Human stem cells possess a remarkable capacity to divide and repair damage to organs. These rapidly proliferating cells in the body can transform into other specialised cells or give rise to more stem cells. Human and plant stem cells contain similar proteins and amino acids, the distinction being plant stem cells are totipotent and contain the entire potential and essence of the plant​. A single stem cell can regenerate an entire plant. ​By harnessing the distinctive properties of unique stem cells, we capture the outstanding plant properties for innovative applications in skincare and haircare merging the realms of science and natural beauty.

What differentiates plant stem cell fractions from traditional plant extracts? This innovative method uses fewer natural resources and is more sustainable.

• Up to 99% water saving compared to traditional extraction methods
• 99% reduction of arable soil used compared to traditional extraction methods

What is more, these stem cell actives have novel benefits and superior results in comparison to plant extracts. Stem cells have been studied for 40 years but their application to cosmetics is a relatively recent development offering access to bioactive fractions.

Vytrus Biotech develops a wide range of high-efficacy, innovative actives across four proprietary biotechnology platforms:

Adaptability

Plasma Rich in Cell Factors (Metabolome) – Due to living on a fixed surface, plants are experts at efficiently adapting to survive any surrounding danger, be it plagues, droughts, excess of water, sun exposure.​ They protect themselves by producing defensive molecular cocktails full of incredible properties.​ Thus culturing one stem cell from the selected plant in the laboratory and applying a controlled stress to the cell culture sets a cascade of responses in motion.

Defence cocktails infused with nature’s resilience, are harnessed to create a range of solutions from anti-acne to deodorants, photoprotection, to soothing remedies for sensitive skin. The Vytrus approach heralds a new era of skincare that draws inspiration from nature’s adaptive mastery.

Products created based on this platform include:

• Quora Noni™ biomics for microbiota rebalancing, rejuvenation and well aging
• Deobiome Noni™ an odour intensity reducer which rebalances microbiota and also reduces dandruff and sebum
• Sarcoslim Re-shape™, the skin remodelling system which is a smart targeted slimming and liposculpture active
• Tumeria Zen™ which works against stress wrinkles and offers modulation of the skin-brain connection to enhance hydration.
• Arabian Cotton™ for biological photo-protection
• Luminaria Granatum™ a tone, texture and radiance enhancer
• Sensia Carota™ reduces redness and targets silent inflammation with hydration effect
• Quora Noni™ reduces sebum and pores in acne-prone skin by hacking bacteria’s communication and rebalancing the skin microbiota
• Baolift™ activates the molecular mechanisms of exercise in the skin, improving muscle tone for a lifted skin appearance while reducing eye bags.

Vitality

Phyto-Peptidic Fractions (Secretome) – Plants are indefinitely growing throughout their long-lasting life. They have an inherent ability to regenerate and rejuvenate. Plant growth factors (natural peptides) are responsible for their vitalising capacity. In stimulating plant stem cells to produce these growth factors, it results in natural actives with regenerating properties.​ Applications include hair growth and skin structure rebuilding.​

Products based on this platform include:

• Centella Reversa™ will reverse cell senescence and rejuvenates skin up to 14.6 years.
• Capilia Longa™ makes your hair sprout again through delay of hair loss, follicle regeneration and improved hair growth in head, eyelashes and eyebrows

Communication:

Phyto-Lipidic Fractions (Lipidome) – Plants are authentic bioengineers with great capacities whose language is made up of molecules.​ They talk multiple languages which result in different plant processes related to lipids and sugars, amongst others, that intervene in their metabolism.​ At Vytrus they identified further lipid functions, communications, and processes to obtain a unique cellular oil. ​Transforming these lipid fractions into bioavailable actives for skin care with an array of applications from rejuvenating mature skin, to uplifting the spirit with positive emotions.

This platform includes:

• Olea Vitae™ is a revitaliser of mature skin, recharging the cell batteries.
• Kannabia Sense™ activates brain pleasure areas and improves self-perception and is a positive emotion booster which promotes healthier skin
• Elaya Renova™ boosts hair anchoring and improves scalp hydration and avoids excessive desquamation. Improved hair volume, shine, softness while protecting hair from heat and UVA-induced carbonylation.

Efficiency

Phyto-Glucidic Fractions (Glycome) – Plants are able to transport and transform molecules with limited resources. ​They are expert ‘sweeteners’ and efficiently synthesize sugars for many functions such as transporting, storing, activating, and deactivating molecules.​

By stimulating the production of sugar pathways in the plant stem cells to make their properties bioavailable in skin care, a product was born.​ Cell Nectar enriched in these plant sugars brings new concepts to personal care.​

The raw material Nectaria Lithops™ was created using this method and offers deeply hydrated, vitamin D enriched skin that is suitable for sun care.

Interaction:

Phyto Cell Fusions – This is a fusion of the platforms already explored and allows for an exciting way to bring more innovation to the category.

This platform gave us Photobiome™ which gives photoprotection to the skin microbiome, fights off microbial-induced photoaging. It improves skin pigmentation, elasticity, wrinkles and improves elasticity while boosting luminosity.

Principal: Vytrus Biotech

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