This facial treatment could make your skin look brighter

The skin goals of a beauty editor are seriously high so I’m always on the hunt for an effective facial treatment that gives major results. My main objective is healthy skin that looks clear and bright all day, every day. Unattainable? Probably, yes. But it’s my mission and I’m sticking to it. However, the older I get, the more my skin concerns change. And since having a baby last year, they unexpectedly shifted again. Sun spots, increased redness and sagginess have all reared their ugly heads over the last few years. Which is why I was interested to know more about skin needling benefits. It’s a facial treatment that ticks all the boxes for healthy skin.
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If you’re looking to restore skin tightening, improve texture and create a smoother, more even appearance of your skin, like moi, then skin needling can help.
After doing my research, I discovered you don’t have to go to a clinic to reap the benefits, it can be done at home. Woop! Here’s what you need to know about this facial treatment ...
Where did it all begin?
The concept of skin needling was pioneered in the 1990s by plastic surgeon and founder of Environ Skincare, Dr Des Ferandes. The treatment involves needles perforating the epidermis, the surface of the skin, to enable topically applied products to be more effectively absorbed.
bh loves: Environ Cosmetic Roll CIT, Environ Gold Roll-CIT, Mukti Microneedle Dermal Roller
What is the difference between at-home and in-clinic skin needling?
“When we talk about skin needling for home use, we refer to this type of needling as cosmetic needling,” explains Dr Des Ferandes. “But cosmetic needling is not to be confused with collagen induction therapy (CIT) or medical skin needling.
“Medical skin needling is an exciting treatment to improve skin texture, smooth wrinkles, fine lines and soften scars,” explains Dr Ferandes. “It is suitable for all skin types and all areas of the face, neck, décolletage and body to promote the natural production of collagen and elastin, to help make the skin look and feel visibly smoother and tighter.”
How does cosmetic needling work?
“Cosmetic needling is performed using a roller device with a recommended needle length of 0.1mm – 0.2mm,” explains Dr Ferandes. “If performed regularly, at home, there is no bleeding and generally no pain associated.”
The principle of cosmetic needling is to enhance the application of products applied to the skin surface to help enhance penetration. But married with topical application of a range of skincare, Dr Ferandes, says cosmetic needling also helps to restore skin tightness in the early stages of ageing and may even assist to enhance the reduction of uneven skin tone and texture.
What sort of skin care concerns can skin needling treat?
“Cosmetic needling can be useful for all skin types, except skin presenting with severe solar keratosis, eczema, psoriasis, raised moles, warts, skin cancer and problematic skin conditions,” says Dr Ferandes.
Is there any down time involved with at-home skin needling?
“Cosmetic needling is designed to be used daily, as part of a professionally recommended home regime, to aid the absorption topically applied, vitamin enriched skin care products, so there is no down time,” says Dr Ferandes. “It’s actually a painless procedure performed with no associated downtime.”
How many treatments would you recommend for best results?
“For best results it is recommended for you to use a needling device on a daily basis, to enhance the penetration of your topically applied products,” says Dr Ferandes.
Here are some important points Dr Ferandes says to consider before you get started:
1. Start by rolling twice a week and slowly increase to daily use.
2. Pre-cleanse, cleanse and tone your skin with your preferred skincare products.
3. Apply mild levels of vitamin A to your skin before you start needling.
4. Divide your target areas into sections and roll each section vertically, obliquely and horizontally with the roller for three to five minutes, using mild but firm pressure.
5. Follow with your recommended moisturising products.
6. Rinse the roller with warm water before and after use, and cleanse once a week with the instrument cleansing solution.
Have you tried at-home skin needling? What results did you see?
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Very thorough article
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Even at the hands of a professional I'd be apprehensive.
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Hmmmmm not sure. Sounds a bit scary. The idea of the needles puts me off. I’ve got visions of it leaving me with scaring.
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Not sure if this is something I would consider at all but just saw the Synergie Skin Plabeau G4+ device. Again, this is so expensive but if it works perhaps it is safer and more efficient than some alternatives. Anyone tried this item as there are no reviews? Perhaps we can get in on a trial BH and Synergie?
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Oh no no!! I'm scared of needles!
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Great article and treatment however not sure how my sensitive skin would react to this!
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I have tried cosmetic needling at home and enjoy it . I need to do it often though because I was doing it sporadically.
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I wanted to go to my friends' birthday. I said I was looking for the best salon. Because earlier this, I had visited a lot of saloons.I do not got the results that I wants. I searched online salon, for best facial Memphis tn, I saw lots of saloons, checked their revolvers; But Arch 2 Arch Spa and Salon of me felt good in Salon's reviews with it.I just took an appointment with him for a facial and the service was good. I gave him an appointment for the next day and I went to the appointed time. They told me how is my skin, then ,They decided to do a Microdermabrasion facial looking at my skin. , I was very happy about it. they are work professional levels.After Facial my skin, gradually lost skin cells appeared to be new, healthy. The entire process usually takes about 30 minutes to face.I gated a good result of Microdermabrasion facials Seeing my face, my husband felt the difference, I was very happy to see this.and I feel very happy that I was Choices Arch 2 Arch Spa and Salon Treatment..Everyone was amazed at seeing my face, my skin is look like brighter.Now, I will always go to this Salon. I think this is Best Facial Spa in the Memphis TN.
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I wanted to go to my friends' birthday. I said I was looking for the best salon. Because earlier this, I had visited a lot of saloons.I do not got the results that I wants. I searched online salon, for best facial Memphis tn, I saw lots of saloons, checked their revolvers; But Arch 2 Arch Spa and Salon of me felt good in Salon's reviews with it.I just took an appointment with him for a facial and the service was good. I gave him an appointment for the next day and I went to the appointed time. They told me how is my skin, then ,They decided to do a Microdermabrasion facial looking at my skin. , I was very happy about it. they are work professional levels.After Facial my skin, gradually lost skin cells appeared to be new, healthy. The entire process usually takes about 30 minutes to face.I gated a good result of Microdermabrasion facials Seeing my face, my husband felt the difference, I was very happy to see this.and I feel very happy that I was Choices Arch 2 Arch Spa and Salon Treatment..Everyone was amazed at seeing my face, my skin is look like brighter.Now, I will always go to this Salon. I think this is Best Facial Spa in the Memphis TN.
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No, never I tried such types of therapy to the minimally-invasive non-surgical and nonablative procedure for facial rejuvenation. But sometimes I used Annimateo cream to improve skin texture.
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I would definitely get this done
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Don't think this is something I will ever do.
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I'm about to have my first session of needling this weekend, intrigued by it
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I’ve only just started a course of in salon skin needling, so far I’m loving it. Would be keen to try st home for the up keep
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I am still scared to try this !! My boss always talks about how good this is too ! I just can't ... Hahha
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I would try few times in a salon set up by professionals then would consider at home skin needling
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No blood and no pain skin mesoskin gun, different technology with others, from manufacturer. Also could treatment scalp.
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I pass... Thank you!! Not interested in this procedure at all...
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Cannot wait to purchase looking forward to trying microneedling and stocking up on some great products to use with it. Will be the perfect way to make the most of products we spend sonnmuch on. Bring on better absorbtion.
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My skin is super sensitive, so I'm not sure how it would go, not to mention I'm a little scared. Although I've heard some great things.
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Wow, sounds a tad scary. Something to look into if further time permits.
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I bought some at home needling products but have been to scared to use them :)
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Sounds scary and painful
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i have deep warm skin and i totally understand
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