What Are Exosomes?

April 30, 2024

What Are Exosomes

 

Exosomes. A term I’m sure we have all heard of recently that promises the improvement of the health of your skin. But what exactly is it? To put it in simpler terms, think of them as tiny ‘prime’ packages that are filled with genetic material, lipids, protein and growth factors that promote cell turnover. They are small messenger molecules which help communicate with other cells in your body.

 

What Are Benefits Of Using Exosomes

Using exosomes can drastically reduce healing time after many treatments and as they begin to gain popularity are being studied for the ability to decrease inflammation. They can  noticeably reduce the appearance of age related pigment, increase firmness in the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and hydrate and nourish the skin. It can also promote the production of collagen and elastin. When using exosomes in addition to your daily skincare routine it’s best to apply topically at night time as this is when your skin rejuvenates and cells turn over more. 

 

When Is The Ideal Time To Start Using Exosomes

the best time to them is during your 30s are the perfect time to begin. During this time the production of  collagen really takes its toll and begins to slow down.  If you want to even out skin tone, help with scars, pores and fine lines and wrinkles now is the perfect time to begin. It’s clear that there are many benefits to using exosomes and while there continues to be more studies on them, speaking with your provider to see if they are something you can benefit from is ideal.