Dr.Althea PDRN Reju 5000 Cream
The '5000' is the claim: 5,000 ppm (0.5%) of PDRN, which Dr.Althea says is fermentation-derived rather than salmon. Sodium DNA sits at 14 of 34, a respectable spot for a cream.
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- 14 of 34
- 1% or less?
- Label can't tell
- PDRN source
- DNA, source not disclosed
- Fragrance
- None listed
Where the PDRN sits on the label
- The DNA ingredient on the label: Sodium DNA (ingredient 14 of 34).
- There is no preservative with a legal 1% cap on this list to measure against, so the label alone can't place the DNA above or below 1%.
- The brand's own claim: "PDRN 5,000 ppm (probiotic/fermentation-derived vegan PDRN)".
- No fragrance or parfum is listed.
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Our read
Sodium DNA appears fourteenth, after centella water, panthenol and the emollients. That is higher than in most creams we checked, and it fits a 0.5% claim.
The source is where the story gets muddy. Dr.Althea describes this PDRN as vegan and fermentation-derived. The Amazon title calls it salmon PDRN and mentions ectoin, which isn't on the ingredient list. The ingredient name, Sodium DNA, is the same either way. If the source matters to you, the brand's own page is the better guide.
Good fit if
Someone who wants a PDRN cream with a stated dose and prefers a non-fish source.
Skip it if
You specifically want salmon-derived PDRN, the type most of the published research used.
We have not tested this product on skin. Everything above comes from its published ingredient list and the brand's own claims.
Full ingredient list (34)
- Aqua (Water)
- Glycerin
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
- Panthenol
- Butylene Glycol
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Vinyl Dimethicone
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Pentylene Glycol
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Sodium DNA
- Dimethiconol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Aminomethyl Propanediol
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Phytate
- Tocopherol
- Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Beta-Sitosterol
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
- sh-Oligopeptide-1
Where sources disagree
- The Amazon listing title mentions 'Salmon PDRN' and ectoin. Dr.Althea's own page describes the PDRN as fermentation-derived and vegan, and ectoin doesn't appear on any ingredient list we found. We go with the brand page and the ingredient list.
Similar products in the database
Sources
- doctoraltheaglobal.com: 34-ingredient INCI, Sodium DNA #14; 5,000 ppm probiotic/fermentation-derived vegan PDRN claim.
- ulta.com: Identical 34-ingredient order ('Reju 5000 Cream').
- incidecoder.com: Identical order.
- incidecoder.com: A second entry with the same ingredients in a different order (Sodium DNA #7). Likely a submission in marketing or Korean-label order; no...
- amazon.com: Title 'Dr.Althea PDRN Reju 5000 Cream, Korean Skin Care, 0.7 Fl Oz | Helps calm irritated skin with Salmon PDRN, ... Ectoin ...' but bull...
- Brand claim: "PDRN 5,000 ppm (probiotic/fermentation-derived vegan PDRN)"
Ingredient lists change when brands reformulate, and regional versions differ. If the list on your box doesn't match this one, the box is right. Tell us at editorial@pdrnguide.com and we'll update it. This page is information, not medical advice. Editorial policy.