5 | Skin Deep: The Science (and Price) Behind Stem Cell Skincare

Today we will look into the mirror as we have a reflective episode on Need to Know Nuggets that illuminates how luxury-meet-laboratory world of stem cell skincare. Why are products like Plated and SkinMedica priced like gold? What role do stem cells play in anti-aging, regeneration, and skin repair? With host Ahmet Baysal and guest Damla Naz Haymanali together we will slather listeners with knowledge regarding biomedical engineering and dermatology that is backed by research from the Mayo Clinic and Stanford that is transforming the skincare industry. From ethically sourced mesenchymal cells to the lab-intensive process of exosome extraction, we uncover the real reason behind the high price tag and whether it’s worth it!