Choosing The Correct Derma Roller

It is safe to perform Micro-needling at home as well as very effective with little downtime

Because of the word “needle” in micro-needling, people are usually terrified of trying this treatment. However, studies have shown that this treatment can be incredibly effective on the skin provided it’s done safely. Most specialists and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Angelina Jolie love micro-needling, it has fast become a favorite treatment that produces the best results and has little downtime. Currently, due to the innovations in beauty, it is now possible to carry out micro-needling at home, but it must be done correctly to make sure you get the best results. We’ll discuss the must-dos in carrying out safe micro-needling at home, read on!

Why go for microneedling?

Micro-needling is very well known for its skincare benefits. It can be defined as the process of creating micro injuries which triggers the body go into “repair mode” and fill them with collagen, while the epidermis is left unharmed.  According to a recent lengthy article published by The New York Times on micro-needling, titled ‘How to Reduce Wrinkles without Lasers or Chemicals’, two major advantages of micro-needling over other treatment options were highlighted. The first is its ability to be performed repeatedly, it has little downtime and does not cause excessive skin reddening or irritation. The second reason is that the risks of hyperpigmentation associated with micro-needling are much lower when compared to lasers. This is very important especially for people with darker skin tones. 

The quality of results produced by this treatment is the major difference between it and other skincare treatments like facials, masks, etc. You are actually building collagen and causing the skin to thicken, so rather than look good for just a couple days after your facials, your skin remains smooth and radiates for a longer period. The at-home micro-needling treatment is guaranteed to give you a more long lasting result than your regular masks or facials.

Make sure you get the correct length of the micro-needle

One of the most important steps toward having an effective and safe micro-needling treatment at home is selecting the appropriate needle length for the exercise. You should go for a dermaroller that has short needles for at-home micro-needling so as to prevent the risk of scarring the skin. The longer the needles, the higher the risk of infection or scarring and also the higher the chances that it’ll hurt.   

Nonetheless, does using smaller needles mean you’ll get less visible results? No! According to a recent study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the formation of collagen was not dependent on the length of the needle and also that regular micro-needling was very important. In addition, the finer the needles, the less downtown and the more frequent you can micro-needle. Therefore, when it comes to at-home micro-needle length, think small!

Clean your micro-needling tools properly

After selecting the appropriate micro-needling device size, the next step is to sanitize your dermaroller.  Just as micro-needles are designed to make tiny wounds on the skin, they equally penetrate the skin minutely.  That’s not to say that at-home micro-needling is not safe, in actual fact it has been proven to be extremely safe, but we must sanitize our dermaroller after every use in order to avoid any risk of infection.  Keep in mind when disinfecting your at-home micro-needling tool that it’ll be used on your face. Be careful not to expose your most sensitive skin to harsh cleaning materials like bleach.

Note: Remember to wash your hands before every use. Most people remember to clean their tools but often forget to wash their hands. This is extremely important!

Regularly change your at-home micro-needle device

Micro-needles on dermarolling devices have the tendency to become dull easily and so will cease to be as effective after using repeatedly.  Subject to the frequency of the rolling, it is advisable to replace your tool every quarter (3 months).  If your dermaroller is properly stored and cleaned with the above suggested method, you ought to enjoy quite a handful treatments from your roller.

Select the ultimate serum

The best products to use with your dermaroller are serums because of their ability to absorb speedily into the skin and provide great benefits to the skin tone. You may already know that serums have the highest active ingredients as far as the skincare world is concerned. This is particularly important while making use of a dermaroller because the numerous micro-needles gently prepare the skin to absorb the product. When you combine your facial serum with the act of the dermaroller, it boosts your anti-aging benefits and the lightweight feel of the serum will penetrate effortlessly into the skin.

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Chloe Glynne

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Chloe Glynne is a skin care consultant with 12 years of personal experience in the industry. She is recognized for her skin care advice in the treatment of skin disorders such as acne and rosacea, unwanted wrinkles, fine lines, puffy eyes, damaged skin, with emphasis on anti-aging.