At-Home Microneedling: Here’s What to Expect

So you think microneedling may just be the thing that your skin needs. You love the idea of addressing your specific skin concerns and giving your complexion science-backed ingredients deep into your skin for maximum results.

But before you get started with this relatively new skincare treatment, you may wonder what you can expect. It’s virtually painless and easy to add to your routine, but it’s totally understandable if you’re worried about the sensations, your skin’s reactions, and the results.

We’ve got you! Take a look at this play-by-play on at-home microneedling below so you can get started with confidence.

First, What Is At-Home Microneedling?

At-home micro-needling, such as with the Micro-Infusion System, includes small, hair-thin needles that “punch” the skin, which creates microchannels. This stimulates the repair process on the skin, helping to transform the skin for a variety of concerns such as:

• Dark spots or discolouration
• Rough texture
• Enlarged pores
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dryness or dullness

Those tiny microchannels also allow skincare ingredients to go deeper which will help your products penetrate better.

Before

Before getting started, perform a patch test to have a better understanding of how your skin will react. Once, you’re all set to go, ensure your face and hands are clean and that your hair is tied or secured away from your face.

During

Start at the center of the face and work your way outward to cover the full face. Stamp with a 50% overlap. This means each time you stamp you overlap the previous stamp halfway.

During the initial stages of treatment, you may experience a slight sensation or prickling feeling as the needles make contact with the skin but you’ll quickly get used to the feeling.

Right After

It is normal for your skin to feel warm and appear pink afterward—almost like a sunburn. You may also find your skin is slightly sticky or shiny for a few hours.

Rest assured the redness during microneedling is a sign that you went deep enough with the treatment—so it’s a good sign to see! Plus, it only lasts a few hours.

Here are some more quick facts:

• It should disappear within 2-3 hours after application
• It’s a sign more blood is flowing to that area
• It means your skin is busy renewing itself

The direct aftercare of your skin is very important, however. For 24 hours, it’s best to avoid:

• Sun (wear SPF)
• Swimming
• Saunas & steam rooms
• Sweating
• Applying makeup
• Harsh skincare such as acids or exfoliants
• Touching your face

The Next Few Days

Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser. You can minimize any minor redness or irritation by keeping the skin moisturized.

Now get ready to start enjoying those skin benefits! Many people see noticeable results the very next day, saying they have glowing skin as soon as they wake up. Some people notice a more even skin tone after a couple of days.

Overall Transformation

One of the main results is seeing an overall healthy, fresh-looking complexion in the next day or two. In fact, that’s why many people plan a session a few days before an important event to help get that quick boost from dull skin to radiant complexion—so they look and feel absolutely glowing on the big day. Everyone’s skin is different, but you may experience something like the following:

• Brighter complexion
• More hydrated feeling
• Smaller-looking pores

With Consistent Use

As with any treatment, consistent use is going to be your best bet for better skin—the more treatments you perform the greater skin benefits over time you’ll receive.

Dark Spots & Uneven Skin Tone

Have discolouration, rough texture, enlarged pores, or acne marks? Boosting your skin with brightening ingredients, such as niacinamide and tranexamic acid, means a more even skin tone for you in a quicker time than when applying them solely on the outer layer of skin

In summary, it can help:

• Brighten discolouration
• Fade dark spots
• Promote even skin tone

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Those tiny punctures trigger collagen-production in a controlled fashion, so your skin is more likely to regenerate new skin cells. In addition, hydrating ingredients, such as Beta Glucan and peptides, go deeper than before, producing a plumping effect.

In summary, it can help:

• Reduce the look of fine lines & wrinkles
• Soothe redness
• Boost hydration

Expect the Very Best

Now that you know what you can expect with at-home micro-needling, we hope you feel more comfortable to give it a try and experience the results for yourself. It may take some prep and scheduling into your nighttime routine, but the mechanics of it all will become simpler and simpler with every use.

Don’t forget to keep up with your everyday skincare routine to boost the results and keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing. Soon, this could be your new favorite treatment for smoother, rejuvenated skin!