Few skincare ingredients have attracted the level of global attention that PDRN has in recent years. Once best known for its use in Korean dermatology clinics, the DNA-derived ingredient has since made its way from injectable treatments into serums, masks, and other skincare products around the world. Now, as vegan versions begin appearing on shelves, one question keeps coming up: Are they backed by the same science as traditional PDRN products—or simply sharing the same acronym?