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I Stuck Hundreds of Tiny Needles In My Face for Better SkinFind out if microneedling is worth it |
Microneedling Plus a Peel At this point, I was finally feeling confident enough in my microneedling abilities to add a peel into my routine, which Benjamin recommends doing once a week. Look for a peel that has a combination of exfoliating acids (I used Stacked Skin Care TCA Multi Acid Face Peel, $150, which contains a blend of glycolic, lactic, salicylic and phytic acids, along with TCA and retinol.) Apply a peel once a week before you micro-needle, and you'll enjoy greater exfoliation and uptake of nutrients, says Benjamin.
The peel tingled a bit upon application, and while it didn't hurt to microneedle after it dried, it certainly didn't feel pleasant. But I dutifully carried out my microneedling, for the sake of this experiment Afterward, I patted on a hydrating serum and Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, $40, a superhydrating moisturizer.
When I woke up the next morning, I was shocked. Not to brag, but I was the epitome of #WokeUpLikeThis dewy skin. I was so glowy, in fact, I felt compelled to take a selfie first thing in the morning (and I'm not usually one for selfies, unless my makeup is bangin').
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The peel tingled a bit upon application, and while it didn't hurt to microneedle after it dried, it certainly didn't feel pleasant. But I dutifully carried out my microneedling, for the sake of this experiment Afterward, I patted on a hydrating serum and Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, $40, a superhydrating moisturizer.
When I woke up the next morning, I was shocked. Not to brag, but I was the epitome of #WokeUpLikeThis dewy skin. I was so glowy, in fact, I felt compelled to take a selfie first thing in the morning (and I'm not usually one for selfies, unless my makeup is bangin').
SEE NEXT PAGE: Is Microneedling Worth It?