The Benefits of Skin Needling
Collagen Induction Therapy is is a procedure which often involves a trip to a specialist. However, micro-needling is a form of collagen induction therapy which can be carried out in your own home, in your own time; this smoothes out wrinkles, reduces acne scarring and reduces the appearence of stretchmarks.
a common factor of scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and uneven skin is a lack of collagen. Micro-needling encourages collagen production in the skin, which minimises and even removes their appearance.
Micro needling (skin needling) is a process carried out using a skin roller that is covered with numerous tiny needles. These needles penetrate the outside layer of skin and gently part the pores of the skin. This method has two big benefits; it effectively activates collagen formation at the same time as providing a clear channel for creams applied to the skin to be absorbed more effectively through the upper layer (epidermis) of skin. Microneedling (skin needling) creates a very tiny trauma which lasts for a short period of time and doesn’t cause the skin to break or bleed in the treated area in the way that laser therapy or microdermabrasion do.
The microscopic punctures (which are often just the opening of the pores of your skin) caused by the skin needling or microneedling, stimulate collagen production in the second layer of skin (the dermis) and it creates an appropriate environment for collagen and elastin formation. These key factors help the skin to cosmetically heal.
There are several alternatives to micro-needling, most of which require visits to clinical beauticians or other specialists. These include laser therapy and Micro-Dermabrasion. Using a skin needling roller at home is generally much cheaper.