The Future of Skincare: What’s Next on the Horizon?

It’s not new, but it’s still one of the more innovative uses of biologics in skincare. The concept makes sense: if PRP can stimulate cell turnover and collagen production in microneedling and injections, why not in your morning routine?

What’s the catch? Evidence is limited. It’s exciting, but not definitive. That said, for the bio-curious and skincare-savvy, it’s worth watching.

PDGF and Ariessence: A New Chapter in Growth Factors

Let’s stay on the PRP train for a moment. A newer player, Ariessence, harnesses platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF)—a technology long used in other areas of medicine—for aesthetic use. It’s currently FDA-cleared for topical application only, typically with microneedling. But practitioners around the country have already started experimenting with injectable use.

Why the buzz? PDGF is a key player in wound healing and cellular communication, so its use in skin regeneration makes scientific sense.

Caution, though: This is still new territory, especially for injections. We need more data before it becomes a standard of care.

Acorn Biolabs: Banking Your Hair Follicles for the Future

Now we’re getting futuristic. Acorn Biolabs is a Canadian biotech company doing something wild (and kind of amazing): they extract omnipotent cells from your hair follicles, grow them in a lab, and store them—essentially banking your younger, undifferentiated cells for future use. Eventually, these cells could be used to create personalized skincare or even injectable treatments designed just for you.

Confession: I did it. I banked my cells. I haven’t received a topical product yet, but I’m dying to try it. This one feels like a sci-fi story in the making—and I’m here for it.

Final Word:

The aesthetic landscape is evolving fast. While social media makes everything look instant and effortless, real progress takes time, testing, and transparency. I’m not here to sell you snake oil. I’m here to walk with you—honestly, cautiously, and curiously—toward what’s next. I’ll never offer something I don’t believe in. And as always, I’m watching the data, listening to the science, and staying rooted in integrity. The future is bright—and it’s just getting started.