In our July/August Editor's Eye on the Industry, Rebecca dives into the battle of the exosomes! Here are four impressive plant- vs. mammalian-derived exosomes contenders.
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Exosomes are now popping up all over aesthetics and in skin care. The entrance of an ever-growing number of brands formulating topical exosome products has created a bit of a rivalry between those offering plant-derived vs. mammalian-derived exosomes. Researchers are now actually fusing plant and mammalian-derived exosomes to get the best of both worlds, but this innovation hasn’t quite reached the world of skin care just yet. Plant-derived-exosomes help improve intercellular communication, post-procedure recovery and have better stability and a longer shelf life than mammalian-derived exosomes. However, they don’t have the same potential for being a power player in the regenerative aesthetics/medicine arena. In comparison, mammalian-derived exosomes have the advantage when it comes to their ability to enhance and activate tissue regeneration, literally turning the clock back at a cellular level. The main disadvantage with mammalian-derived exosomes is ensuring their purity, maintaining stability through the extraction process and product formulation, and their shorter shelf life. Either way you look at it, both plant-derived and mammalian-derived exosomes have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the impressive plant vs. mammalian exosomes contenders. I will leave you to decide which side of the fence you are on in this battle of the exosomes.
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Exosomes are now popping up all over aesthetics and in skin care. The entrance of an ever-growing number of brands formulating topical exosome products has created a bit of a rivalry between those offering plant-derived vs. mammalian-derived exosomes. Researchers are now actually fusing plant and mammalian-derived exosomes to get the best of both worlds, but this innovation hasn’t quite reached the world of skin care just yet. Plant-derived-exosomes help improve intercellular communication, post-procedure recovery and have better stability and a longer shelf life than mammalian-derived exosomes. However, they don’t have the same potential for being a power player in the regenerative aesthetics/medicine arena. In comparison, mammalian-derived exosomes have the advantage when it comes to their ability to enhance and activate tissue regeneration, literally turning the clock back at a cellular level. The main disadvantage with mammalian-derived exosomes is ensuring their purity, maintaining stability through the extraction process and product formulation, and their shorter shelf life. Either way you look at it, both plant-derived and mammalian-derived exosomes have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the impressive plant vs. mammalian exosomes contenders. I will leave you to decide which side of the fence you are on in this battle of the exosomes.
Plant- vs. Mammalian-Derived Exosomes
Plant-Derived Exosomes
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.
Croma's EXO|E Revitalizing Complex is a consortia of plant-based secretory factors, including plant-derived exosomes, that correspond to the skin’s needs. The bio-based patented technology helps support and supplement the skin’s balance. EXO|E skin revitalizing complex is comprised of a comprehensively curated collection of thousands of potent, naturally occurring plant secretory factors, collectively named Consortia Factors ⍺1 (CF - ⍺1). CF - ⍺1 includes growth factors, peptides, liposomes, amino acids, proteins and exosomes.
Mammalian-Derived Exosomes
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Benev’s Exosome Regenerative Complex (& ERC+) is a fast-absorbing, intensive dual-action complex formulated with the concentrated power of stem cell derived lyophilized exosomes, potent growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, amino acids and vitamins. The complementary Exo Balm: Exosome Post-Care Optimizing Balm combines the concentrated power of exosomes with a post-care optimizing balm containing over 20 intensive hydrators to optimize treatment results and reduce downtime.
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.
