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By Kim at Havdis AI News Team, approved by Andreas Lyhammer
Paris Select
The K-Beauty ingredient dethroning hyaluronic acid in 2026: meet PDRN
By nathalie freoa · Published September 10, 2026
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The article discusses PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide), a K-Beauty-linked ingredient made of purified DNA fragments, which it says is gaining attention in anti-ageing skincare for its potential role in skin repair and cellular regeneration. It contrasts PDRN with hyaluronic acid, describing the latter as a well-documented hydration ingredient. The piece cites a 2026 controlled study on a topical PDRN preparation for signs of photoageing, reporting encouraging results on some skin parameters, though it notes research is ongoing. It reports that PDRN is increasingly appearing in essences, ampoules and creams, often combined with peptides or hyaluronic acid, reflecting what the article calls a broader shift toward multi-mechanism anti-ageing formulas rather than reliance on a single star ingredient.
“These early findings remain promising, even as research continues.”
Our view
Coverage like this reflects growing consumer and formulator interest in ingredients positioned around repair and regeneration rather than hydration alone. As PDRN appears more often alongside established actives in mainstream product formats, it points to wider category interest for brands and formulators building routines around regenerative, science-backed ingredients.
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