We all know that a good skin care routine, along with a healthy lifestyle, is the best way to reduce the signs of aging and to promote younger looking and healthier skin. But, other than cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, what else can you be doing to improve your skin’s vitality?
Microneedling is a non-invasive, virtually pain-free treatment, which involves the use of microscopic needles that carefully puncture the skin, leaving hundreds of tiny holes. The holes are created by the latest technological gadget: the dermapen, which pricks the top layers of the skin to create microchannels for easier absorption of skin care products into the skin.
The tiny pinpricks from the dermapen encourage the skin to act as if it has endured a series of mini injuries, which kick-start the healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production, and resulting in plumper, healthier and younger looking skin. Collagen and elastin, as we know, are the major players in the improvement of our skin. You can therefore kiss goodbye to the fine lines, wrinkles, pores and sallow skin that you have come to hate.
Microneedling can’t be used on acne prone skin as the risk of infection is too high. Nor can it be carried out on skin that is currently inflamed or irritated with a dermatological cause. It’s always best to concentrate on repairing the skin using other methods before trying Microneedling.
Finally, if you go ahead and try out the new Microneedling or Dermarolling trend, then dermatologists strongly advise that you carry out a patch test of any creams or moisturizers on the affected area as soon as you get home. This is because lotions will be able to penetrate deeper layers of skin and have easier access to any scarring or stretch marks that might be in the area.
Written by: Winnie Kotieno
