If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I:

1. Believe in science.
2. Don’t chase trends.
3. Don’t believe in hype.

I believe in what works.

Which is why this may surprise you:

I believe in growth factors.
And I choose not to use them.

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What Growth Factors Actually Do

Growth factors are signaling proteins.
They don’t hydrate your skin.
They don’t exfoliate.

They send instructions.
Think:

1. “Make more collagen”
2. “Repair this damage”
3. “Create new cells”
   
   

And yes—this can lead to:

1. Smoother-looking skin 
2. Improved texture
3. Fewer visible lines
   
   

This is real science.

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Why They Became So Popular

When SkinMedica introduced growth factor technology, it changed the industry.

For the first time, skincare wasn’t just supporting the skin—
It was signaling it.
And the results got attention.

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The Question I Can’t Ignore

If an ingredient works by telling your cells what to do…
how controlled is that signal?
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Context Matters

In medicine, growth factors are used:

1. In controlled doses 
2. For defined periods 
3. Under physician supervision
   
   

In skincare?
You’re applying signaling molecules:

1. Every day 
2. Indefinitely 
3. Without long-term data
   
   

That is a very different use case.

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My Philosophy

I don’t try to control my skin. I support it.

I focus on:

1. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier 
2. Supporting natural renewal 
3. Encouraging balance—not overstimulation
   
   

Because long-term skin health is not about doing more.
It’s about doing what’s necessary—and nothing more.

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My Bottom Line

I believe in growth factors. But belief in a technology doesn’t automatically make it right for daily, long-term use. Sometimes the most sophisticated decision you can make…
is choosing not to use something.

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Would you use something that tells your cells how to behave?

👉 Reply and tell me your thoughts—I read every message.

XOX, Patti