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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

What are exosomes and are they the next hot skincare ingredient?

You may have heard the word ‘exosomes’ popping up over your social media feeds as of late and wondering what on earth they are.

Being hailed as the next holy grail skincare ingredient; exosomes are a regenerative ingredient that act as messengers between your cells. They carry information – like proteins and genetic material – from one cell to another, helping your skin repair and adapt to products much faster.

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