Salmon Sperm!!! The Secret Skin Booster

July 15, 2024

PDRN or Salmon DNA is composed of amino acids and has a long list of benefits. Salmon DNA is a powerful ingredient that has been used in Korean skincare for years and now makes its way to the U.S. In last week's episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian discusses her latest skincare routine with her mother Kris Jenner that included the use of salmon sperm. The essence of the discussion was wanting to maintain a more natural, youthful look. While the celebrity headlines often create the buzz around a new trend, the years of science behind this powerful ingredient is why PDO Max decided to formulate it in our latest brightening skin booster: LúmEnvy.

You heard it right: salmon sperm! But if the thought of promoting an unfavorable sounding ingredient as part of your facial rejuvenation package is off-putting, we like to refer to it as salmon DNA. DNA is composed of amino acids and has a long list of benefits.

Salmon DNA is a powerful ingredient that has been used in Korean skincare for years and now makes its way to the U.S. In last week’s episode of The KardashiansKim Kardashian discusses her latest skincare routine with her mother Kris Jenner that included the use of salmon sperm. The essence of the discussion was wanting to maintain a more natural, youthful look. While the celebrity headlines often create the buzz around a new trend, the years of science behind this powerful ingredient is why PDO Max decided to formulate it in our latest brightening skin booster: LúmEnvy.

LúmEnvy was created not to replace any “tried and true” aesthetic treatments, but to enhance them.“As an esthetician for over 30 years, I understand the importance of creating good skin quality as the foundation for getting even greater results with other aesthetic and injectable treatments. Think of skin boosters as the cherry on top for maintaining skin integrity,” says PDO Max Founder and CEO, Giovanna McCarthy.

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) consists of DNA fragments derived from the sperm cells of salmon. According to certain studies, spermatozoa are the most suitable source for the extraction of highly purified DNA without the risk of impurities. The DNA from salmon, in particular, has very low levels of proteins, peptides, and other contaminants compared to other DNA sources. And as a form of polynucleotide, have been known to improve tissue regeneration. PDRN significantly inhibits melanin synthesis and is a hypopigmentation agent that plays an important role in skin lightening. It is effective for sun damaged skin and photo aging, and many other inflammation driven skin issues. PDRN isn’t the only star player in the LúmEnvy ingredient lineup. It incorporates: Glutathione, Niacinamide, HA, and Vitamin C.

The synergy of all five ingredients restores brightness, revitalizes the skin, and promotes overall skin health. Use LúmEnvy in combination with all your favorite injectable and laser treatments to boost results and expedite recovery.

We’ve launched this a couple of months ago already, and Hula has been a keynote speaker (the 2024 Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas) explaining the benefits of this amazing skin booster technology.

Don’t wait to get the luminous skin you deserve…. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

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