What’s up with dermarolling and does it work?

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Who can forget the bloody Vampire facial that Kim Kardashian donned in 2014? The treatment seemed a bit extreme, even for the most avid beauty enthusiast.

Using a dermapen, she injected her face with acupuncture size needles with her own blood. The science behind the procedure claims that it stimulates collagen and elastin to make the skin smoother.

The procedure is still done today, but a less extreme alternative is available nowadays.

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Dermarolling is a similar procedure but involves a micro-needling roller that you gently roll over the face.

The gentle pricks by the hundreds of tiny needles clear acne scars fade fine lines and even out skin tone if it is done properly.

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Dermarollers with 0.1 to 0.2 mm needles create micro pathways for skin products to better penetrate the skin.

However, the 0.5 mm needle roller is used for wound healing stimulation. It creates tiny pricks in the skin with enough space between pricks to stimulate the healing process.

New skin starts to grow, which leads to a smoother, more even and fuller complexion.

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Anyone with acne scars, large pores or who just want to tighten their skin can benefit from the Dermarollers.

Use larger needles for healing and shorter and thinner needles for an evening out skin.