I tried Human Growth Factor skincare for 3 months… worth It or hype?

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/SELFCARE to get your free sample pack with any purchase. :)

This video is NOT intended as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please talk to your doctor about your unique situation. 🤍

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:49 What are Growth Factors?
02:28 Product Specs
03:46 Personal results
05:09 LMNT
06:20 Personal experience
08:38 Before / After
09:17 Are they worth the $$$?
11:02 Cancer risk?
12:29 TLDR

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Neogenesis Recovery Serum https://go.shopmy.us/p-33089968
TNS Advanced Serum https://go.shopmy.us/p-33845775
Tretinoin - Future Formula by Agency https://go.shopmy.us/p-33090024
Haruharu 2GF Ampoule ($23) https://amzn.to/3SFaXI1
The Ordinary 15% GF ($16)
Amazon https://amzn.to/43iBDU1
Sephora https://go.shopmy.us/p-18107681

Hey guys,
I hope you enjoyed this video or took away something new about Growth Factors. This is a world I have only just started to dive into and I'm super excited to learn more. Please share your experiences with or without growth factors. Would you ever pay several hundred dollars for a human-derived GF serum?? I love hearing from you guys!

xo Robin
Ps: sorry the audio got a bit messed up in some parts... forever working on improving. :)

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