The invention is directed compositions containing growth agents synthesized from cultured cells from skin. Skin cells such as keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts are cultured in vitro in cell medium and in the course of culture the cultured cells synthesize and secrete agents into the cell medium. The medium containing agents are collected and incorporated into pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations to treat an individual. The preparation is applied and has a rejuvenating effect on the cells and tissue.