Cell-communicating substances
Cell-communicating substances are important for cell communication, i.e. the exchange of signals between individual cells, initially takes place during embryonic development, but later also in the mature organism. This process affects important functions in the human body. If the finely tuned signalling pathways are disrupted, this can lead to serious malformations that can even cause severe diseases.
Cancer is certainly the most striking example in this context. However, cell-communicating substances are also important for our skin. Special substances known as cell-communicating substances, which include vitamin E (tocopherol), are capable of changing the appearance or behaviour of skin cells. This process is extremely complex, because these substances such as tocopherol only trigger a specific reaction in target cells that also have the appropriate receptors for the signal molecules. These receptors are usually located in the cell surface membrane. The task performed by cell-communicating substances is also referred to in technical terminology as intercellular communication.
Substances such as tocopherol and their importance for the skin
Cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol fulfil their signalling function either through direct communication with the cell concerned or by simply blocking harmful pathways. In cosmetics, cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol can improve skin cell function in combination with antioxidants. In general, cell communication is fundamental to all aspects of our health. Every cell must know how to act correctly at all times and how to behave. Cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol perform a constant and unceasing signalling function.
However, if this fails, it can lead to many and very different problems. To come back to our skin: Every skin cell has special receptors that act as a kind of communication link. Cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol pass on their information to the skin cells and transmit it at the same time. The cell therefore receives all the relevant information that is important for healthy skin. If the cell accepts the message, which is usually the case, it can share the information with other surrounding skin cells. As long as there are functional receptors on the skin cells and sufficient signal transmission by cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol, vital and healthy communication takes place. Overall, the communication network of a cell is more extensive, complex and ramified than any global telephone system.
Cell-communicating substances must be protected
The sum of receptors and substances forms a huge group that science has not yet been able to fully decipher. From a scientific point of view, the topic of ‘cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol in cosmetics’ is still in its infancy. However, in the near future, we will undoubtedly hear much more about ingredients with cell signalling effects in skin care. It is already known that substances such as retinol, linoleic acid, lecithin, retinoic acid and carnitine have proven to be beneficial for skin health. Tocopherol or vitamin E occupies a special position here, but is often used in combination with the substances mentioned above. Tocopherol is also considered a dream combination with vitamin C. The antioxidant vitamin E is therefore immensely important in the field of ‘cell-communicating substances’.
This cell-protecting vitamin prevents aggressive oxygen compounds (free radicals) from causing damage, making it indispensable for protecting the skin from harmful influences. Leading cosmetics manufacturers like to use cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol in high-quality skin creams and sunscreens because they help to keep the skin healthy and allow its signalling effect to unfold freely. The substances promote cell communication for improved formation and production of the body’s own hyaluron and collagen, making the skin more supple, firmer and smoother. With increasing age, cell communication decreases, which leads to undesirable consequences in the intensity of cell function. Appropriate products stimulate production again and ensure an improved complexion.
Tocopherol: indispensable in good anti-ageing products
Cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol are playing an increasingly important role in cosmetics, even though not all areas have been fully researched yet. However, studies have shown that the substances currently used in various creams all have a positive and harmless effect. Tocopherol in particular has a strong antioxidant effect, as it is able to effectively bind free radical oxygen atoms. But cell-communicating substances such as tocopherol can do even more: in technical jargon, the process is called epithelialisation, which means that vitamin E or tocopherol promotes the formation of new skin cells after injuries. Tocopherol therefore also play an important role in healing ointments. However, consumers should ensure that the cosmetic product they choose is free from silicones, mineral oil, parabens and emulsifiers.
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