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In this episode, Dr. Ben Johnson dives deep into the controversial world of exosomes and growth factors in skincare. Spurred by social media misinformation, Dr. Ben clarifies the biological reality of these molecules, explaining how Osmosis isolates and stabilizes over 500 unique proteins to drive permanent skin remodeling. Dr. Ben explains the meticulous process of cultivating human stem cells and fibroblasts at body temperature to produce a growth medium rich in exosomes (small carrier vesicles) and ectosomes (larger vesicles). He shares clinical data on how these molecules survive at room…
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Ben Johnson, MD | Founder & CEO of Osmosis Beauty · Arts & Books · English
Dr. Ben is an Innovator, Founder and the CEO of Osmosis Beauty, and has uncovered industry shifting science and treatment protocols that are transforming the face of skincare (pardon the pun). This podcast explores ingredient myths and truths, what toxins do, botox, skin mapping, healing internally,
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