Illustrative image, generated with AI

LCY Trend Radar

Polynucleotides

Purified DNA-derived polymers used as injectable skin boosters.

Rising Emerging

Editorial draft, pending expert review.Grades here are provisional editorial calls and may change after review. This is not medical advice.

Why it is on the radar

Qualitative editorial call based on media coverage and growing research output. Search and social signals have not been quantified.

The ingredients behind it

Updated 24 September 2026 · Trend status is a qualitative editorial call. How we grade

Read the evidence

PDRN Is Everywhere. But Does the Science Match the Hype?

Salmon-DNA serums and injections are the skincare story of the moment. The best evidence is real, but it mostly concerns injected products and wound healing, not the serum on your shelf.

Trend status: Rising Evidence grade C: Emerging Evidence grade D: Weak

24 September 2026 · 5 min read