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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

This show is about hyperpigmentation solutions - age spots, melasma and more. I talk about why these issues occur and how to fix them without using chemicals. "Vitamin D is one of the most unsung heroes in the human body. It is clearly linked to the extension of your life, to reducing massive numbers of disease." - 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, I talk about how hormone toxins are affecting your children (and you!) and the chemicals to avoid in order to stay hormonally healthy and safe. "We need to protect our children and make sure we're not changing things in their cells that plague them." - 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

What do you need to do to support a healthy microbiome? I talk about Microbiome/Probiotic revelations and secrets critical to your health. This is part 2! "Fix your system by cleaning the slate of toxicity within you." - 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

Your microbiome and gut health massively impact your skin and body. I talk about Microbiome/Probiotic revelations and secrets critical to your health. "Your body wants to be the healthiest that it can." - 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, I talk about how cosmetic ingredients, procedures, and devices impact your skin. I also talk about lighteners for age spots, Vitamin A, and more. "The sun is actually rejuvenating to your skin in moderate doses." - 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, I talk about how cosmetic ingredients, procedures, and devices impact your skin. I also explain how cosmetic fillers and Botox influence your health. "The truth is there for us to see. It is whether or not you're paying attention." - 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, I talk about the ingredients that I use to formulate the top 5 serums you need in your skincare routine, and how these serums replenish the skin. "Your skin, like everything else, wants to be at full capacity if it can. But it struggles to stay at full capacity the more we reduce its nutrients supply." - 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, I talk about holistic skin mapping, and what's happening to the kidneys, adrenals, digestion, and other organs when specific skin issues arise. "Today is your day to learn how to play skin detective." - 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 I talk about the internal causes of skin issues, and what's going on with your organs when you have acne, psoriasis, eczema, melasma, and more. "We can correct those cosmetic imperfections by treating the inside and the out." - 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 I talk about how to address the root causes of skin issues that you might be experiencing during quarantine - like rosacea, acne, and flaky eyelids. "Your skin wants to thrive. It is perfectly capable of thriving. You just have to remove the pathogens, toxins, and emotions that are the trigger for the vast majority of skin issues (and health issues, for that matter) that are out there today." - 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 I talk about how you can holistically reverse aging, how to refuel your skin to give it what it needs to look younger and how to repair your DNA. "In order to permanently reverse aging, you're going to need to do all of it together." - 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

Welcome to the Ask Dr. Ben podcast! Join me in uncovering industry shifting science and treatment protocols that are transforming the face of skincare. "You've got to go to the source of the problem. Where in most cases medication is designed to be a bandaid on the surface of the problem and they never address the actual problem." - Dr. Ben Johnson. 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