Could the secret to revolutionary skin care advancements be hidden in the tiniest of cellular structures? As medical aesthetics professionals, it is vital to stay current on the rapidly evolving treatment technology and cutting-edge solutions to enhance your patients' skin health and appearance. Enter exosomes – microscopic messengers that are reshaping our understanding of cellular communication and regeneration in skincare. Exosomes are rapidly emerging as a key player in the field of aesthetics. A growing number of brands are incorporating exosomes into their topical products, sparking a debate between proponents of plant-derived exosomes and those favoring mammalian-derived exosomes. While researchers are exploring the fusion of these two types of exosomes, this innovation has yet to reach the skin care market.
Plant- vs. Mammalian-Derived Exosomes
Unravelling the unique advantages of both plant- and mammalian-derived exosomes, can provide invaluable insight into how each one can play their own vital role in elevating your skin care treatments and deliver exceptional results for your patients. Rather than an "either or situation," comparing the benefits of plant-derived and mammalian-derived varieties in skin care applications reveals their complementary nature, making an argument for the value of integrating both plant and mammalian exosomes in skin care and aesthetics.
In our recent survey which asked, Are you interested in learning about the different benefits of plant and mammalian-derived exosomes? 93% of readers said yes and 7% said no.
4 Benefits Unique to Plant & Mammalian-Derived Exosomes
As the aesthetic industry continues to evolve, the integration of exosomes, whether plant-derived or MSC/mammalian-derived exosomes, represents a significant advancement in skin care technology. These innovative products offer promising solutions for professionals seeking to provide cutting-edge treatments and enhanced results for their clients. The ongoing research and development in this field suggest that exosomes will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of aesthetic medicine, making them a skin care ingredient you'll want to keep your eyes on. Here are four informative MedEsthetics articles to help you do just that.
Benefits of Plant-Derived Exosomes
1. Vytrus Biotech Develops Plant Exosomes, Presents Customizable Exosomic Peptides: "It is possible to customize and guide plant cells to produce different kinds of exosomes for skin and hair care. For example, Vytrus Biotech developed Curcuma longa exosomes to improve skin hydration and regeneration, hair density and hair loss. Also, Centella asiatica exosomes to activate cutaneous genes related to aging, the skin barrier and hydration in keratinocytes (increased expression of type I collagen, inhibition of elastase, etc.), with "powerful regenerative and anti-wrinkle effects on the skin."
2. Acne, Regenerative Aesthetics & Individualized Treatments Top the Trends at SCALE 2024: Plant-derived exosomes offer benefits such as enhanced intercellular communication, improved post-procedure recovery and extended shelf life. Induction Therapies PRX⁸ Plant-Exo Stimulation Serum features a synergistic blend of four key collagen nourishing ingredients, plant exosomes, copper tripeptides, all-trans retinol and hyaluronic acid, to stimulate conditions for cellular turnover, revitalizing cells and improving the appearance of healthy hair and skin, as well as amplifying treatment results.
Benefits of Mammalian-Derived Exosomes
3. Jordan Plews, Ph.D., Introduces the Endless Possibilities of Exosomes to Aesthetics: Mammalian-derived exosomes have the advantage when it comes to their potential impact on regenerative aesthetics. Mammalian-derived exosomes, particularly MSC exosomes, excel in promoting tissue regeneration and cellular rejuvenation. The challenge for manufacturers lies in ensuring purity, maintaining stability during extraction and formulation, and addressing their shorter shelf life.
4. Editor's Picks: Plant- vs. Mammalian-Derived Exosomes: ExoCel Bio’s Exovex serum contains high quality, high concentration, non-lyophilized and purified exosomes. Designed to reduce inflammation, speed up recovery time and enhance the results of aesthetic treatments, Exovex activates the body’s natural cellular repair by utilizing mRNA and growth factors, thereby enhancing the appearance of wrinkles, skin texture, tone and fine lines. The exosomes in Exovex contain thousands of bio-active molecules, including peptide growth factors, mRNA that codes for collagen, keratin and elastin, in addition to other anti-aging and anti-inflammatory proteins.
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