Common Name(s): Bovine colostrum,first milk,whey growth factor extract

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the most comprehensive natural growth factor complex with immunoglobulins and lactoferrin for wound healing and anti-aging.

Why It's Used: The natural growth factor matrix — colostrum provides all major skin growth factors simultaneously in their naturally balanced ratios, offering a holistic approach unavailable from single isolated growth factors.

How It Works: Contains egf, igf-1, tgf-beta 1 and 2, fgf, vegf, lactoferrin (antimicrobial), igg, iga, igm (immune support), proline-rich polypeptides (immunomodulatory). growth factors activate respective receptors synergistically. lactoferrin provides antimicrobial and iron-sequestering wound healing support.

Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,wound healing,regenerative skincare

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – natural growth factor complex

Secondary Functions: Cell renewal,collagen stimulation,wound healing

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - halal slaughter certificate required (species declaration and slaughter method)

Source Notes: Bovine colostrum collected from dairy cows within 24-48 hours of calving. ethical sourcing ensures calves receive adequate colostrum before commercial collection begins. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: name declares rendered fat or animal tissue; halal status depends on species and slaughter, neither of which is in the record. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,peptides,antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: Avoid with harsh ahas that may denature protein structure

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Colostrum's growth factor synergy provides biological advantages over single isolated growth factors: egf and igf-1 synergistically stimulate keratinocyte proliferation (effect exceeds either alone), while tgf-beta modulates the proliferation to prevent over-stimulation. this natural balancing act within colostrum provides more controlled, physiologically appropriate growth stimulation than supraphysiological doses of isolated growth factors.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,shing & bhawan colostrum skin study