Exosomes for skin and scalp: a professional overview

What exosome products are

Exosomes are tiny vesicles that cells release naturally, carrying proteins, lipids and other molecules. In professional aesthetics, 'exosome products' are formulations that contain these vesicles, or ingredients derived from them, made for use in skin and scalp treatments.

The term covers a wide variety of products. Sources, processing and classification differ between manufacturers, so reading each product's labelling and documents carefully is important.

How clinics use them

Exosome products are commonly used alongside other treatments, such as microneedling, as part of a skin or scalp protocol. Whether a product is meant for the skin surface after a procedure, or used in some other way, depends entirely on how the manufacturer has classified and labelled it.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on how and where the product can be used. Do not apply a product beyond its labelled use.

LUXIA Skin+ and Hair+

LUXIA's exosome range includes Exosomes Skin+ for skin protocols and Hair+ for scalp protocols. Medicare.Haus is an official LUXIA stockist.

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What to check before you stock them

Before you add an exosome product to your treatment menu, check:

• Product classification and labelling: what the product is sold as, and its permitted uses.
• The source and processing information provided by the manufacturer.
• The recommended pairing treatments and protocol.
• Storage requirements: some products need refrigeration from the moment they arrive.
• Shelf life once opened or reconstituted.
• Whether your insurance covers the protocol you plan to offer.

Storage and handling

Storage needs vary more in this category than in most. Check the pack on arrival. If a product needs refrigeration, put it in your clinic fridge straight away and keep a temperature log.

Do not use products past expiry or if the packaging is damaged, and record batch details in the patient's notes.

Talking to patients

Keep patient communication factual and in line with the manufacturer's approved wording. Avoid claims about outcomes that the product's labelling does not support. Advertising of aesthetic treatments in the UK must follow ASA and CAP rules.

Professional use

This guide is general product information for trained professionals. It is not clinical advice. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU), your training, your insurer's requirements and current UK guidance.