Would You Apply Placenta on Your Face? An Aesthetic Doctor Did and Here’s What She Thinks!

The allure of youthful, radiant skin has fueled a booming skincare industry, with countless ingredients and products promising transformative results.

One ingredient that has captured the attention of beauty enthusiasts and skincare experts alike is placenta extract. Even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Kourtney Kardashian are incorporating placenta into their skincare regimen!

Once a niche component, placenta skincare has surged in popularity, offering a range of benefits from anti-ageing to skin rejuvenation.

For your benefit, we’ve appointed the help of Dr Sy Li Lin, founder and medical director at Fundamental Aesthetic Medical Clinic to review the Bb lab. Placenta Extract — one of the top-tier choices for placenta skincare.

Spoiler alert: she gave this anti-ageing product a four out of five-star rating!

The Placenta Skincare Hype

Placenta skincare has undeniably taken the beauty world by storm, wiggling its way into vanity shelves and social media feeds alike.

This trend, which significantly gained momentum around 2021, has even captivated the attention of beauty influencers such as YouTuber and makeup artist Hiro Odagiri.

The use of placenta in skincare actually dates back to ancient times. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long-standing history of utilising the placenta for various health benefits, including hormonal balance and postpartum recovery.

However, it was in the latter half of the 20th century that placenta skincare truly began to flourish, with Japan and Korea leading the charge.

“Placenta skincare has been getting increasingly popular. I do believe that placenta is beneficial for the skin to a certain extent as it is rich in a wide range of proteins, minerals, amino acids, and nutrients that help reduce skin-developed flaws due to inflammatory issues.

However, there is still a lack of scientific research and testing on them. Ingesting placenta will have systemic benefit while topical placenta may only have a localised effect,” said Dr Sy.

Today, the placenta is a cornerstone ingredient in a vast array of skincare products, addressing a multitude of concerns.

From combating the signs of ageing and deeply hydrating the skin to brightening complexion and aiding in wound healing, the placenta’s versatility has made it a coveted component in the beauty industry.

About the Bb lab. Placenta Extract

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For decades, Bb lab. has been a leading force in Japanese skincare, pioneering the use of undiluted placenta extracts in their products.

Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that the placenta, the source of life and nourishment for a developing baby, holds the key to unlocking the skin’s ultimate beauty potential.

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Key Benefits of Bb lab. Placenta Extract:

• Visible results in four weeks*: With anti-ageing and age-reversing properties, this placenta serum repairs and renews the skin to rapidly show visible improvements in acne, dryness, wrinkles, pore size, sun spots, and pigmentation.
• 9x cell renewal**: Test results show youthful cells are generated at nine times the unaided rate, thanks to growth factors. Hence, the skin would be primed to receive maximum benefits from other skincare products.
• Improvement in dryness-induced wrinkles***: The formulation has made significant strides, helping users see an impressive 36% improvement in the appearance of wrinkles caused by lack of moisture.

Plus, unlike typical beauty serums that contain thickening and glycerin agents, Bb lab.’s placenta serum has a lightweight solution with small molecules that is free from unnecessary additives.

This allows for instant absorption of beauty-beneficial nutrients and results in even, plump, and silky smooth skin.

*Test subjects are observed by our scientific experts after four weeks of applying Bb lab. Placenta Extract Serum. They were designated to apply the placenta serum on half of their face only, twice a day after cleansing, and subsequently applying a standard skincare routine of toner, serum and face cream.

**An observation of placenta extra on a culture medium in a petri dish; not applied on human skin.

***Effects vary from person to person.

No Compromise on Quality

Bb lab. doesn’t compromise on quality. This commitment is evident in every facet of their placenta serum.

• Undiluted power: Packed with a staggering 95% placenta extract, Bb lab. delivers the maximum concentration of skin-beneficial components for unparalleled results.
• Superior extraction technology: The extraction process is borrowed from the medical field. This ensures the delicate structure of the growth factors remains intact, preserving their full potency. Additionally, this technology doubles the amount of amino acids present in the final product, while simultaneously extracting only the components that directly benefit your skin.
• Hormone-free and safe: Bb lab. understands the importance of safety and meticulous extraction techniques to ensure that all hormones are removed from the placenta extract. This eliminates any potential for unwanted hormonal effects on users.
• Unmatched purity: High-temperature autoclaving is used to eliminate any viruses or bacteria that might be present. The result? A flawlessly clear, sediment-free placenta extract that stands as the purest available on the market.
• Free of harsh chemicals: What’s even more impressive is that Bb lab. achieves this level of purity without using any harsh chemicals. Their formula is entirely free of silicones, mineral oils, artificial colours, synthetic perfumes, or synthetic surfactants.

What Sets Bb lab.’s Placenta Extract Apart From Others?

Bb lab.’s Placenta Extract is sourced from high-quality, pasture-raised pedigree pigs carefully selected from six exclusive Japanese farms.

These animals are raised in a controlled environment that promotes the development of placentas rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds.

Porcine placenta was chosen as the primary ingredient due to its physiological similarities to humans and its documented anti-ageing and skin-firming properties.

Independent research further validates the effectiveness of porcine placenta extract. Research papers like “Porcine Placenta Extract Reduced Wrinkle Formation by Potentiating Epidermal Hydration” (2021) demonstrate its potential to combat dryness-induced wrinkles.

This study found that after just six weeks of applying a porcine placenta extract gel (similar to the kind used in Bb lab.’s Placenta Extract), participants experienced a significant reduction in wrinkle depth (72.1% improvement) alongside a dramatic increase in skin hydration (126.5% improvement).

Research further revealed that the extract enhanced the production of collagen and other vital proteins responsible for skin moisture retention (CERS3, FLG, TGM1, and KLK7).

This evidence suggests that placenta extract can effectively tackle wrinkle formation while simultaneously boosting hydration levels, delivering a comprehensive anti-ageing solution!

On this matter, Dr Sy shared that: “Placenta extract has moisturising properties — they are often rich in proteins, lipids, and other nutrients which increase the water content of the epidermis. Therefore, this reduces dryness-induced wrinkle formation.”

Bb lab. Placenta Extract Review

For some context, Dr Sy (37 years old) go for regular facials and sleeps well but has noticed early signs of ageing like fine lines and skin laxity.

Upon receiving the Bb lab. Placenta Extract, she thought it was a classy product and loved that it has to be stored in the fridge. She was also excited to see if the product could have anti-ageing effects.

“I am impressed with the formula and manufacturing process because it contains an undiluted solution of 95% placenta extract that also ensures the structure of growth factors stays intact. This helps double the amino acids and extracts components that are beneficial to the skin.

It is also reassuring that high-temperature autoclaving is conducted to remove viruses and bacteria. It shows that the brand has high standards,” she noted.

Additionally, this placenta serum checks all the boxes for Dr Sy when it comes to selecting an anti-ageing skincare product.

These requirements include skin type suitability for oily-combi skin, non-comedogenic features so it doesn’t cause acne, and a hypoallergenic option so there’s less risk of causing an allergic skin reaction.

“I liked the texture of the Bb lab. Placenta Extract. There are no chemicals, no unnecessary preservatives, and no fragrances. It is also gentle and non-irritant on my skin and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling,” she added.

The Results

Dr Sy believes that the Bb lab. Placenta Extract does deliver results through its ingredients, especially the growth factors which are proteins that are “naturally produced by skin cells and responsible for maintaining homeostasis” to keep our skin alive and healthy.

“When it comes to growth factors in skincare, the idea behind that is that you take these growth factors that are naturally produced by the body and promote wound regeneration, growth of collagen, growth of blood vessels, and wound healing; and if you can apply those to our skin, we can trick your skin into thinking its young and healthy and give it time to regenerate,” she explained.

In two weeks, Dr Sy noticed plumper skin with more elasticity. Her skin was also brighter, more radiant, and well-moisturised.

“My skin was more supple, fresher, and radiant. Fine lines around my forehead were less obvious. Pores were reduced as well,” she stated.

And in four weeks, she had a more even skin tone and texture, reduced appearance of pores, and reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

“I believe the Bb lab. placenta serum contains growth factors and amino acids that do help with anti-ageing. These are essential for skin renewal,” said Dr Sy.

Thoughts on Placenta Skincare, the Brand, and Bb lab.’s Placenta Serum

“Previously I have not tried any placenta skincare and was sceptical about its effectiveness. I feel more open to it now and more willing to try.

I feel more impressed with the brand after trying out the product because it did deliver results for me (i.e. brighter skin, more supple skin, reduced fine lines),” shared Dr Sy.

When choosing anti-ageing serums and products, Dr Sy recommends evaluating the ingredients and determining if they are compatible with our skin type and can really help with anti-ageing.

“I would say placenta-based creams and capsules do have certain proven skin-enhancing and anti-ageing benefits. It is one of the top ingredients we should look out for to combat ageing skin.

Personally, with Bb lab.’s product’s high concentration of growth factor and amino acids, I believe it is more superior and effective than the average skincare product. I believe it delivers better results than collagen supplements or drinking collagen soup,” she elaborated.

Where to Buy the Bb lab. Placenta Extract

Bb lab. Placenta Extract (30ml) retails for S$99 instead of S$128 at bb-lab.sg, Shopee, Lazada, and Welcia-BHG. Bundle deals are available for grabs on different platforms.

A 15ml option is also available for S$58 instead of S$68 at Shopee and Lazada.

To maintain the serum’s potency and effectiveness, it’s best to store it in the fridge. Use it immediately after cleansing as the first step, then followed by your regular skincare routine.

The distinct aroma of placenta, reminiscent of mirin or koji, may not appeal to everyone. Initially, there might be a slight odour upon applying the extract, but this is a result of Bb lab.’s commitment to avoiding added fragrances since diminishing the scent would also eliminate beneficial components essential for achieving beautiful skin.

About Dr Sy Li Lin

Dr Sy is a highly experienced aesthetic doctor with over 12 years of expertise, specialising in laser treatments and injectables. She has worked at esteemed aesthetic clinics and performed up to 500,000 laser treatments and 50,000 injectables.

She holds prestigious certifications and offers evidence-based, personalised treatments tailored to individual concerns and aesthetic goals. Dr Sy is also board-certified by The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and holds certifications in various aesthetic procedures.

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