Dermaroller, that is ;)
I started doing this about a month or so ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. The benefits are 1. mechanical exfoliation, 2. the tiny needles cause a response in your skin to stimulate more natural (and free..saaweet) collagen, and 3. your skin care products penetrate deeper into your skin which makes them more effective!!!
The biggest difference ive seen is smoother, tighter skin...and past acne scars are much lighter and less noticable (the lighter part is due to me using a vitamin C serum immediately after dermarolling, it breaks the dark pigment up). It also....drum roll....heals areas that ive picked at MUCH faster than anything ive ever seen! My absolute favorite serum to use after is Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector (is 49.50 per bottle) 2-3 small pumps all over the face following dermarolling and you're on your way to beautiful skin girl!
Dermarolling is the same thing as microneedling your face except it is more the name of the aparatus used. It is a like a tiny rolling paint brush covered (~$28-and up) with very small/thin stainless steel needles. The length of the needles recommended for the face varies from 0.5mm-1.5mm, I chose to get the 1mm and have been really satisfied. The longer the needle lengths are needed for deep scarring, shorter lengths good to improve skin tone and product absorption. I bought mine from amazon.com after doing some research on the product after i heard Angelina Jolie and some other stars where doing it. I know, I know....clearly im no Angelina but who wouldnt mind being one step closer right? ;) Her skin is FLAWLESS (minus the whole billy bob tattoo thing-thank goodness for lasers!)
You are supposed to do it anywhere from 2-5 x's per week, I personally go to the extreme with almost everything I do and tried everyday and my skin became a little to sensitive so I had to back up 3-5 a week would great! I would suggest doing it at night..your skin will have a slight sun burned appearance for about 30 mins to 1 hour depending on your skins sensitivity and how many times you treat the area/pressure involved.
Potential problemos: lazy girls beware you have to clean it after every use (alcohol or the tablets that clean dentures-it disolves the bacteria) it takes a minute but you could really do some damage putting dirty needles I dont care how small they are back into your skin. Ps. ABSOLUTELY no sharing, these are needles people!!! That includes your bff...she can get her own. As always avoid the eye area :)
Favorite serums:
-Clinique Even Better (listed above)
-PRIORI Perfection Facial Gel (I use this during the day, it has AHA and salicylic, great for my acne prone skin)
-Clinique Total Turnaround (skin cell renewer, very similar to the one listed above and a little cheaper!)
-Estee Lauders Advanced night repair (I have also tried with the dermaroller but really like the Even Better...well, even better)
Soooo lovies, go get yo' roll on!!!
XOXO
I love it. I've been looking forward to this post Kia! I can't wait to use this after pregnancy:) My skin is looking awful this time around. Question though, I've seen comments (from cosmetologists) saying patients bleed a lot and that it should bring blood if you're doing it correctly and it will hurt really bad if you don't use a numbing cream... REALLY? On dermaroller's website I saw that it shouldn't bring blood and just a bit of tingling is the worst. Whats your experience with it?
ReplyDeleteThe blood/irritation would be for longer needles only done in a professional office...these should NOT bring blood and thats correct they only tingle..i think maybe ive seen 2 microscopic specks after i went over an area too many times-shocker right? :) Lol but no definitely nothing more than that! You cant even tell the next morning you are back to normal ready for your normal skin care routine and makeup!
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