Anybody remember the Vampire Facial craze last year? It's a facial that uses your own blood plasma in which an esthetician micro-needles the plasma into the skin. Gross right? I did it and I can assure you it was the most horrific facial session I have ever had. The micro-needling process left my face a bloody mess and then for maximum benefit I had to keep on my skin for 8 hours! My esthetician failed to tell me this part and my poor husband had a coniption upon my arrival home. I looked like my face had been hit by a train. I can also assure you it works and was worth all the drama. Micro-needling builds collagen and the result is plumper skin, even skin tone and reduced under eye circles. It took about 3 weeks to see the results and the effect last for up to a year.
I had never heard of micro-needleing before my Vampire Facial, When I was traveling back from France last year, duty-free on the plane was selling an at home micro-needling tool called a "Derma Roller". The derma roller comes in various needle lengths and the best to start off with is .25 mm. Without hesitation, I whipped out my 100 euros and bought one. The process is much less dramatc than the Vamprire Facial but with regular use it provides amazing results. I use it 2-3 times a week with RetinA or Trader Joes Antioxident serum. And, I found one that is totally affordable so get rolling!
Buy a Derma Roller here ($12.95)
Trader Joe's Antioxident Serum ($9.99)
Check out this video on Derma Rolling 101:
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