Introduction to Exosomes

Exosomes are one of the latest and greatest new skincare treatments available in 2024!

This guide will give a comprehensive overview of exosomes, what they are, what they do, and where you can get them...

What are exosomes?

Exosomes are naturally occurring particles in the body, primarily derived from stem cells. Within the body, they carry genetic information, proteins, multiple growth factors, and messenger RNA. They play a critical role in cell-to-cell communication, enabling cells to operate efficiently, and in treatment terms, helping older cells to behave more like those in younger individuals. Likewise, they exhibit potent repair and regenerative capabilities.

Because of this, many are now asking what exosomes can do for them and their skincare concerns...

Stem Cells vs Exosomes

Exosomes share significant functions with stem cells while also possessing distinctive features. Stem cells gained popularity in the early 2000s for the ability to signal new tissue growth in adults.

Since then, exosomes have emerged as an efficient means of transmitting these same essential signals vital for the body's healing processes, without having to resort to the difficult process of harvesting and utilising human stem cells, which is often prohibitively expensive for the average consumer. 

Where do exosomes come from?

While exosomes are not stem cells, they are in fact derived from stem cells. 'Traditonally', exosomes are obtained by harvesting stem cells from human tissues like umbilical cords, bone marrow, and fat. However, this is not without difficulty, expense or controversy.

More recently, and in the UK, exosomes have been sourced from the stem cells of the Damascus rose plant, due to the similar size and shape to exosomes derived from human stem cells.

Because of the difficulty, cost and controversy associated with human derived stem cells, the development of Damascus rose derived exosomes represents an exciting and innovative development in beauty treatments. This development allows consumers to experience the benefits of stem cells at a greatly reduced cost and ease of treatment.

How exosomes work (in science terms!)

Exosomes, a type of 'vesicle', are produced and released by epidermal keratinocytes, the primary cells in the top layer of the skin. These vesicles carry various natural components vital skin health, stimulating skin barrier repair, tissue growth, wound healing, and other crucial functions, including but not limited to:

• Facilitating RNA and immune cell exchange between cells
• Transferring growth factors for skin rejuvenation

Benefits of Exosome Treatment for your Skin (in simple terms!)

Exosome therapy boasts scientifically proven regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and immune modulatory properties. In simple terms, powerful benefits for the skin include:

• Anti-aging
• Skin tightening and lifting (stimulating up to 600% more collagen and 300% more elastin production)
• Skin brightening
• Improvement in the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, and skin radiance
• Improvement of hyperpigmentation, dark circles, and melasma
• Reduction in redness and inflammation (rosacea, acne, dermatitis, psoriasis)
• Healing of the skin barrier in cases of eczema
• Improved wound healing and scar reduction

Exosome Treatment for Hair

Exosomes can even be used to improve hair quality and health!

Exosomes promote hair growth by enhancing scalp health, making them highly safe and suitable treatment for various hair loss and hair quality conditions.

Because exosomes treat the scalp the same way they treat skin on other areas of the body, exosomes can safely be applied to the scalp the same way they are applied to other areas.

Where can I get exosomes?

Although exosomes are a growing and advanced domain in skincare treatments, availability is currently limited to just a few suppliers. At Skin By Science, we are proud to be one of the first to offer a range of exosomes products! If you would like to know more about exosome products available at Skin By Science, feel free to contact us for a consultation. Alternatively, feel free to browse our range of exciting products in the Skin By Science store...