EGF vs HGF: what's the difference? Which one's better?
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free skin care · Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:28 am

Lately I've been looking into growth factors, and I noticed there's a difference in terminology-- Skinmedica TNS Repair uses "Human Growth Factors" whereas every other growth factor product I've looked at says "Epidermal Growth Factor". I wonder, which one is stronger?

I'm on the lookout for a non-silicone base growth factor serum, primarily for prevention. I've used TNS before, but I think it's too smelly. I'd appreciate any input offered! TIA!

free skin care · Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:21 pm

Is one natural and one synthetic? I think that TNS HGF is natural (maybe sourced from a fetal cell bank?) and the ZO and Estion GFS products are synthetic.

And I don't think it comes down to strength, per se...it is more of the ability to penetrate the skin.

Here is an overview of the HGF products:

http://www.futurederm.com/2007/11/14/spotlight-on-human-growth-factors/

Editing to add:
Here is a link regarding NeoCutis PSP and the SkinMedica TNS:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=425112&highlight=fetal#425112

free skin care · Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:37 am

Thanks, Bethany for the links. I had read futurederm before, but the NeoCutis thread was really informative! I'm so sorry you have to keep providing me links to other EDS threads for information, I really don't know why I'm so bad with the search function Confused

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