A Marlow beauty junkie's blog: Microneedling

A spotlight on skincare, make up must haves, trending treatments and all things self care...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say but with constant shifts and evolving treatments are we looking after our skin health as much as what we're layering on the surface.Let's try and fix the fiction and fables...Even as a mere mortal who's worked within the beauty industry for nearly two decades it can be a minefield deciphering fact and fiction so here is our safe space to dissect, discuss and decide.

Trending everywhere right now...microneedling also known as collagen induction therapy.With many of us at least contemplating an at home kit, if not already cramming it into a jam packed evening once a blue moon or when we remember. How do they fair against a clinic led treatment?Like many things in this day and age, the answer sadly isn't black or white. At home kits, often endorsed by a celebrity or two, (who needless to say have specialist dermatology advice and all the lotions and potions a girl could ask for) often suggest it as a quick fix for a variety of skin concerns, often proclaiming it to be a miracle cure. However, without knowing the full protocol could we be causing damage to our skin health?

The saying 'Health is Wealth' applies to our skin too

Most at home kits are superficial and surface level so without consistent use will have a lack lustre impact on your skin and if we're not applying the correct product afterwards the results we want to see may differ greatly from the reality.I'm not tarring all 'at home kits', they are great for maintenance, surface texture and do help with better product absorption. However, as they reach a maximum depth limit of 0.5mm, no significant change will be made to fine lines, wrinkles or acne scars (which is what most of us would like to acheive). Plus without proper sterilisation of the needle head there is a risk of infection or cross contamination, particularly if used on active acne. In essence, if not used correctly they can cause more harm than good.

On the other hand, clinic led treatments, although costly can really hone in on actual collagen remodelling; reaching a depth of up to 2.5mm if not more when medically administered. Fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, acne scars amongst others will be targeted and with topical products, tailored to specific needs, you (and your skin) will reap the rewards. Add ons such as masks, or combined with LED light therapy and exosomes with give you a glow that will be sunglasses worthy. All in all, it really depends on what your specific skin concerns are and how visible and significant you desire the results to be. 

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