The Truth Behind Exosomes in Skincare

In this episode, Dr. Ben Johnson dives deep into the controversial world of exosomes and growth factors in skincare. Spurred by social media misinformation, Dr. Ben clarifies the biological reality of these molecules, explaining how Osmosis isolates and stabilizes over 500 unique proteins to drive permanent skin remodeling. Dr. Ben explains the meticulous process of cultivating human stem cells and fibroblasts at body temperature to produce a growth medium rich in exosomes (small carrier vesicles) and ectosomes (larger vesicles). He shares clinical data on how these molecules survive at room temperature to stimulate collagen, suppress tumors, and restore the structural fat pads lost to aging and hormonal shifts. What You'll Learn: Exosomes vs. Ectosomes: Understanding the size differences (100 nm to 500 nm) and why both are vital for carrying rejuvenating proteins into the follicles. The Power of 540: Why Osmosis's count of 540 unique proteins is a breakthrough for skin regeneration and immune support. Stabilization Secrets: How lowering pH and targeting specific osmolarity (290mOsm/L) keeps growth factors active in a bottle without freezing. Cancer Safety: Clinical evidence showing that Osmosis growth media actually slows melanoma activity and activates the P53 "Guardian of the Genome" gene. Permanent Change: Why traditional skincare only "plumps" temporarily, while liposomal delivery of growth factors creates lasting structural improvements. Fat Pad Recovery: The science behind restoring volume in the face and body through specialized lipid profiles.  Links Mentioned: StemFactor (Growth Factor Serum): osmosisbeauty.com/stemfactor StemFactor MD (Advanced Formula): osmosisbeauty.com/stemfactor-md Recovery (Fat Pad Restoration): osmosisbeauty.com/recovery Sun Defense (Frequency Medicine): osmosisbeauty.com/sun-defense-elixir  Connect With Dr. Ben! Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to #ASKDRBEN Spotify: Listen to #ASKDRBEN on Spotify Instagram: instagram.com/benjohnsonmd TikTok: tiktok.com/@benjohnsonmd Email Dr. Ben: [email protected] Connect with Osmosis! Facebook: facebook.com/osmosisbeauty Instagram: instagram.com/osmosisbeauty TikTok: tiktok.com/@osmosisbeauty YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OsmosisBeauty

Dr. Ben and Director of Wellness at Osmosis, Rene Torres reveal why collagen peptides cause acne and H. pylori despite marketing claims. He explains how animal collagen differs from human skin collagen and gets chemically treated. Dr. Ben exposes probiotics, hair/nail supplements, and multivitamins distorting gut microbiome leading to rosacea and perioral dermatitis. They detail why Osmosis avoids harmful categories like magnesium and retinal vitamin A. What You'll Learn: • Collagen peptides cause acne + H. pylori (not skin repair) • Probiotics trigger Candida skin conditions universally • Hair/nail biotin + B12 supplements harm microbiome • Multivitamins with retinal vitamin A cause redness • Topical probiotics don't support skin microbiome • Prebiotics like sea buckthorn heal gut + skin • Regenerate provides true dermal collagen amino acids Links Mentioned: • Regenerate (dermal collagen + liver): osmosisbeauty.com/regenerate • Recovery (sea buckthorn prebiotic): osmosisbeauty.com/recovery • Email Dr. Ben: [email protected] "The majority of people are candida-prone. If you take probiotics, it is going to mess up your skin." - Ben Johnson, MD. Subscribe & Connect: Subscribe to #AskDrBen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT Learn more about this episode: https://osmosisbeauty.com/pages/askdrben-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Today, Dr. Ben and special guest, esthetician, nutritionist, and Director of Wellness at Osmosis, Rene Torres. They reveal why estrogen-mimicking pesticides cause stubborn belly fat despite dieting and exercise, and explain how liver weakness stores toxins in fat cells while salads loaded with pesticides worsen the problem. Dr. Ben and Renee discuss libido loss from nutrient deficits and hormone imbalance. They cover fat pad volume decline in face, breasts, buttocks, and intimate areas leading to sagging and wrinkles. What You'll Learn: • Estrogen toxins in food cause belly fat (not calories) • Salads deposit pesticides that liver stores as belly fat • Libido drops from poor diet + hormone disruptors • Structural fat pads decline causing facial sagging • Pregnancy depletes breast/buttock fat pads • Stretch marks from estrogen imbalance + rapid weight changes • Body odor increases from microbiome/epigenetic shifts Links Mentioned: • Elevate (fat burning + ATP): osmosisbeauty.com/elevate • Regenerate (liver repair): osmosisbeauty.com/regenerate • Skin Defense (estrogen toxins): osmosisbeauty.com/skin-defense • Recovery (fat pads + Omegas): osmosisbeauty.com/recovery • Hormone Relief Elixir: osmosisbeauty.com/hormone-relief-elixir • Email Dr. Ben: [email protected] "Eighty percent of the wrinkles in your face are caused by deep volume loss, not collagen loss." - Ben Johnson, MD Subscribe & Connect: Subscribe to #AskDrBen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT Learn more about this episode: https://osmosisbeauty.com/pages/askdrben-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Dr. Ben reveals why mineral supplements promote Candida growth despite common beliefs about mineral deficiencies. He explains how reverse osmosis water strips essential minerals while food and spring water provide all most people need. He exposes ashwagandha's role in hormone disruption and Candida conditions despite its popularity for stress relief. Dr. Ben details multivitamins containing harmful vitamin A forms and excessive additives that trigger acne and perioral dermatitis. What You'll Learn: • Minerals cause Candida despite "deficiency" myths • Almost no one needs mineral supplements • Ashwagandha promotes Candida in hormone-sensitive people • Multivitamins with retinal vitamin A cause skin conditions • Prenatal vitamins trigger acne/rosacea in pregnant women • Pea protein contains estrogenic toxins causing PCOS + jawline acne • Vitamin C over 250mg creates gut mucus + kills immunity Links Mentioned: • Regenerate (liver extract + AKG): osmosisbeauty.com/regenerate • Elevate (targeted vitamins): osmosisbeauty.com/elevate • Recovery (best prebiotic): osmosisbeauty.com/recovery • Skin Defense (hormone toxins): osmosisbeauty.com/skin-defense • Email Dr. Ben: [email protected] "It is some of your favorite supplements on the no-no list." - Dr. Ben. Subscribe & Connect: Subscribe to #AskDrBen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT Learn more about this episode: https://osmosisbeauty.com/pages/askdrben-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Dr. Ben Johnson has spent 17 years treating thousands of skin cases and discovered popular "beauty" supplements are secretly causing your worst skin problems. Collagen drinks, probiotics, magnesium pills - these wellness favorites Dr. Ben warns against are creating mucus buildup, feeding Candida yeast, and triggering H. Pylori that shows up as stubborn acne, rosacea, and eczema no cream can fix. Dr. Ben reveals why estheticians see clients return with the same skin issues despite perfect protocols - because patients keep taking harmful supplements. Learn Dr. Ben's skin mapping system (red nose = H. Pylori from collagen), the mucus-supplements connection behind blackheads/congestion, and Dr. Ben's proven protocol using Skin Clarifier + Regenerate that actually reverses years of hidden supplement damage. What You'll Learn: • Collagen supplements create mucus → blackheads, congestion, Candida acne   • Probiotics destroy gut health → rosacea, perioral dermatitis, H. Pylori   • Magnesium oxide/citrate worsens skin → allergies, eczema flare-ups   • Oral B12 triggers yeast infections → psoriasis, facial redness   • Skin mapping reveals supplement damage → nose redness = H. Pylori   • Perfect for: Estheticians fighting client skin issues, acne/rosacea sufferers tired of failed supplements Links Mentioned: • Skin Clarifier (mucus detox): osmosisbeauty.com/skin-clarifier • Regenerate (liver + AKG): osmosisbeauty.com/regenerate • Skin Aid (hardened mucus): osmosisbeauty.com/skin-aid   • Elevate (magnesium chelate): osmosisbeauty.com/elevate • Email Dr. Ben: [email protected] "Mucus accumulates when you eat collagen." - Dr. Ben. Subscribe & Connect: Subscribe to #AskDrBen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT Learn more about this episode: https://osmosisbeauty.com/pages/askdrben-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Today's episode is about connecting beauty with digestive health. Listen in to learn the link between the gut and the skin, why people develop food allergies, and how digestion shows up in the skin. "The proof is in what your skin says." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.osmosisbeauty.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Listen to this episode to learn how the skin functions and how to reduce the physical signs of aging. "Your skin is always doing the right thing for its best health. That is why we shouldn't interfere with it." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.osmosisbeauty.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Today is the second part of my series on insights into aging. In this episode, I focus more on the skin and what it takes to reverse the decline in our skin over time. "Anything that stresses your skin's immune system is going to weaken your ability to re-invest in the dermal collagen." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.osmosisbeauty.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Listen to this episode to learn how to look and feel better as we get older and things to avoid to age well.  "Your brain is the dumbest part of you. The smart part of you is the cells." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.osmosisbeauty.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty

Listen to this episode to learn about one of the rare times I agreed with a dermatologist and why you should stay away from most probiotics as a general rule. "Logical reasoning is one of my favorite tools." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.osmosisbeauty.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/osmosisbeauty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/osmosisbeauty YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/osmosisbeauty