According to Dr. Vaidya, “Its benefits include improved skin healing and barrier repair, reduced inflammation, and enhanced hydration, all of which support healthier, more resilient skin.”

It can also suppport skin elasticity, regeneration, and recovery as well as boost collagen. So, is it similar to snail mucin? Not exactly. 

“While snail mucin primarily focuses on moisturizing and protecting the skin, PDRN helps support the recovery and improvement of irritated skin,” says Lee. Basically, snail mucin is more about hydration whereas PDRN is more recovery.