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If you’re anything like me, your long-term battle with acne has led you to constantly research new skincare tips and procedures to improve your skin in the long run.
Microneedling just so happens to be one of the treatments I’ve recently started looking into, and it’s become a popular option for skin care and anti-aging issues in recent years. Wanting to dig deeper into skincare trends, I reached out to board-certified dermatologist Julia Carroll, PhD, to learn more about the microneedling process and its pros and cons.
What is microneedle?
Microneedling is a treatment that can be used all over the body to treat hyperpigmentation, scars, and stretch marks.
Microneedling itself is a general term that refers to tiny needles that puncture the skin to induce collagen production, but there is also a newer and more advanced procedure called radiofrequency microneedling. to target problem areas or the entire skin.
Anti-aging effects of microneedles
While increasing collagen production and tightening skin are great benefits, microneedles can also help with visible signs of aging such as pigmentation, capillary damage, scarring, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles. .
“Microneedles alone can provide noticeable improvements to your skin, but adding radiofrequency can give you more impressive and long-lasting results,” says Carroll. By sending energy directly to the dermis and targeting collagen more directly, it enhances the effectiveness of microneedles.”
This is Carol’s recommended anti-aging treatment because it stimulates collagen production and targets sagging skin, leading to firmer, younger-looking skin.
“In my opinion, [radiofrequency microneedling] It’s much more effective when it comes to color, collagen production, hyperpigmentation, melasma, scars, and acne,” Carroll said.
Should You Try Microneedling?
There is often little to no downtime, and unlike certain procedures such as lasers, microneedling can be performed in any season. However, Carroll does not recommend treatment for those who are currently sunburned, so sun protection before and after treatment is essential to recovery.
Be sure to consult your dermatologist or general practitioner to make sure microneedles are the right treatment for you.
Strengthen your skin care at home
While microneedling treatments are best left to professionals, there are things you can do at home to keep your skin looking its best afterwards.
Carroll recommends moisturizing serums and moisturizers that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides. It is another exfoliating agent that is effective.
Scroll below for a selection of moisturizing products (with or without microneedles) worth adding to your skin care collection.
Light and hydrating, it contains 3 essential ceramides to protect the skin barrier.
$27 at Amazon
First Aid Beauty’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum is ideal for hydrating skin after microneedling.
$52 at Sephora
Multipeptide is a lightweight serum that improves multiple signs of aging. Great for reducing wrinkles and improving tone and texture.
$18 at Sephora
Drunk Elephant’s Polypeptide Moisturizer uses a combination of peptides, amino acids and pygmy water lilies to improve tone, texture and firmness.
$89 at Sephora
From the popular Korean brand COSRX, this ceramide cream locks in moisture and protects the skin from external environmental stimuli, which is especially important after microneedling.
$35 at Amazon
Glow Recipe’s skin soothing serum contains ceramides and antioxidant-rich avocado to reduce redness and irritation.
$58 at Sephora
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