Exosomes & SQT Bio-Microneedling
Definition
‘a cutting-edge ingredient known for its regenerative properties’
Exosomes are tiny messengers that come from cells—especially stem cells— they carry important information like proteins, growth factors, and RNA. In skincare, these exosomes are used to boost skin repair and regeneration.
Think of exosomes like delivery trucks: they carry "instructions" from healthy cells to damaged or aging skin cells, telling them how to repair, hydrate, and rejuvenate. Because they're so small, they can penetrate the skin deeply and work at the cellular level.
In practice, skincare products with exosomes are used to:
Improve skin texture and tone
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Support collagen and elastin production
Calm inflammation and help with healing
They’re often used after treatments like Bio-Microneedling to speed up healing and enhance results.
Client-friendly explanation:
"Exosomes are like little messengers from healthy cells that tell your skin how to repair and rejuvenate itself. They help boost collagen, smooth out fine lines, improve texture, and speed up healing after SQT. Think of them as a high-tech boost for glowing skin!"
The discovery of Exosomes
Exosomes were first discovered by scientists in the 1980s while studying how cells communicate. They realised that cells release tiny “bubble-like” particles—named exosomes—to send messages to other cells. These messages help control healing, inflammation and regeneration in the body.
Originally, exosomes were studied in medical fields like cancer research and regenerative medicine. Scientists noticed they played a big role in cell repair and communication, especially in stem cell therapies.
In recent years, the beauty and aesthetics industry took notice—because exosomes from healthy stem cells can tell aging or damaged skin cells how to behave like younger, healthier ones. That’s when exosomes started showing up in skincare products and advanced facial treatments.
In Beauty Treatments Today:
Exosomes are now harvested from safe sources like human stem cells or plant cells
They are purified and added to serums, ampoules, and creams
Used alongside treatments like microneedling, lasers, or peels, they boost results by enhancing skin regeneration and recovery.
Exosomes with SQT
Bio-microneedling with silicious sponge spicules creates millions of micro-channels in the skin. These spicules stimulate cell turnover, improve product absorption, and trigger a wound-healing response.
When combined with exosomes, the benefits are amplified:
Spicules open pathways: The micro-channels created allow exosomes to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Exosomes deliver growth factors: They support cell regeneration by delivering healing signals (like proteins and RNA) directly to skin cells.
Synergistic effect: Spicules stimulate renewal, and exosomes accelerate repair, calm inflammation, and boost collagen production.
Result: Brighter, smoother, and faster-recovering skin with enhanced rejuvenation effects.
Client-friendly explanation:
“We use natural micro-needles from freshwater sponges to gently stimulate your skin and create tiny openings—this wakes up your skin’s renewal process. When we apply exosomes right after, they go deeper and help your skin repair faster, boost collagen, and calm any redness. It’s like giving your skin high-tech instructions to heal and glow.”
Purpose:
To amplify collagen stimulation, accelerate healing, and deliver regenerative ingredients deeper into the skin.
Step-by-Step Protocol Exosomes with SQT
1. Pre-Treatment Prep
Cleanse the skin thoroughly with a gentle but effective cleanser.
2. Bio-Microneedling Application (Spicules)
Apply the silicious sponge spicules with a pressing technique.
3. Exosome Application
Immediately after the spicules are applied apply your exosome serum or ampoule.
Use gentle patting or pressing motions—do not massage vigorously.
Let it absorb fully. Exosomes will penetrate deeply thanks to the open micro-channels.
4. Post-Treatment Care
Apply the SQT sheet mask
Follow SQT aftercare recommendations
Identifying Exosomes
When looking for skincare products that contain exosomes, the ingredient names on the label may not always say just "exosomes." Instead, they often use scientific or brand-specific terms. Here are the most common ingredient names and indicators to look for:
Common Ingredient Names for Exosomes in Skincare:
Exosome (sometimes directly listed)
Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes
Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosomes
Extracellular Vesicles
Nano-Exosomes
Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Human Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Platelet-Derived Exosomes
MSC Exosomes (MSC = Mesenchymal Stem Cells)
Example Phrases on Product Labels:
“Human Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes”
“Nano-Particle Exosome Technology”
“Exosomal Complex”
“Bio-Derived Exosome Matrix”
“Exosome-Infused Formula”