PDRN in skincare: What’s in the serum – and who is it suitable for?
PDRN appears in more and more Korean sera. We explain what the term means and what you can pay attention to when choosing.
PDRN in skincare: What’s in the serum – and who is it suitable for?
PDRN sounds like a laboratory, but it is often found on the packaging right next to hyaluronic acid, peptides or collagen. The abbreviation means polydeoxyribonucleotide and refers to DNA fragments. You will often come across the name Sodium DNA on a cosmetic ingredient list.
Cosmetics are not the same as an injection
Some of the known PDRN research comes from medical applications or studies using injections. A serum remains on a different application route. The results cannot therefore simply be transferred to the bottle in the bathroom. Statements such as “repairs DNA” or promises of safe healing are not appropriate abbreviations for a cosmetic product.
The entire formulation can still be interesting: humectants, niacinamide or peptides determine how the product feels on your skin.
Two serums, two different recipes
The Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum combines sodium DNA with several forms of hyaluronic acid. In addition to sodium DNA, the Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum contains, among other things, peptides, niacinamide, hydrolyzed collagen and fragrance. That doesn’t automatically make anything better; it answers different desires.
If you are undecided between the two, our PDRN serum comparison opens both products side by side. You can also find the detailed context in our editorial Anua–Medicube comparison .
How to classify PDRN
Use a PDRN serum like a normal serum step: after cleansing and optional toner, before the cream. The instructions for the specific product are crucial. Apply one at a time if your skin reacts quickly. If you have a good moisturizing routine, you don’t necessarily need additional PDRN.
Want to look up an INCI name? In Understanding Ingredients you can classify components. In the next article we will take a closer look at what “salmon”, “rose” or “vegan” can mean in PDRN.
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