Everything You Need To Know About Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)

There’s a hero ingredient rising up the skincare ranks and it’s called epidermal growth factor or EGF for short. But what is EGF and what does it do for your skin? The go-to for dermatologists thanks to its collagen-stimulating, dark spot brightening, under-eye depuffing, and wrinkle-combatting properties, EGF skincare has now become a firm favorite with celebrities, influencers, and beauty editors as an integral step in their daily routines. Discover everything you need to know about EGF skincare benefits here...

“Epidermal growth factor is a reparative ingredient that signals to cells to boost collagen and elastin production. Glo has formulated vegan synthetic EGF for a clean take on this breakthrough technology," explains Dr. Dendy Engelman, NYC board-certified dermatologist. 

 

 

 

What Is EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) in Skincare? 

Epidermal Growth Factor for skin was the first growth factor to be studied. The scientists who discovered it only 30 years ago, won a Nobel Prize for their work, making it one of the most innovative ingredients in the skincare world right now.

Growth factors are immensely important for the regulation of cell processes in the human body. And, as its name suggests, epidermal growth factor relates to the epidermis—the top layer of skin. EGF stimulates cells in the skin called fibroblasts, which produce collagen and elastin to clarify, thicken, and tighten skin. As you age, your EGF decreases and so too does skin’s elasticity, leading to signs of aging such as dullness, wrinkles, lines, and general skin-sagging. 

A solution to tackling these factors? Step forward our vegan epidermal growth factor skincare collection, which now includes an eye cream, serum, moisturizer, and EGF neck cream.

“Epidermal growth factor is a reparative ingredient that signals to cells to boost collagen and elastin production. This helps with cellular repair and renewal, resulting in a more radiant, youthful complexion,” explains Dr. Dendy.

Combined with plant stem cells, to work in synergy with your skin, our EGF skincare collection activates natural EGF receptors and accelerate epidermal regeneration.

Each of our EGF products are clinically proven to deliver transformative anti-aging results, strengthening, smoothing, softening, and firming skin in one month—or less.

 

 

Advanced EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) Eye Cream 

Harnessing the reparative and restorative powers of vegan epidermal growth factor into our new Bio-Renew Eye Cream, it’s an essential for anyone looking to reduce signs of aging and future-proof the delicate eye area. 

A triple-action firming, hydrating, and repairing formulation, it targets fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, as well as dark circles and puffiness. It also features a ceramide + peptide complex, bakuchiol (a plant-based alternative to retinol that’s safe for every skin type), plant stem cells, and squalane, for transformative results. Clinically proven to hydrate, repair skin barrier function smooth and firm skin - in just one month or less, the results are truly eye opening.

It even comes with a stainless steel, nickel-free, smooth applicator so you can give yourself a smoothing eye massage while you apply. 

NEW: Breakthrough EGF Neck Cream

New to our EGF collection, is our most groundbreaking product to date, Bio-Renew EGF Neck Cream. Truly one of a kind, we’ve poured all our vegan epidermal growth factor expertise into this growth factor neck cream to combat and correct signs of aging on the neck and décolleté.

You might be wondering, "Why do I need a neck cream? Can't I just use my moisturizer?" There are actually several reasons why the delicate skin on your neck and décolleté benefits from a specialized cream.

The neck and décolleté are even more vulnerable than the face to premature aging. This is because the skin is thinner and there are less sebaceous glands, so it’s more susceptible to dehydration, loss of elasticity and wrinkles. There are also stressors to that area including tech-neck (those countless hours spent glued to our devices) pollution, sun damage, as well as the skin’s natural functions that diminish with age.

Often an area overlooked until signs of aging become hard to ignore, this delicate area calls for more than a casual swipe of face moisturizer to maintain and protect it. Our EGF neck and décolleté cream features a clinically-proven blend of biomimetic ingredients to effectively boost the skin’s natural functions, including skin-identical lipids, hyaluronic acid, and 1% epidermal growth factor, as well as conditioning natural oils flaxseed and sea buckthorn.

Clinically proven to smooth, soften, firm, and repair skin barrier function after just one month—or less, the results are truly transformative.

The Ultimate Anti-Aging EGF Face Cream

 

Formulated in partnership with leading NYC dermatologist, Dr. Dendy Engelman, our Bio-Renew EGF Cream is a next-generation, skin barrier repairing treatment moisturizer. Powered by vegan EGF and a phyto-retinol complex to optimize skin’s natural renewal processes, this powerhouse moisturizer is clinically proven to deliver stronger, brighter, smoother, and firmer skin in just one month.

“This cream is the ultimate in restoring strength to the skin. It revitalizes and stimulates skin barrier repair. Not only does it reverse damage over time, it also aids in post-treatment wound recovery from IPL, laser, microneedling, peels, and more," shares Dr. Dendy.

“The vegan EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) has clinical proof at both one week and one month, where volunteers attested to markedly increase in skin softness, brightening and less visible wrinkles. The formula also is rich in plant-based retinol alternatives which achieve results very similar to that of retinol and other vitamin A derivatives without the irritating side effects. They also deliver a dose of antioxidants and ceramides to combat free radical damage and support a strong skin barrier.”

 

The Ultimate Anti-Aging EGF Serum

Clinically proven to restore the skin’s protective barrier, increase skin density, and improve texture in just one week—with increased efficacy after one month, our epidermal growth factor serum boasts some seriously transformative clinical results.

Combating aging and strengthening your skin without stripping its moisture Bio-Renew EGF Drops combine three powerhouse ingredients, for the ultimate skin-nourishing cocktail. 

Vegan Epidermal Growth Factor: Accelerates collagen and elastin production. Stimulating the growth of new skin cells, EGF also protects your skin by allowing moisture to absorb faster and deeper, which ultimately makes your skin smoother and softer. Vegan EGF also inhibits melanin production, so it improves acne marks and other forms of hyperpigmentation.

Multipeptide Complex: These bio-active peptides reinforce your skin’s barrier to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles while firming and stimulating repair. Peptides help achieve wrinkle reduction by inhibiting muscle contraction and signaling collagen synthesis, which, unlike botox injections or other invasive treatments, is a convenient and natural option.

Hyaluronic Acid: If you don’t already know how effective hyaluronic acid is for the skin, here’s a refresher. It holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water. Hyaluronic acid - much like collagen, gradually decreases as we age with exposure to UV rays and environmental aggressors like pollution. Combining hyaluronic acid with EGF creates the ultimate serum that replenishes moisture while helping you achieve the ultimate glow. 

 

How Should EGF Skincare Be Used? 

“All EGF products can be used both AM and PM, making them a great addition to a daily firming and repairing skincare routine. Our clinical trials proved a reduction in spots, fine lines, and wrinkles—which is the goal, while keeping the skin calm, eliminating reactive sensitivity and irritation. Used in the evening, it will also ensure greater results, as skin is more regenerative when we sleep, explains Anna.” 

"And, while they're each so effective on their own, if you use all four EGF products in synergy, they make for the perfect future-proofing, youth-boosting team," she adds.

Don't forget, EGF is also the perfect ingredient to help with post-treatment skin repair. A key ingredient in many of Glo's professional treatments—we love to combine our EGF serum with Microneedling treatments for a deeper skin boost, our EGF collection makes the perfect post-procedure skin-recovery routine too.