Few treatments in the skincare world are lauded for delivering as many benefits as microneedling. As a quick reminder, microneedling is a procedure in which teeny-tiny needles are rolled across the skin to create superficial injury. This triggers the body’s natural wound-healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. The result? Fewer fine lines and wrinkles, firmer skin, and more even tone and texture. Microneedling is even used to treat stretch marks and acne scars and also has the added benefit of increasing the penetration and efficacy of skincare products you use afterward. Rolling needles all over the skin, no matter how small, is intimidating, but at-home derma rollers don’t penetrate the skin as deeply as those used by professionals in an office setting, meaning less discomfort and safer for the amateur microneedle-er. The recovery time with at-home derma rollers is shorter, too. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian advises using an at-home d...
