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One of the most buzzed-about skincare discoveries of late is exosomes.
These tiny communicators are said to do everything from boosting in-office procedures to reducing inflammation and even growing hair.
Consider this your guide on all things exosomes.
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What Are Exosomes?
So why the sudden interest?
DeHaven says these anti-inflammatory potentials are behind exosomes' popularity.
“Inflammatory processes drive aging processes,” she explains.
you’re free to see changes in the skin as soon as six weeks after an exosome treatment.
“Using exosomes can also improve the results of a treatment depending on how they are incorporated.”
Adding an exosome therapy onto a laser or microneedling can add an extra $300 to the treatment.
Expect new ways of using exosomes to become more mainstream as research proves new uses.
That’s because exosomes are so small they may have limited benefits due to penetration, Garshick posits.
“It uses platelets derived from FDA-approved platelet banks and helps support soft tissue rejuvenation,” she says.
Exosome therapy has no standard regulation or protocol, so always be careful when introducing it into your routine.
