Lisa Franklin is an award-winning facialist, nutritionist and product developer with a rose quartz-dotted clinic. She turned a confidence-crushing teen rosacea experience into a holistic beauty and wellness brand that’s helped thousands. Now she’s offering even the most sensitive of us the chance to try skincare’s most-discussed new ingredients. I had to check it out.
What They Say
Lisa kindly shared what makes this facial different: “Our Calming Exosome Facial is designed specifically for sensitive and compromised skin, not just general rejuvenation. We focus on reducing inflammation and repairing the skin barrier first, using a combination of advanced exosomes and LED therapy. It is a more considered, clinical approach that delivers true skin resilience.”
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are often hailed as the future of anti-ageing, taking us beyond superficial care to the regenerative medicine realm. They are naturally occurring and carry proteins, fats and other supportive substances to our cells for regeneration. Perhaps most excitingly for the beauty community, early trials suggest they can make seven times the anti-ageing impact of retinol use, faster and without the same irritation.
A caveat now, because not all cosmetic exosomes carry these benefits and some marketing can mislead: plant-based exosomes – the kind found in most over-the-counter skincare – may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but the regenerative benefits are modest because of their low biocompatibility with humans. Our skin just can’t ‘recognise’ plant exosomes the way it can the human kind.
Lisa Franklin’s team uses ethically sourced bovine exosomes, a relatively well-studied and better supported variety for topical cosmetic use. Human exosomes are currently prohibited for use on both sides of the Atlantic, though reports suggest some treatments are accessible in other regions, including the UAE.
The Process
Regenerative medicine practitioner Dr Naveena Pulla did my facial. I answered a questionnaire about my health history, beauty regimen and general well-being in reception. After cleansing my face, Dr Pulla photographed it and used a digital skin analysis tool to show me my hydration levels, pore clarity, and general tone on an iPad. For clients who worry about pigmentation or rosacea, the clinic offers additional filters that display any underlying UV damage or redness. Dr Pulla asked me about the products that I use regularly and gave me advice on what to avoid. She applied a steamer and a gentle microdermabrasion tool to my face. A seven-acid exfoliant and a mild scrub further prepared my skin’s barrier for the exosome serum. Red LED light therapy enhanced absorption.
The brand’s No.3 Serum Hydrate + Regenerate with frankincense and rose quartz oil was a lovely addition to this treatment. Rose quartz is a Lisa Franklin motif that began with her childhood fascination with her mother’s decorative bowl of crystals. She loved how the gemstones changed colour in the light, and these days she puts rose quartz in every formula.
The Results
My skin felt comfortably tight and had a pleasant post-treatment glow. To maximise the exosomes’ effects, Dr Pulla advised me not to wash my face and to avoid touching it too much for 24 hours (naturally, a broad-spectrum SPF remains a non-negotiable for the next day). My appointment was an extremely positive first experience of a fascinating new skincare development. I’d recommend it to anyone interested in exosomes that have credible clinical support.
Lisa Franklin Clinic Privé is known for looking after clients, and you can expect bespoke post-treatment recommendations and a digital invite to follow up with them in their online workspace.
The Details
251 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2EP
An exosomes treatment from Lisa Franklin costs from £295
