When it comes to correcting fine lines or stubborn scarring, one powerful treatment works naturally to kick-start your collagen production, says Editor Trudi Brewer.
Dermapen4 and the Dermaceuticals used at a Gold Authorised Treatment Provider.
Watch the step-by-step glow-giving skin service.
Once you've decided to invest in your skin, you need to do some research on where to get the best service and the best results. One powerful treatment works naturally to kick-start your collagen production, helping to correct fine lines, stretch marks, sun damage (my concern) and stubborn scarring - meet Dermapen4 micro-needling. This pen-like device combined with active Dp Dermaceuticals skin products can work wonders in creating a smooth, even, rejuvenated complexion.
What is it?
The process is simple: the pen-like device contains minuscule needles that create little micro-punctures, around 1920 micro-channels per second, in the skin. This ignites your skin's wound response and prompts the body's natural repair process into creating fresh youth-boosting collagen and elastin. Michelle Channon, a skin educator at Probeauty, says "The depth the needles penetrate is adjustable, meaning skilled therapists can treat the skin to help topical products absorb faster, target those sluggish skin cells in the epidermis (surface of the skin) or go deeper to stimulate collagen production and heal scarring. It's also a great way to firm the skin, correct sun damage, and reduce the look of enlarged pores."
Dermapen4 is a pen-like device that when combined with active Dp Dermaceuticals skin products works wonders in creating a smooth, even, rejuvenated complexion.
The treatment
This entire treatment only takes around 30 minutes, including set-up and consultation, and only five minutes for the actual Dermapen4 process itself. It begins with a double cleanse, using Dp Dermaceuticals Tri-Phase Cleanser, a luxurious balm-like consistency that quickly becomes a soothing milk cleanser once mixed with water and whisks away every trace of makeup and oil. The next step is skin exfoliation, using Dp Dermaceuticals Micro Derm Exfoliant to free the skin from that dead cell build-up that sits on the surface of your complexion. This next step preps the skin for a safe, germ-free treatment, with a spritz of Dp Dermaceuticals CliniPrep Spray (essentially an alcohol-free sanitiser that soothes and protects the skin's natural biome balance). Next, Dp Dermaceuticals Bright Lite and Dp Dermaceuticals Hyla Active serum are applied between each section of the Dermapen, which moves in a stripe-like, cross-hatching motion from the chin to the forehead, including under the eyes and brow bone. Four minutes of needling (it’s slightly uncomfortable) is over quickly and instantly soothed by the cooling Dp Dermaceuticals Hyla Active 3D Sculptured cloth mask. Channon says, "The depth of the needle ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm, for under the eyes and the forehead. On thicker skin, such as the cheeks, the needle depth may be adjusted to 1.5mm or as your trained therapist determines your skin needs, up to 2.5mm or even 3.0mm for treating scars with a specialised technique." Finally, the Dp Dermaceuticals Vitamin Rich Repair is applied to aid in the wound healing process. Before you jump out from under the duvet, a slick of Dp Dermaceuticals Cover Recover is applied. This tinted balm-like cream doubles as your natural SPF, with titanium and zinc oxides, as well as a silicone matrix (the same healing blend as used in burns wards throughout the world to encourage skin regeneration), and rejuvenating ingredients such as copper peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, jojoba esters, probiotics, and soothing peppermint oil. This is all your skin needs post-treatment for the next 24 hours. Best of all, it will give the skin a tinted camouflage to disguise any pinkness in the skin, so you can go straight back to work.
This entire treatment only takes around 30 minutes, including set-up and consultation, and only five minutes for the actual Dermapen4 process itself.
The take-home
When I got back to the office, I expected my team to spot the fact I had ducked out for a skin service, but instead, they asked what foundation I was wearing? Later that evening, I met a friend for a glass of wine, and she commented on how my skin was glowing, which, for me, makes this the ideal age eraser with no downtime. For the next few days, my skin was slightly pink around the nose area, and under the eyes, however, the Dp Dermaceuticals Cover Recover concealed this immediately. By day three, the flaky patch around my chin was covered easily with concealer. By day five, my skin looked brighter and smoother. The best results can take three to six months to show when your skin has built fresh new collagen. Channon says, "A course of six to eight treatments, spaced two to eight weeks apart, followed by annual top-up treatments is the ideal way to treat age-related skin concerns and give your skin that lit-from-within appearance."
Post-treatment tips: For 24 hours after your treatment, avoid hot showers, baths or spas, vigorous exercise, or using any active ingredients (like vitamin A, salicylic acid, glycolic acid) in your skincare for at least a week.
Where can I get this treatment?
This was not my first Demapen4 treatment, and it won't be my last. I am addicted to the smoothing, brightening effects this natural anti-ageing skin service offers. However, I caution this treatment is only as good as the hands that deliver it. When you book, make sure you choose a 'Gold Authorised Treatment Provider’. Not only does this guarantee the best service, safety and correct protocol, but also the use of the Dermapen4 device and Dp Dermacueticals products, which enhance the long-lasting benefits of this glow-giving skin service.
Post-treatment the Dp Dermaceuticals Cover Recover is all your skin needs for 24 hours It gives the skin a tinted camouflage, so you can go straight back to work.
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