PDRN

PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a cosmetic ingredient made of DNA fragments, often sourced from salmon, sometimes from plants. It became one of the most talked-about ingredients in Korean skincare. In cosmetics, PDRN formulas are used to help skin feel hydrated and look smoother, plumper and more rested.

Our selection: Anua's PDRN serum, cream and capsule mask, Dr.Althea PDRN Reju 5000 Cream, the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen gel mask, the VT Cosmetics PDRN hydrogel mask, and our PDRN Starter routine.

How to use PDRN

  • Serum after toner, cream as the last step, morning and evening.
  • Masks 1 to 3 times a week, as described on each product page.
  • PDRN is easy to combine with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide or vitamin C. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.

FAQ

Where does PDRN in skincare come from?
It depends on the product. In our selection, Anua and Medicube use PDRN from salmon, VT Cosmetics a plant-derived PDRN from ginseng (vegan) and Dr.Althea Reju 5000 a probiotic-derived PDRN. Each product's ingredient list gives the details.

Where should I start?
With a serum or a cream, used every day. The PDRN Starter routine combines a toner, a serum and a cream.