Rumors on Amatokin: a skin stem cell wrinkle cream?
Posted by attilachordash on September 27, 2006
Is Amatokin the first product to harness the potential of your own stem cells to reduce serious wrinkles? From 
Businesswire: This “super-secret” wrinkle cream, called Amatokin, is not really a cream at all, but a “highly efficient ‘barrier-neutral’ emulsion” containing a unique polypeptide compound (known in official circles as polypeptide #153). This meta-peptide was developed 62 miles north of St. Petersburg, Russia in a high-security lab . The original goal was to find a better way to help burn victims heal, but the real money is in harnessing the power of stem cells to renew old skin and make it young. … Amatokin is the most controversial anti-aging skin cream in more than three decades. …While the public debate rages about the use of stem cells from fertilized human eggs, most people don’t realize that human skin is the largest repository of stem cells in the body. …If Voss Laboratories succeeds in bringing Amatokin to the American market for a price of under $200 for a 30-day supply, industry sources say Amatokin could be the most sought-after formula to ever hit the “anti-wrinkle, anti-aging market.” Bottom line: The ability of Amatokin and stem-cell science to deliver wrinkle-free skin remains mostly rumor – but a very persistent one. Link
Ok, it is one thing to use a polypeptide or a mix of them to make the endogenous, natural born skin stem cells move and divide and regenerate, but to put exogenous stem cells into a cream as a compound: that is a completely different project. For the latter you need to glue the cells somewhere with something (gelatin, colloid emulsion?).
Neil Hart said
Plazan did it long before amatokin .
Research-and-production enterprise “Plazan” has worked in the market of cosmetics and medicines since 1991 and is a group of highly skilled experts. They are doctors and candidates of medical, pharmacological, and biological sciences. Many of These specialists have been working for numerous years in structures at the academy of sciences for the Russian Federation. From as far back as 1986 some employees of the company had been engaged in the development and study of placental cell preparations.
In 1989 at The Russian Academy of sciences “Plazan” won a grant for innovative activity for research of biologically active placental cell extracts, and in 1991 the placental cell preparations developed by the company where entered into clinical tests by the health authorities. Since 1998 “Plazan” is the only company officially recognized as the developer of placental cell preparations by the Ministry of Health for Russia.
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Plazan preparations created by the company’s scientists have passed the closing stages of clinical tests by the Pharmacological committee for The Russian Ministry of Health. At present, its activity is used in the Plazan cosmetic series. (Creams for skin care, hair care, and face masks preparations).
The approach to cosmetics from a medical point of view has enabled them to create highly effective skin care products. The latest development of the Plazan series is the professionally hand picked set of natural components, which corresponds to your type of skin, allowing you to feel attractive and self-assured.
The company has its own research laboratory, which is engaged in a system of allocation for the stabilization of placental components, it creates new medicinal forms that act as a base for the Plazan cosmetic range. After 15 years of experience in laboratory, testing “Plazan” has developed a comprehensive quality control system for raw materials. Beginning at the source, every donors’ tissue (placenta) goes through a virological, microbiological and histological control. Once in the laboratory, the active ingredients are extracted and the material undergoes a second viral and microbiological test.
A further independent analysis is carried out on samples at the Ministry of Health, and finally, product samples are tested at the State Sanitary Control agency before being issued a Quality Conformity certificate. Only after this final check is approved that our products are authorized for distribution and sale.
This four-stage control system assures that Plazan cosmeceuticals are manufactured at the highest quality levels in accordance with World Health Organization requirements.
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Quality control and credibility is unquestionable. Firstly, the aspect of Plazan beauty products reflects their stated ingredients. Secondly, the active ingredients undergo rigorous quality testing from source to product in full compliance with the requirements of the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health. Thirdly, Plazan beauty products are developed without chemical, physical or electromagnetic intervention, thus guaranteeing the efficacy of their active ingredients.
Plazan openly state all product ingredients and active components and explain the reason for each of them and the benefit gained by their use. Plazan natural skin care products are made with all-natural, compatible components that provide real benefits without negative secondary effects and this enables us to be totally honest in all aspects of product ingredients, processing, manufacturing and behavior. Plazan openness policy is the best guarantee our customers have of product quality and efficiency, and a clear demonstration of the confidence we have in Plazan cosmeceuticals.
“Plazan” is a dynamically developing company, which leads in both science, and the manufacturing industry. The quality of our products set them apart from other brands, allowing the consumer to estimate it at its true worth.
Tatty said
Where is this available- I went to sephora at the airport, and didnt see it.
Iris said
I would like to know if this product is available in the USA.
I am 68 y/y and I would like to die with a smooth skin.
Thank you
Face Anti Wrinkle said
yes… this is available in USA
Tara said
I believe it will be available in the USA in summer of 2007. Check out http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/beauty/amatokin/index.vm;jsessionid=2A2E619726637FFED5B30B1CBE3253AF?procid=13&catid=1210
María José said
My daughter has a scar on her face because a dog bit her. Will this cream help her to erase the scar?
Mr. Gunn said
Looks like you’re the #2 result on Google. As you can probably tell from the comments so far, there are some desperate people out there. We should remember that extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Not only that, but it only takes a single unscrupulous company to paint a whole industry with a bad reputation. I am very worried that these people(like has happened so many times before with supposed anti-aging products) will prey upon the desperate and tarnish the reputation of the industry as a whole.
The only defense against this is openness, which they certainly haven’t been forthcoming with.
Rhoda Maiolo said
available in Bloomingdales. i have no idea of its efficacy. if anyone does, please post as i am also curious. thanks.
ryan said
sounds completely fake to me.
ryan said
I mean come on, look at this: “This meta-peptide was developed 62 miles north of St. Petersburg, Russia in a high-security lab.”
“Rumor also has it…”
“If Voss Laboratories succeeds in bringing Amatokin to the American market for a price of under $200 for a 30-day supply…”
“Bottom line: The ability of Amatokin and stem-cell science to deliver wrinkle-free skin remains mostly rumor – but a very persistent one.”
Do you realize that BusinessWire articles are all put out there by businesses paying to be there? They are not articles. They are corporate communication – advertising. The company crafted this entire ‘article’ and paid a few hundred bucks to put it on Business Wire.
We have no reason to assume this is real.
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Christina said
Amatokin is producte by Voss Labs, also know as Basic Research. I purchased the product direct from the company to give it a whirl since I’m a manufacturer. I wanted to see what was in it. The active ingredient from what I understand is really a combination of Growth Factors. (The Polypeptide 153 is just the name they made up for it). This means it tells your skin cells to divide more quickly. Similar product are on the market already such as TSN Recovery and the HydroPeptide Serum (I’ve actually heard this product has the same growth factors as the Amatokin.)
'rene said
I’ve read the packaging. It is available at Macy’s.
If (and this is a whopping “IF”) this product actually did what it claims (“highlighting expression of stem cell markers in the skin”), then all boxes should be pulled off the shelves in stores and put into toxicology labs for carcinogenesis studies. Why? Because many “stem cell markers” also found to be good “cancer markers”. Indeed, one current hypothesis postulates that many cancers actually come from either defective stem cells, or normal cells that acquire some stem cell-like characteristics.
That’s right. If this product really did what it claims, then it may give you cancer.
Thankfully, your epidermal barrier is pretty good at keeping out proteins; it’s water-tight, after all, and your epidermal stem cells are buried deep in your skin. This is also good, because it basically keeps those vulnerable stem cells as far away from environmentally-induced damage as much as possible. This is why you don’t automatically break out into skin cancer after a single day at the beach.
All in all, this is yet another product with a huge claim for a huge price that all comes down to nothing.
The rest of the lotion, on the other hand, looks like more or less the same ingredients as all the other lotions on the market, so at least you’d get a pricey emollient.
Ah–I also am a basic science researcher. My project looks at epidermal stem cells and signaling pathways to cancer.
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Jean Greer said
I am having a difficult time believing that this latest wrinkle eraser will really work. I have tried just about everything in a tube or vial that was proported to remove at least 10 years from the face and wasted my money. It would have a more authentic feel if someone widely known as a respected authority on stem cells used in cosmetics would come out and verify these claims in a very public way.
Darrin ( Laser Acne Treatments ) Reservitz said
This creme sounds great! Does it really work?
Amatokin said
Amatokin Skin Cream harnesses the power of stem cells is what they say. Sounds pretty good if it works. I’ve read some reviews and people say the bottle lasts a long time anyways. Maybe I’ll have to get some. Sounds like stem cells in the skin may actually be the fountain of youth, hope so.
Lucy said
I LOVE this cream! I saw results in just 30days! I am very pleased. There was a representative at the store in Hartford over Christmas and she sold me on it! I did not plan on spending that money but I am so happy I did. She gave me loads of samples too! I have finally run out. I think I will take a break and treat myself for my birthday!
Crone said
This product is NOT worth it’s price. It works no better than other brands sold in places like Wal-Mart. If you’re looking for a good product try ROC……it does work quite well tho it might irritate very sensitive skin. I’d try that first or the Olay line before spending over $200.00 looking for the fountain of youth……you won’t find it in a face cream – I know that for a fact.
Teresa said
Who’s the manufactor for Polipeptideo 153?
I would like to know where in US I can find this product?
Thank You
adriele soares said
i would like to know where in us i can find this product????? thank’s!!!
kelly cabral said
i would like to know where in us i can find this product?????
please…. tank you….
Juli said
Could you tell me where to find in Arizona?
Thanks before.
Elida said
Who’s the manufactor for Polipeptideo 153?
I would like to know where in US I can find this product?
Thank You
Elida said
I want to know where I can buy a Polipeptideo 153?
I would like to know where in US I can find this product?
Thank You
Claire said
Is Polipeptideo 153 availible yet now? I still can’t find it anywhere.
madlyn said
I have been using amatokin for about 8 weeks and was noticing a big dif in my skin. I was wondering if I was really seeing this great result or was it my amagination. So I starting putting it on the back on one hand and not the other hand. With in 2 weeks there was a huge dif between my hands, so much so that anyone that looked at my hands could tell right away which hand I had treated, and which one I hadn’t …..
Some of you can say all the negative things you want to, but the proof is in the pudding, and this cream works. I’m starting to think the people who write negative things, are with “another” company pushing a dif product and are just jealous. I order mine online at their site, and my 1 oz actually last me almost 1 1/2 months, and I put it several places not just my face. As far as I am concerned, this cream is worth every penny.
wrinkle said
I have tryed this product and many others as well and I am rarely satisfied.
Forehead Wrinkles said
Yes, I used this one before and no luck for good effect…
Bony Yousuf said
if u guys are looking for good wrinkle removing product then try out any of the resveratrol product. its a biggest breakthrough since anti biotics. it doesnt only make ur skin smooth or wrinkle free. it also slows down ur aging process. Wrinkle Reviews here is a link of a website who showed to combine the effect of resveratrol pills and face lift cream to maximize the effect of wrinkle removing in couple of days. and the best of all is that thier product is free of charge.
Face Anti Wrinkle
Sam Kevin said
I always try to stay away from the brand new wrinkle cream and skin care products. It seems that we often think they are great for a couple years, then realize we were in fact wrong. I believe that if you just stick to the more natural products you remain safe, and will also get the best results.
Natural Skin Wrinkle Repair Cream
Fountain of youth said
i looked at ebay and there are plenty on sale there. much cheaper too!!! I got mine there. It is affordable too.
trish said
Purchased the cream at macy’s new york 6 eeks ago, it definitel works for me, got a lot of positive comments. don’t know long term but for the moment its great
MAstork said
Finnish Skincare brand LUMENE also has a few of the Apple Stem Cell products on the market under the name Excellent Future. Only $29.99 at CVS pharmacies