"Exosomes" are a keyword that has been gaining attention in the fields of beauty and health in recent years. They are tiny capsules with a diameter of around 100 nanometers that are secreted by cells and are packed with miRNA, proteins, lipids, and other components. These components act as "messengers" that transmit information between cells, and have been found to play important roles in internal repair, inflammation control, immune regulation, and more .
Among these exosomes , "plant-derived exosomes" obtained from plants have been attracting attention in recent years. They are found in plants such as grapes, broccoli, green tea, aloe, and dragon fruit, and are considered highly safe because they are extracted from natural ingredients commonly consumed . Dragon fruit-derived exosomes in particular have been reported to have strong antioxidant properties, inhibit UV damage, and support collagen and elastin production, and research is ongoing into them as an ideal ingredient for maintaining skin elasticity and clarity.
Unlike human- or animal-derived exosomes, plant-derived exosomes are characterized by the absence of ethical issues and risks associated with their collection. They are also more easily mass-produced than cell-derived materials and offer superior stability. These characteristics have led to a rapid expansion of their application in cosmetics, supplements, inner care products, and more. In recent years, development of "edible skin care" using exosomes extracted from edible plants has also progressed, garnering attention as a next-generation approach to comprehensively improving the skin, mucous membranes, and intestinal environment .
However, much about the mechanism of action of plant exosomes remains unknown, and there are areas where further research is needed, such as safety when used long-term as a concentrated ingredient, absorption pathways, etc. However, the concept of harnessing the vitality of nature as it is, without relying on artificial additives or chemical synthesis, resonates deeply with the current trends in clean beauty and wellness.
Communicating the messages sent by cells using the power of plants .
Plant-derived exosomes are the "natural science" of the future, regulating everything from the depths of your skin to your mind.