WHAT'S THE HYPE AROUND EXOSOME SKIN TREATMENTS?

Exosome therapies are dermatology's hottest topic. Experts share pros and cons of these treatments that promise skin rejuvenation

- Aarohi Lekhar and Akshita Prakash

As the skincare industry goes, so do its buzzwords.

One making waves in skincare clinics and on social media is the exosome treatment. But what are exosomes? They're tiny, cell-derived messengers (mainly from stem cells) that carry growth factors and proteins to help cells communicate and regenerate. The hashtag #exosome has already racked up over two million views on social media, thanks to its buzzworthy promise: improved skin texture, a youthful glow, and overall rejuvenation. These treatments use exosomes to activate skin cells through both invasive and noninvasive methods.

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Exosome treatments have already earned the celebrity stamp of approval. Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has used this treatment post-laser for accelerated healing and enhanced glow. Her sister Kendall Jenner, actor Sandra Bullock and singer Ariana Grande are also said to be a proponents of exosome treatments. In South Korea, the hub of K-beauty, many K-pop idols reportedly swear by this therapy.

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