughton GK, Jiang LI, Makino ET, et al. Targeting Multiple Hallmarks of Skin Aging: Preclinical and Clinical Efficacy of a Novel Growth Factor-Based Skin Care Serum. Dermatol Ther. 2023 Jan;13(1):169-186.
- Gold MH, Wilson A, Makino E, et al. Improvements in Skin Quality Parameters in Postmenopausal Participants After Use of Topical Growth Factor Serum. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Jan;22(1):236-244.
- Goldman MP, Boen M, Deaver J, et al. Effects of a Topical Growth Factor Regimen Following Pre-elected Cosmetic Facial Injection Procedures. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Jan 1;22(1):9-15.
- Kellar RS, Hubka M, Rheins LA, et al. Hypoxic conditioned culture medium from fibroblasts grown under embryonic-like conditions supports healing following post-laser resurfacing. J Cosmetic Derm. 2009; 8(3):190-196.
- Pinney E, Zimber M, Schenone A, et al. Human Embryonic-like ECM (hECM) Stimulates Proliferation and Differentiation in Stem Cells While Killing Cancer Cells. Int J Stem Cells 2011; 4(1):70-75.
- Zimber MP, Mansbridge JN, Taylor M, et al. Human cell-conditioned media produced under embryonic-like conditions result in improved healing time after laser resurfacing. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012; 36(2):431-437.
- Bruce S, Karnik J, Dryer L, et al. Anti-aging proof of concept study: results and summary. J Drugs Dermatol. 2014; 13(9):1074-1081.
- Sundaram H, Gold M, Waldorf H, et al. Pilot, Multicenter, Open-Label Evaluation of Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of a Novel, Topical Multipotent Growth Factor Formulation for the Periorbital Region. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015; 14(12):1410-1417.
- Draelos ZD, Karnik J, Naughton G. The Anti-Aging Effects of Low Oxygen Tension Generated Multipotent Growth Factor Containing Serum. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017; 16(1):30-34.