If you consider yourself a skincare guru or if you enjoy researching all the latest aesthetic trends, you have probably heard of exosomes. Exosomes were discovered in the 1980s but just recently began making an appearance in the skincare world. While studying stem cells, it was discovered that platelets have exosomes, with significant renewing potential. This raised the question of what exosomes could do for the skin’s appearance. Now in 2026, exosomes are readily available for in office treatments and can be found in at-home skincare products.

Exosomes are tiny vesicles made up of proteins, growth factors, peptides, and antioxidants that are naturally released in the body. Think of them as tiny messengers that help other cells in the body communicate. Their role is to assist cells with coordinating repair, regeneration, and inflammation control. Most skincare products work on the surface layers of the skin however exosomes support how the skin cells communicate and repair themselves. This creates an environment for the skin to rejuvenate more effectively from within.

When paired with microneedling, such as Vivace™ and SkinPen®, exosomes can help support the skin’s natural healing process, enhancing overall treatment results. Microneedling creates thousands of microchannels in the skin, which allow products to penetrate deeper into the tissue. When used immediately post treatment, exosomes can help support the skin’s natural healing response, further stimulate collagen and elastin production, improve cellular communication, and calm post-treatment inflammation and redness.

Exosome products now included with all microneedling treatments at SCG.

Exosomes are commonly used to address the same skin concerns that microneedling treatments improve, including uneven skin tone, scarring, dull skin, and early signs of aging. Combining exosomes with microneedling treatments will enhance the benefits of these procedures, as well as support the healing process.

An exosome product for at-home use is now included in all of our Vivace™ and SkinPen® treatments. SoME™ Skincare and (plated)™ Skin Science are options to enhance the results of our microneedling services after treatment. Our trained, registered nurses are happy to discuss which option is right for you.

Stay tuned for a follow up article on our two exosome options, (plated)™ Skin Science & SoME™ Skincare, their differences, and who would benefit from each!

SkinPen® & Vivace™ microneedling address uneven skin tone, scarring, dull skin, & early signs of aging.