What Is SCM Forte™?
SCM Forte™ is a cutting-edge cosmetic serum for aesthetic professionals use only. It is sold as a Uni-Dose Sterile Unit (15ml in an airless bottle). If your office currently performs an aesthetic procedures using Lasers, IPL, Deep Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Radio Frequency or Microcurrent, you can easily add SCM Forte™ as a compliment to these procedures. One bottle of SCM Forte™ (15ml) contains enough sterile serum to effectively treat one square foot of resurfaced skin.
The main ingredient in SCM Forte™ is PLCENTX-FORTE™, a lyophilized extract of the finest quality ovine placental and umbilical cord tissue, collected immediately after birth (no animals were harmed during this process) and uniquely prepared to concentrate its natural benefits.
It is a natural and a cruelty-free product.
PLCENTX-FORTE™ is cryogenically processed using state-of-the-art micro-lyophilization techniques and proprietary technology.
How does it work?
The main ingredients in SCM Forte™ are absorbed into resurfaced skin within an hour of application, quickly producing dramatic improvements in the appearance and feel of the skin that lasts for weeks.
How is it used?
SCM Forte™, the most versatile product, is applied to the skin immediately after Deep Chemical Peels or Microdermabrasion. One 15ml Sterile Unit of SCM Forte™ treats one square foot of skin surface. This is enough to treat the face and neck, or any similar size area in the body. It is left on for one hour and then rinsed off with cool water. SCM Forte™ may also be applied as a stand-alone product for optimum skin maintenance between procedures.
How do I order?
Call our professional relations department at (888) 296-2758 (ext. 105), for a company representative in your area, or email us at: sales@intelliskincare.com.
What Are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are biological cells with unique regenerative abilities. Stem cells serve as an internal repair system to replace worn out or damaged tissues. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a heart cell, a blood cell, or a skin cell.
In 2005, it was discovered that 4 types of pluripotent stem cells originate in the placental and umbilical cord tissue of mammals: Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells (AESCs), Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (UVECs), and Umbilical Cord Matrix Cells (UCMCs).
Stem Cells: Amniotic vs. Embryonic
While placental and umbilical tissue derived stem cells share many similiarities with embryonic stem cells, there are important differences to note:
* Like embryonic stem cells, placental and umbilical cord tissue cells express many of the same surface markers and transcription factors normally present on embryonic stem and germ cells, which identifies them as true stem cells.
* Like embryonic stem cells, placental and umbilical cord tissue cells are also pluripotent, which means they can differentiate into any type of cell in the body. This means there are no cells in the body they cannot repair or replace.
* Unlike embryonic stem cells, placental and umbilical cord tissue cells are harvested ethically. There is no controversy regarding their use, because they are derived from the post-birth, delivered placenta of healthy sheep raised at medicinal farms.
* Unlike embryonic cells, placental and umbilical cord tissue stem cells are NOT associated with teratomas and other types of neoplasms. Placental and umbilical cord tissue derived cells are considered to be nonallergenic and safe.
In addition, placental and umbilical cord tissue stem cells express the stem cell specific transcription factors octamer-binding protein 4 (Oct-4), and the "immortality" gene Nanog. The gene Nanog, found in stem cells, appears to be the "master gene", coordinating other genes to allow stem cells to multiply limitlessly, while still retaining their ability to differentiate. (It was christened Nanog after the land in Celtic myth called Tir nan Og, whose inhabitants remained forever young.)
Lyophilization Preserves Stem Cells
Around the time placental and umbilical cord tissue stem cells were discovered (2005), lyophilization technology made a giant leap forward. Lyophilization, or freeze drying, is the preeminent process for preserving sensitive biological substances. Given that stem cells are smaller in size and structure than regular mammalian cells, they easily survive this process. Lyophilization provides the greatest possible preservation of the stem cells’ vitality.
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SCM Forte™ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is PLCENTX-FORTE™?
A. PLCENTX-FORTE™, a lyophilized extract of high quality ovine placental and umbilical cord tissue, collected immediately after birth and uniquely prepared to concentrate its natural benefits and preserve its bio-activity. PLCENTX-FORTE™ is cryogenically processed using state-of-the-art micro-lyophilization techniques and proprietary technology. It is the most potent and stable placenta/umbilical cord tissue extract ever produced.
Q. Why sheep? Why don't you use human placenta and umbilical cord tissue?
A. Sheep are ideal cell donors for two main reasons. First, there are no essential differences on a cellular level between the enzymatic and functional capabilities of human and animal cells, which means the tissues function essentially the same. Sheep placental pluripotent stem cells are identical to human placental stem cells in their ability to produce any type of mammalian cell. Second, our sheep live in a healthy environment in New Zealand. They are certified free of all diseases, and their health history is verified by over 150 years of documented breeding. As it becomes increasingly more difficult to find fit, disease-free human donors, these sheep provide a healthier and more vital source of biological material.
Q. How are the sheep raised? Is SCM Forte™ a cruelty-free product?
A. SCM Forte™ is indeed a cruelty-free product. The sheep are raised on special medicinal farms in New Zealand. New Zealand is well known for its strong focus on animal welfare, and the extensive pastoral farming systems used by New Zealand farmers make animal welfare a priority. Because there is no need to house the animals for long periods, their freedom of movement is rarely restricted, and they live a more natural life than livestock in other countries. The placental and umbilical cord tissue is collected immediately after a natural delivery. Neither the mother nor lamb are hurt or harmed in any way. New Zealand law also requires that each medicinal farm have a full time veterinary staff to care for the animals.
Q. How often should SCM Forte™ be used?
A. SCM Forte™ should be used after every skin resurfacing procedure, and then about once a month as an ideal maintenance regimen between procedures. Regular use promotes a continuously more youthful appearance and improved skin quality.
Q. How many treatments are in one bottle?
A. One. One bottle of SCM Forte™ (15ml) contains enough sterile serum to effectively treat one square foot of resurfaced skin. This is enough to treat the face and neck, or any similar size area in the body. SCM Forte™ is a Sterile Uni-Dose cosmetic treatment. It does not work like a cream or lotion.
Q. What procedures do you recommend before applying SCM Forte™?
A. SCM Forte™ perfectly complements any professional skin resurfacing procedures your office currently provides. This includes all Laser techniques, IPL, Deep Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Radio Frequency, Microcurrent, and more.
Q. Does SCM Forte™ contain any drugs?
A. No. All the ingredients in SCM Forte™ are functional cosmetic ingredients that serve a cosmetic purpose. SCM Forte™ is a 100% natural product.
Q. Is SCM Forte™ FDA approved?
A. Professional cosmetic products (cosmetic products administrated by a licensed beauty professional in a professional office) are not cleared or approved by the FDA. It is the responsibility of the cosmetic manufacturer to substantiate the safety of their product and to verify that their claims are accurate and truthful. The ingredients in SCM Forte™ have been thoroughly tested by reputable, independent research laboratories. None of the safety tests involved animal testing.
Q. What is the shelf life of SCM Forte™?
A. Indefinite under refrigeration.