What is Microneedling?
When it comes to skin care, we’re willing to try just about anything in the name of younger-looking skin. This includes rolling 200 microneedles over our face to improve collagen production, promote skin regeneration and more. The name of this practice, you ask? Microneedling, aka derma-rolling.
“Microneedling is a collagen induction therapy [that] promotes skin rejuvenation,” says Dr. Debra Jaliman, board-certified dermatologist and author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist. “Needles are used to create small punctures on the top layer of the skin which [signal] the body to create new collagen and elastin,” she adds.
In case you missed it: collagen and elastin are two proteins that act as the building blocks for the skin’s overall structure. That said, as we get older, our collagen and elastin production starts to slow down and fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin start to appear. For this reason, Dr. Jaliman recommends patients try microneedling to improve the firmness of their skin, as well as the texture and overall appearance of large pores. “It can also be beneficial for acne scars,” she adds.
While you can book an appointment with a specialist for an in-office microneedling session—you can also practice the anti-aging technique at home. To do so, Dr. Jaliman recommends purchasing a derma-roller with needles that are at the very most 0.3 mm thick and performing the treatment once every two weeks. Curious to know more? We tried the celebrity-approved treatment for six weeks and share our experience up ahead.
What the Derma-Roller Does
When it comes to microneedling, we love ORA for all of its at-home treatment devices and tools. As we previously mentioned, when selecting a derma-roller, Dr. Jaliman suggests going with one that is 0.3 mm or less—especially if it’s your first time. For this at-home experiment, we chose the ORA Microneedle Face Roller System, which has a needle depth of 0.25 mm.
With ultra-tiny needles, the derma-roller glides over the complexion, creating micro punctures in the skin that signal the dermis to produce collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin regenerates itself for a plumper, smoother and firmer surface. Not to mention: using the Face Roller System can also help fade scars, increase absorption of skin care products, blur the look of stretch marks and can even be used on the scalp to prevent hair loss.
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