Curious about PDRN in your K-beauty serums?
This trending ingredient—often called “salmon DNA”—has gained popularity for skin repair, hydration, and barrier support. But what exactly is it? And does it live up to the hype?
In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aleksandra Brown breaks down what PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is, how it works, and how it’s used in both injectable skin boosters and K-beauty skincare products.
You’ll learn:
✔️ What PDRN is and how it works on the skin
✔️ Why it’s derived from salmon DNA
✔️ The difference between PDRN in skincare vs injectables
✔️ Who might benefit from using PDRN
✔️ Derm-reviewed PDRN products from Anua, Medicube, and more
Whether you’re looking to soothe, hydrate, or restore your skin barrier, this deep dive will help you decide if PDRN deserves a spot in your skincare routine.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro what is PDRN?
01:00 – How does PDRN work?
03:59 – Product recommendations
9:25 – Final Thoughts
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Anua Pdrn Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum:
Medicube Pdrn Pink Peptide Serum:
Rejuran Turnover Ampoule:
Genabelle PDRN Rejuvenating Toner:
Vt Cosmetics Pdrn Essence 100:
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I am currently using this PDRN cream moisturizer and it does made my skin clear and lightens my skin and my skin looks so much healthy
Fix your microphone 😢😑
I did not expect seman
Anyone here from that girl getting salmon sperm directly into her mouth. The man squeezed the fish and she just held her mouth open for it. Like wtf
Your Video need to balance audio stereo, or turn it to mono pls