I tried professionally done microneedling earlier this year and have loved watching the transformation in my skin by continuing it at home once or twice a week. It plumps up the skin, making my fine lines less visible.
How? Compare it to superficial acupuncture. Micro-needling technology uses tiny, sterile needles to puncture the skin and create “micro-trauma” to the skin in order to stimulate collagen and elastin production naturally. Resulting micro-channels also aid in infusing serums for greater penetration and increasing overall efficacy. Clinical studies from Europe, the U.S. and South Korea have shown that serum absorption is dramatically increased when applied with microneedling.
So all in all, the benefits are twofold: firstly, the damaged skin causes it to heal over scars by sending healing soldiers to aid in collagen production; secondly, it enhances the penetration of whichever hydrating, brightening or rejuvenating actives are applied post-perforation.
When used regularly, microneedling will make skin act like it did when it was younger – it will be thicker, it will glow and it will exhibit the most beautiful tone and texture.
I have been using the Home Care roller from Dermaroller, which is a great procedure to do between professional microneedling treatments.
The home roller does not pierce the skin as deeply as professional tools, but rather preserves those microchannels to keep the skin open and receptive to anti-ageing nutrients, whilst supporting collagen induction therapy for long-lasting results.
The Home Care Dermaroller is mainly good for helping the active ingredients of a serum penetrate deeper, which can help to improve the appearance of skin that has been sun-damaged or is older, as well as with wrinkles on the face and décolleté. Those little puncture holes make the skin more penetrable so as to increase absorption levels considerably. The skin becomes more transparent and feels softer, texture improves noticeably and the epidermis builds up.
It is worth noting that the punctures made by at-home devices are less deep due to the shorter needles used, and are therefore less effective. Longer needles – at least one millimetre for the face – are required to stimulate collagen production and should only be administered by dermatologists in-office, or by licensed aestheticians.
This German-made Dermaroller is one of the highest quality rollers on the market today – the 162 needles with a length of 0.2 millimetres are made from medical-grade steel. This precision tool is manufactured under strict standards, and the company is certified according to ISO 13485.
Patented, high quality and durable, the Dermaroller lasts longer than many other rollers. It will last between six and 12 months (based on two to eight treatments per month) if the simple cleaning and care instructions are followed.
To support home treatments, Dermaroller offers several complementary products such as Dermaroller Hyal C, Dermaroller Hyaluronic Acid, Lipopeptide with vitamin A and Moisturizer with vitamins A, C and E.
I have received more compliments on my skin in the last few months than probably in the last five years combined. I do not think I have any major issues – beyond standard signs of ageing, plus some old sun damage from a summer spent mostly ignoring my responsibilities in lieu of learning to water ski – but my skin definitely looks better.
This little tool is outstanding for anyone who is looking to take their routine to the next level.
