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From dermaplaning to chemical peels, at-home skincare really took off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Part of it is that people couldn’t go to in-office treatments.
The socalled “glow-up” phenomenon dominated social media, too.
New York City-based dermatologist Melissa K. Levin, M.D., broke the procedure down withGlamour.
However, medical-grade dermarollers should only be used by a trained professional.
Ultimately, the longer the needle, the more time your skin will require to recover.
For some, however, the effects are worth it.
confirm to sanitize everything before dermarolling
When it comes to dermarolling, start slow.
With isopropyl alcohol and a cotton round, disinfect your cleansed skin and the dermaroller itself.
You’ll also need to wash the tool after each use.
Before changing the direction of your roller, pick up the wheel.
Dragging the needles, or pressing down too hard, will damage your skin, so be careful.
However, if you do decide to try it out, check that you’re using surgical-grade needles.
But when applied post-needling, they are traveling inside the skin.
This potentially triggers an immune reaction which can lead to skin sensitivity, allergic reactions, and rashes.”
While you’re at it, avoid products containing vitamin C and retinol.
