Ingredient
Exosomes
Scientific name: Extracellular Vesicles · Soothing, communication vesicles
Exosomes are tiny vesicles, roughly 30 to 150 nanometres, that cells release to signal to each other. The clinical research uses human stem cell exosomes applied in clinics after laser or microneedling. Human derived material is prohibited in EU cosmetics, so every exosome product sold in Germany, Austria and Switzerland uses plant or ferment derived vesicles. Read the full story in our guide Exosomes in skincare explained, and compare it with our PDRN guide.
Exosomes are tiny vesicles cells release to signal to each other. Human derived ones are prohibited in EU cosmetics, so exosome products sold in Germany, Austria and Switzerland use plant or ferment derived vesicles. Read them as good botanical soothing and hydrating ingredients.
Good for
Best Korean products with Exosomes
No published products use this yet.
Good fit for
- • Skin recovering after in clinic microneedling, peels or laser, as advised by the practitioner
- • Sensitive or atopic skin looking for a fragrance free soothing ampoule
- • Curious skincare readers with realistic expectations around hydration and calm
Worth skipping if
- • Budgets where a peptide serum, sunscreen and ceramide cream come first
- • Anyone expecting the results of clinic exosome treatments from a shelf product
Frequently asked questions
› Are exosomes in cosmetics from human cells?
Not in the EU. Cells, tissues and products of human origin are prohibited in cosmetics, so exosome products sold in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are plant or ferment based.
› Do exosome serums work?
As soothing, hydrating botanical serums, often yes. For the regenerative signal described in stem cell studies there is no evidence for the cosmetic versions.
› Exosomes or PDRN?
Choose by the rest of the formula and by price, because neither delivers its headline mechanism through intact skin. For clinic aftercare, follow your practitioner.
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