Exosomes were a revolutionary discovery, and now they’re revolutionizing regenerative aesthetics.
The skincare topical products that contain them are delivering stellar, unprecedented skin rejuvenation treatments results.
So what are they?
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are tiny sacs called vesicles that are made in our bodies by stem cells.
The tiny sacs contain growth factors, peptides, and other vital biosignaling molecules. The tiny sacs travel across cell membranes to deliver their cargo.
In tissue healing topicals used in regenerative aesthetics, exosomes carry cargos that activate the stem cells in the injured tissue. This enhances the tissue’s regenerative capacity for collagen and extracellular matrix (elastin) production.
Advances in technology have enabled exosomes to be cultivated from mesenchymal stem cells and those with specific properties to be isolated. These advances have paved the way for developing new, more effective targeted drug delivery systems with unprecedented safety.
Exosomes are delicate, and it was a technology hurdle to stabilize them at room temperature. Those produced today encapsulate and stabilize growth factors and other biosignals, protecting them from degradation and increasing their effectiveness.
Exosomes in Regenerative Aesthetics
Exosome topical skin care products naturally improve intercellular communication and tissue regeneration. They help deliver healthier skin by signaling cells to reduce inflammation while producing more collagen and elastin.
Controlled injuries have been used to regenerate fresher, healthier skin since CO2 laser resurfacing and microneedling treatments evolved in the 1960s and 1970s. They leverage the body’s healing response to generate new, healthier skin for natural results.
