BENEFITS
* improvement of acne scars and discoloration
reduced wrinkles and stretch marks
skin rejuvenation for texture and complexion
enhancement of product absorption
increased skin thickness
Disinfect your derma roller
Always start by disinfecting your derma roller, letting it soak in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for approximately 3-5 minutes before you begin.
Wash your face
Clean your skin with a gentle pH-balanced cleanser, and then cleanse it again. You’ll also want to gently wipe that 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or Alcohol Free Witch Hazel directly on your face before you start rolling.
Rinse your face
Rinse your face with clean water only when you’re done rolling and pat it dry with a clean pad.
Sanitize your derma roller
First wash the derma roller with dishwasher soap. Then soak it again in the 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes and put it back in its case.
Don’t wait too long to replace your derma roller — you should ditch your current roller for a fresh one after 10 to 15 uses, so you might need a new one every month if you’re rolling several days a week.
One of the biggest purported benefits of microneedling is its ability to help products like serums and moisturizers penetrate deeper and become more effective.
Needling improves serum] absorption into the deeper layers. Skin penetrability is a good thing if you’re introducing skin-healthy ingredients, but it also means you have to be extra careful about the products you use.
The frequency of your treatments will depend on the length of your derma roller’s needles and your skin’s sensitivity. If your needles are shorter, you may be able to roll every other day, and if the needles are much longer, you may need to space out treatments every three to four weeks.
If you’re really looking to rev up your results, you may want to consider adding in additional skin care treatments between your microneedling sessions.
Remember, if you’re performing at-home microneedling, you will be puncturing your skin, so it’s unlikely that the treatment will be totally pleasant.
The pain level depends on the aggressiveness of treatments. Bleeding always occurs and is pinpoint with lighter treatments and heavier with deeper treatments. The skin is open, so we recommend only using very specific bland, non-irritating products for the first 24 hours after treatment.
Safety first! Do not apply topicals [such as acids or harsh actives] that should not be paired with microneedling. Also, make sure you clean your needles after each use. Every time you pierce the skin, you have the risk of inducing an infection.
While experts agree microneedling can be helpful for people looking to boost collagen and treat issues like fine lines and acne scars, not everyone is a candidate.
Clients with rosacea tend not to tolerate microneedling. While someclients with active acne can benefit, I prefer to not treat active acne patients due the potential for flares. Clients with very thin skin and sensitive skin should avoid microneedling.
Here are ingredients to look for in your serums:
Vitamin C. Finding a high quality Vitamin C to brighten and promote collagen. Sterility of the needles is paramount to prevent infection.”
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture, so applying it after microneedling can help plump and hydrate the skin.
Peptides. Copper peptides are naturally-occurring complexes in the skin that, when applied topically, have been found to increase the production of collagen.
Growth factors. Growth factors are proteins that promote the production of healthy cells and tissues. They bind to your skin cells and signal to repair and rejuvenate your skin. For microneedling, they act hand-in-hand with thickening skin.