The lies told about Exosomes to watch for!

You may see skincare brands talking about “plant exosomes” right now. Here’s what’s really going on:

🔬 What exosomes really are:

Exosomes are tiny messenger packages released by human and animal cells. They carry proteins and genetic material that signal repair, regeneration, and healing between our own cells.

🌱 What plants have instead:

Plants also release little vesicles (like tiny bubbles), but they’re not true exosomes. Scientists call them plant extracellular vesicles (PEVs) or exosome-like vesicles. They can carry antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and other plant goodies into our cells — but they do not send human growth or healing signals like real exosomes do.

⚖️ Why the difference matters:

• In science: Plant vesicles ≠ human exosomes.
• In marketing: Companies sometimes blur the lines and call them “exosomes” to sound high-tech.

💡 The takeaway:

Plant vesicles can be great for skin health (they can deliver natural actives efficiently), but they are not the same as regenerative exosomes used in medical research. Don’t be fooled into paying sky-high prices for something being hyped as “plant exosome therapy” — because in strict science, that doesn’t exist.