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@section('page-description', "Learn about Quintessence Biologics' ethical sourcing practices for human umbilical cord and amniotic membrane tissues. Discover how integrity and responsibility shape our regenerative skincare and haircare products.")
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                <h4 class="text-center">INTEGRITY IN INNOVATION</h4>
                <h1 class="fs-96 fw-strong text-center mb-64">OUR ETHICAL SOURCING PROMISE</h1>
                <p class="text-center fs-20">The extraordinary potential of umbilical cord and amniotic membrane tissues, once overlooked and discarded post-birth, is now at the forefront of regenerative medicine. These pristine sources of stem cells, untouched by environmental factors that affect adult stem cells, are a treasure trove for regeneration, healing, and even slowing down aging. New parents are now banking on these tissues to harness their unparalleled regenerative capabilities. The impact is already significant, with millions benefiting from therapies derived from these tissues worldwide. Numerous products are advancing toward FDA approval for a variety of conditions.</p>
                <p class="text-center fs-20">Our mission is to make the remarkable benefits of these tissues accessible for aesthetic enhancement. We want to empower every single of us to reach our ultimate aesthetic potential by offering the bioactive biomolecules derived from the umbilical cord and amniotic membrane tissue.</p>
                <p class="text-center fs-20">At Quintessence Biologics, we are committed to not just creating the right products but doing it the right way. Our dedication to ethical sourcing of human umbilical cord and amniotic membrane tissue is a cornerstone of our operations, ensuring that every ingredient we use meets the highest standards of safety and integrity.</p>
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                    <h1 class="fs-72 fw-strong mb-32">Ethical Sources</h1>
                    <p class="fs-20">We partner with FDA-registered cord banks and hospitals across the U.S. to source eligible tissues. These partnerships guarantee that our sourcing practices are ethical, responsible, and compliant with all regulations.</p>
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                        <h1 class="fs-72 fw-strong mb-32">Rigorous Donor Standards</h1>
                        <p class="fs-20 mb-32">Our donor program requires:</p>
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                            <li class="fs-20">Healthy, full-term live births via scheduled cesarean section.</li>
                            <li class="fs-20">Expectant mothers must not have disqualifying medical conditions.</li>
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                    <h1 class="fs-72 fw-strong mb-32">Comprehensive Screening</h1>
                    <p class="fs-20 mb-32">Eligible donors undergo thorough screening, including:</p>
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                        <h1 class="fs-72 fw-strong mb-32">Advanced Testing</h1>
                        <p class="fs-20 mb-32">We test for a range of infectious diseases in FDA CLIA-certified labs, including:</p>
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                            <li class="fs-20">Human Immunodeficiency Virus I & II (HIVAg & HIVNT)</li>
                            <li class="fs-20">Hepatitis B and C Virus (HBsAg, HBVNT, HCVAg & HCVNT)</li>
                            <li class="fs-20">Trypanosoma Cruzi</li>
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                            <li class="fs-20">Human T-lymphotropic Virus (HTLV-I & II)</li>
                            <li class="fs-20">Cytomegalovirus (CMV)</li>
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                        <p class="fs-20 mb-32">Only tissues that test negative for all these diseases are used in our products.</p>
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                <h1 class="fw-strong mb-24">Our Promise to You</h1>
                <p class="fs-20">By adhering to these rigorous standards, Quintessence Biologics ensures that every product we offer not only enhances your beauty but does so responsibly and ethically. Our unwavering commitment to FDA compliance in sourcing reflects our dedication to the highest ethical practices in the industry. You can trust that our products are not only effective but also sourced with the utmost respect for safety, quality, and ethical responsibility</p>
                <p class="fs-20"> We believe that true beauty stems from a foundation of integrity and responsibility. In choosing  Quintessence Biologics, you are part of a movement that values not just the efficacy and luxury of our products, but also the ethical journey behind their creation</p>
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