PDRN: What Science Says About This Viral Skincare Ingredient
28 November 20254 min read
PDRN has gone from a clinical wound-healing compound to the hottest ingredient in K-beauty. We explain what it actually does — and whether the hype is justified.
PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) spent decades as a clinical compound used in wound healing and regenerative medicine before Korean skincare brands noticed its potential. Now it's the most-searched ingredient on skinglow.ge — and for good reason.
What Is PDRN?
PDRN is a DNA fragment derived from salmon or trout sperm cells. Its molecular structure is remarkably similar to human DNA, which allows it to interact with skin cells in ways that most skincare ingredients cannot. It activates the A2A adenosine receptor pathway — essentially triggering the skin's own repair mechanisms.
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