The skincare market represents a huge opportunity for beauty brands, especially in the anti-aging category, which is among the top five skincare concerns influencing consumers to purchase. And it's not only women who are buying skincare products—more than half of all the men in the U.S. are, too.

Retinoids are considered the gold standard in improving the appearance of wrinkles and acne, because numerous studies have proven their efficacy. As a result, many brands market serums, creams, and lotions that contain retinol to deliver wrinkle-fighting benefits.

But—Is there a better anti-aging formula? Modern Molecules says its Regenex Renewal Serum "introduces a new category of medical cosmetics where healthcare innovation meets skincare aesthetics."

The serum is launching on October 28th in Singapore and online, including the TikTok Shop. It's packaged in an orange bottle with a pump dispenser. 

Modern Molecules leveraged healthcare-inspired formulation technology, and repurposed it for use in a cosmetic. Regenex Complex is a medical-grade ingredient that is patent-pending—and the star of Regenex Renewal Serum. The company says its formula out-performs retinol as an anti-aging product, relying on exosomes, peptides, and spicules— which are ingredients used to regenerate burned skin.

Dr. Baek Ji Hwoon, a dermatologist based in Seoul, Korea, led the product development team, and comments, "Regenex Renewal Serum represents a significant advancement in anti-aging and delivers performance that has shown statistically significant superior efficacy versus retinol. It can trigger skin cell regeneration from deep within, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation while improving overall skin texture."

Exosomes, Spicules, & Peptides Are Skincare's Next Trend?

We've all heard about the efficacy of peptides in skincare, but what about the other ingredients in the formulation? Here are more details about the exosomes and spicules in Modern Molecules' Regenix Renewal Serum.

Exosomes are powerful nanoparticles that signal skin cells to regenerate and initiate the cell renewal process, boosting collagen production for plumper, more youthful skin, according to Modern Molecules. 

Elle said exosomes are the latest buzzword in skincare, and quoted Dafna Gershoony, PA-C, CEO of ContŌR, who explained that in a skincare formulation, they can "drastically reduce wound healing times, noticeably reduce the appearance of age-related pigmentation, increase firmness in skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate and nourish the skin, and promote the production of collagen and elastin.”

What's a spicule in skincare? "Microscopic particles that are derived from marine sponges," Joshua Zeichner, MD, tells Byrdie, and spicules help deliver active ingredients in a skincare formula.  

Clinical Studies Prove Efficacy

Based in Seoul, Korea, Modern Molecules' research team, led by Hwoon, has over 100 years of combined research experience—and has published more than 200 peer-reviewed studies. The serum is backed by an independent study performed by the Korean Skin Center.

The Regenex Complex is clinically proven to achieve:

• 7.2x better wrinkle reduction than retinol
• 17x better reduction in pigmentation and age spots
• Visible delay in ageing by an average of 5.5 years after 8 weeks of daily use
• 65% increase in collagen production within 2 weeks
• 33% reduction in wrinkles within the first 2 weeks

In five independent clinical studies, Regenex Renewal Serum was shown to significantly out-perform traditional retinol treatments.

During a user trial involving 25 participants aged 30-52, all with varying degrees of visible aging, key findings included:

• 89% agreed that Regenex was more effective than retinol
• 97% observed firmer, plumper skin
• 93% saw a more youthful complexion
• 97% noted improvements in skin tone and texture
• 80% witnessed a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
• 73% experienced reduced pigmentation and age spots

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