More effective than any anti-aging agent, this active ingredient validated by scientists is finally arriving in our serums and moisturizing creams. Here is the new little beauty genius.
Forget retinol, collagen and hyaluronic acid. In beauty salons and laboratories, a newcomer is showing up and could well shake up all our anti-aging rituals. More than a simple cosmetic active ingredient, this “intelligent” technology – straight from medical research – promises to literally reprogram the youthfulness of our cells. If Hollywood stars already swear by this method to find plump skin and a porcelain complexion without going through surgery, the general public is preparing to discover this miraculous “messenger” capable of repairing the damage of time from the inside. But then, what is this new holy grail of beauty that is taking over our cosmetics and guaranteeing a new skin effect in record time?
If you are familiar with the beauty aisles, you may have seen this name that looks like a molecule from another planet. Until now rarely used in products, it is nevertheless quite common among professionals. His name? Exosomes. These are tiny vesicles (300 times smaller than a pore), naturally present in the body, which play a key role in cell communication with each other. Often, exosomes contain specific “cargo”, such as proteins, lipids, or even genetic material (DNA for example).
In cosmetics, unlike classic ingredients which provide a substance to the skin (such as fat to nourish or water to hydrate), they transport active ingredients directly to the cells for maximum effectiveness. They then act like guided missiles and the effect of the ingredients becomes more significant, truly targeted where the skin needs it most. Basically, in a cream or serum, we use the exosome as an ultra-perfected empty shell that we fill with what we want (hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, vitamins, peptides, etc.). Where most active ingredients are blocked by the lipid barrier, the exosome has a membrane of the same nature as that of our cells. When it comes into contact with the target cell, it fuses with it or is “swallowed” and “digested” to transmit its ingredients to it.
Now that the functioning of exosomes no longer holds any secrets for you, what exactly are their impacts on the skin? Ultra-effective anti-aging, they have the ability to boost the natural production of collagen and elastin to record levels, thus restoring spectacular firmness and bounce to the face. Beyond anti-aging, they excel in skin repair: they instantly calm inflammation, erase redness and accelerate healing, which makes them the ideal post-procedure (laser, peeling) allies.
Finally, they refine the skin’s texture and regulate pigment spots, thus providing a radiant complexion without ever damaging the epidermis. So, during your next beauty shopping trip, look for these little miracle messengers and move on to cosmetics 3.0.
