Stem cells have recently become a huge buzzword in the skincare world. Skincare specialists are now using specialised peptides, enzymes and plant cells to protect or stimulate human skin stem cells.

Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. In skincare, the use of topical products stimulates the stem cell to split into two types of cells - a new similar stem cell and a "daughter" cell, which is able to create almost every kind of new cell in a specialized system. This means that the stem cell can receive the message to create proteins, carbohydrates and lipids to help repair fine lines, wrinkles and restore and maintain firmness and elasticity.