* Microneedling is the latest skincare trend you can do at home
* Increases collagen production
* Evens skin tone, brightens dullness, and softens fine lines
Whether you’ve heard of it or not, microneedling is taking the skin care industry by storm. This treatment involves sticking 11 super-small needles into the skin. This may sound intimidating, but the needles are only 0.5 to 2.5 millimeters long and the results really speak for themselves. When compared to the average facial, microneedling and other dermaroller treatments result in smooth and radiant skin for a much longer period of time.
So how does it work? When your skin is wounded, your body reacts by sending fibroblasts to create more collagen in that area. This reaction is the same whether you sustain a large wound or a tiny one. Microneedling tricks your body into thinking that it has sustained a wound and therefore increases collagen production in the treated area.
While most microneedling is carried out by a licensed esthetician, it is possible to purchase devices for home treatments. These dermarollers contain only the smallest needles, but can still lead to big improvements in your skin. Check out this list of the 5 best at-home dermaroller tools.
1. Sdara Skincare Derma Roller Cosmetic Needling Instrument
With excellent Amazon reviews, the offers an affordable alternative to pricey microneedling treatments. The roller is completely safe for at-home use as it has only 0.25mm needles. This is an excellent option for those who are nervous about irritation, or unsure if the results will justify a large price tag.
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2. Nurse Jamie Beauty Stamp Micro-Exfoliation Tool
A stamp rather than a roller, the Nurse Jamie Beauty Stamp Micro-Exfoliation Tool gently exfoliates while promoting increased collagen production. It also claims to increase the effectiveness of other skincare products, like anti-aging serums. To use the stamp, gently press the needle end to your skin, then lift it away.
3. ORA Microneedle Face & Full Body Roller Kit
Want to treat more than your face to a microneedling application? The ORA Microneedle Face & Full Body Roller Kit includes a derma roller for every part of your skin. The kit includes one sterilization tray, one roller handle and four interchangeable heads. You can use the body head for large areas of skin, like your back or legs. The face head is appropriately named.
4. DermaWand Retail Kit with Preface
The DermaWand is slightly different to the other derma rollers on this list. Instead of using needles, it uses radio frequency technology to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pores. Through warming thermal energy, it can stimulate circulation, bringing oxygen and other nutrients to the surface of the skin. In this way, it works to even skin tone and reduce texture. The DermaWand can be used more frequently than other dermarollers and is virtually pain free. With two, three-minute treatments each day, you can lift the skin, making your face look years younger.
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5. Beauty Bioscience GloPRO Rose Gold Microneedling Regeneration Tool & Eye MicroTip Set
Recommended by dermatologists and other skin care professionals, the GloPRO Microneedling Regeneration Tool Set includes everything you need to complete home treatments. With two tips, one for normal facial treatment and one for sensitive areas, you’ll be able to roll your entire face and more. Plus, the set includes a number of pre and post-treatment creams and serums to increase the effectiveness of the microneedling treatment.