What Are Polynucleotide Skin Boosters Made From?

Whenever a skincare treatment trends or goes viral, there are often some rather wild assertions as to where it comes from, which sometimes shape the name of the treatment it is most widely known for.

An example of this was platelet-rich plasma treatment, most famously known as the “Vampire Facelift”, although the reality is nowhere near as shocking as the name.

Something very similar happened with polynucleotides, a skin-boosting injection treatment that is often known as a “salmon DNA facial” or even as a “salmon sperm facial” 

The latter term, used in publications such as the BBC, immediately catches the eye, but is not entirely true. To understand why, we need to explain what polynucleotides are and how they work to boost your skin.

A polynucleotide is a chain of nucleotides, which themselves form the building blocks of our cells. Both DNA and RNA are polynucleotides, and a polynucleotide is a targeted skin treatment which goes beyond rehydrating and replenishing molecules such as collagen and boosts skin regeneration at a cellular level.

They also work as an anti-inflammatory agent, so they can help repair sensitive and ageing skin by stimulating the production of elastin and collagen, boosting your skin gradually over time.

The part of the myth about polynucleotides that is true is that many treatments are derived from fish DNA, usually either trout or salmon. In a completely purified form, the DNA from both is very similar in terms of structure to human DNA and thus is perfect for helping with skin rejuvenation.

Where the myths are completely wrong is that the salmon DNA is purified and consists only of the nucleotides which boost the repair of skin; there are no proteins, contaminants or extra cells, let alone salmon sperm cells, as they would not help the skin boosting process.

They are highly advanced, state-of-the-art treatments that help to boost the skin and provide a natural glow over time, rather than the more immediate but also shorter-term benefits of dermal fillers or other skin injections.