Is PDRN Rooted in Science or Hype? A Deep Dive Into Salmon DNA
There is no shortage of unorthodox skincare trends. Whether it’s intentionally pricking the face with needles during microneedling, drawing blood for a PRP "vampire" facial, or zapping the skin with lasers… just about every aesthetic staple we have was once gawked at for its strangeness. Salmon DNA is no exception. Known in the aesthetic world as PDRN, polydeoxyribonucleotide is an ingredient famed for its use of fish DNA—usually derived from salmon sperm. Its main function in skincare is its effects on the wound-healing response, encouraging cells to produce collagen while reducing inflammation.
There is no shortage of unorthodox skincare trends. Whether it’s intentionally pricking the face with needles during microneedling, drawing blood for a PRP "vampire" facial, or zapping the skin with...
