Ladies - we are living in the golden age of skincare, with amazingly effective actives, tons of cutting-edge tech, and lots of opportunities to take our skincare routines to the next level.
Maybe you’re a novice (and the idea of adding anything electronic or metal to your routine scares you) or maybe you’re a total pro. In either case, there are just some innovations that you shouldn’t miss out on. One of those is a microneedle derma roller.
Here’s why.
What is a Micro Needle Derma Roller?
As the name suggests, a microneedle derma roller is a small, handheld device - not unlike a rolling pin used for cooking - that has teeny tiny needles all over it (though they’re significantly larger when you get the treatment done by a dermatologist - usually 2 millimeters, while an at-home tool is around 0.2 millimeters).
The idea is that you roll it all over your face, creating tiny holes on the surface of your skin. These holes trigger a repair response in the skin during which cells come in to essentially repair the injuries you’ve just inflicted.
The Benefits of At-Home Microneedling
Ultimately, this repair response has been shown to help:
- Minimize pore appearance
- Boost collagen
- Increase product absorption
- Strengthen the skin’s natural barrier
- Tackle fine lines and wrinkles
- Leave skin plumper and softer
- Fade hyperpigmentation
- Increase skin elasticity
But there are a few things to keep in mind here. Remember, you are dealing with needles that are going into your skin - even if it’s superficial - so you’ll want to do your due diligence and make sure that the derma roller you choose is well-made with stainless steel or titanium.
How to Derma Roll Your Skin
So how do you get it right? Here are the basic steps to follow:
- Start by cleansing your derma roller with a disinfectant like alcohol
- Cleanse skin
- Using mild pressure, roll derma roller around your 5-10 times. You will want to move the roller horizontally and vertically to maximize results.
- Apply your serum of choice. We recommend something with ultra-effective active ingredients:
- Pep Rally: With hyaluronic acid, green tea, vitamin E and vitamin C, Pep Rally serum will brighten skin, hydrate, and protect against free radical damage.
- Seeking C: If you’re looking for more potent vitamin C environmental protection and brightening, we recommend this concentrated vitamin C serum (you can even purchase Seeking C with your derma roller here).
- Repeat three times a week for optimal results
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