I'll never forget the day I first saw them at the age of 32. I was driving into work one morning when I happened to glance up at my rear-view mirror. At first, when I saw what appeared to be rippling waters, I thought my entire car was being swept up by a flood. Fortunately, I was mistaken and safe from deadly waters. Unfortunately, however, what I saw was just as traumatic. What was it, you ask?
Ugh.
Now in my forties, I am learning to take better care of my skin than ever before while also taking the opportunity to explore a variety of skin care products that will help me fight the effects of aging without resorting to surgical procedures. I recently had the opportunity to try out a Derma Roller for free in exchange for my honest review.
I'll be honest; When I was offered the opportunity to try the Derma Roller, I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. All I knew is that I have wrinkles, fine lines and a number 11 between my eyes that makes me feel as if I look 111. With that said, I tend to jump on nearly any product that has the potential to reverse or slow down the signs of aging. Before receiving the product, my thoughts were that this product was going to be the equivalent of a "rolling pin," which would "flatten" my wrinkles as I rolled it across my face. Ok, so it was a nice thought, right? With that said, for those immediately drawn in by the prospect of younger-looking skin, I encourage you first to take the time to understand what a derma roller is, what it does, and how to properly use a Derma Roller. If you're deathly afraid of needles, this probably isn't the product for you. Don't wait until you open the product to find out that a Derma Roller is filled with tiny NEEDLES that will PENETRATE YOUR SKIN as you use it. Don't let that scare you away either, however, because surprisingly.... THEY DON'T HURT. Luckily, I am not one who falls into the "deathly afraid of needles" category, so, while I was a little hesitant to try it for the first time, I wasn't ridden by anxiety either.
So, to answer the first question you might have about the Derma Roller: Yes, it works fabulously. I actually enjoyed the slightly prickly but not painful sensation that accompanies the use of the device. I actually found myself feeling very relaxed as I used it.
This Derma Roller uses 1mm needles, which is perfect for a beginner, such as myself. One thing to keep in mind is that longer needles may result in more pain. Furthermore, needles longer than 1.5 mm are recommended to be used by professionals only and increase the risk of permanent skin damage if not used properly. However, needles between 0.75mm and 1 mm are perfect for facial skin concerns such as acne scars, crows feet, fine lines and deep wrinkles.
You might be inclined to press hard when using the Derma Roller, but I found that it's not necessary, and you risk damaging your skin. The recommendation is to simply press, but not push, the roller onto your skin, and roll a few times in various directions.
When I was finished using the Derma Roller, I applied my favorite moisturizers and oils. My fear was that my freshly "poked" skin would burn after applying the oils, but that was not the case. Furthermore, applying products like vitamin c syrum, retinol cream and facial moisturizers and oils after using the Derma Roller will likely penetrate deeper into freshly rolled skin that it does without using a Derma Roller, which is one of the reasons the product continues to become more popular among fountain of youth seekers such as myself. If that includes you, I strongly encourage you to give this product a try!
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| Product Image from Amazon - I ordered my Derma Roller at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VXXODXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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