As we grow older, our skin wrinkles with many people always trying to find new ways to rejuvenate their skins.
Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, says that micro-needling can improve the skin’s texture and appearance, as it addresses common skin flaws you might have.
Micro-needling involves the use of multiple needles that are put into your skin as a way to tighten that area. This process helps produce more collagen in the skin, as you get older your skin struggles to produce enough collagen which later leads to you having wrinkles, says the Lasercare Skin Clinic.
The above-mentioned source provides five reasons you need to add micro-needling to your skincare:
- Improves skin texture: From the age of 30 the production of collagen in your skin decreases. To improve this micro-needling would be needed for you to have smooth skin.
- Less scarring: The treatment reduces acne scars which improves the texture of your skin.
- Reduces acne: The sterilised needles that penetrate through your skin remove the recurring blackhead making your pores smaller.
- Less visible wrinkles: Micro-needling triggers growth factors that allow your skin to recover quicker. It also tightens your skin causing you to have fewer wrinkles.
- Less signs of aging: Lasercare Skin Clinic says, “Consider adding micro-needling treatments to your regular self-care and anti-aging routine.” They also advise you to combine microneedling with a vitamin C serum to get your skin looking luminous and youthful for longer.
Lasercare Skin Clinic highlights the side effects of micro-needling saying that drinking water is important before going to your appointment, adding, that you should avoid exfoliating using products that have alcohol in them.
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