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I Stuck Hundreds of Tiny Needles In My Face for Better SkinFind out if microneedling is worth it |
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And I was diligent about cleaning my dermaroller after each use with hot water and soap, or rubbing alcohol. If you don't clean it properly, you're basically shoving bacteria into your skin.
Another word of caution: You should never, ever use a vitamin C serum after microneedling. "Vitamin C tends to be very active, and I don't think it's a great idea to drive that down deeper," says Benjamin. "It can irritate and cause inflammation. The best serums to use with microneedling are ones with growth factors, stem cells, peptides and hylauronic acid."
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