PDRN: The Ingredient Everyone Is Talking About
If you’ve been following what’s trending in skincare, you’ve probably noticed PDRN showing up more and more. It’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about ingredients and for good reason. Clients and skincare professionals alike are starting to see just how powerful it can be when it comes to healing, calming, and supporting the skin on a deeper level.
So what is PDRN, and why are we so excited about it?
What is PDRN?
PDRN stands for Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a type of DNA extract that’s most commonly sourced from salmon. What makes it so special is that salmon DNA is very similar to human DNA, which means it can have therapeutic and restorative effects on our skin.
Before it made its way into skincare, PDRN was already being studied and used in healthcare for its healing abilities supporting everything from wound repair to reducing inflammation. That foundation in science is part of why it’s gained so much attention in professional skin care.
Why is PDRN powerful for skin?
Here’s what makes PDRN stand out:
🌿 Calms inflammation – Helps reduce redness and irritation.
💧 Heals + repairs – Supports the skin’s natural recovery process.
✨ Boosts collagen + elastin – Restores firmness and elasticity for a youthful bounce.
🌸 Improves tone – Helps reduce pigmentation and brighten the complexion.
🛡️ Protects – Provides antioxidant defense against environmental stressors.
In short: it works with your skin at the cellular level, helping it function the way it’s meant to.
How is it used in skincare?
PDRN can be used in two ways:
Injectable treatments (often offered in medical settings), where it stimulates collagen and elastin to plump and regenerate the skin.
Topical skincare products, where it’s formulated into creams, serums, and gels that can be applied directly to the skin. Even in topical form, research shows it helps calm inflammation, repair damage, and support firmer, healthier-looking skin.
Why we love it at AM Skincare
We believe in working with the skin, not against it and that’s exactly what PDRN does. Instead of forcing quick results, it helps restore balance, strength, and resilience from the inside out. That means healthier skin in the long run, not just a temporary glow.
PDRN may be trending in aesthetics, but for us, it’s more than a buzzword—it’s an ingredient that aligns perfectly with our barrier-first, non-inflammatory approach to skin health. And that’s something worth getting excited about. 💙