Micro-needling is arguably one of the most popular professional and at-home skincare treatments today. Consumers are focusing more on underlying skin health and using the power of at-home skincare technology to optimise results. Micro-needling technology was pioneered by world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Des Fernandes more than 20 years ago.
In addition to needling, his extensive medical research in the field of vitamin A and skin regeneration proved that this essential skin normalising vitamin strengthened the stratum corneum to such a remarkable degree that it was further imperative to innovate a new way to get more vitamin A delivered to the skin, to enhance the benefits and achieve better results.
“The concept of Micro-Needling was born at the time when the world was going mad for invasive treatments like destructive laser therapy and deep dermal peels,” says Dr Des. “I needed to find a way that allowed the skin to get more effects from vitamin A to achieve better results. In 1997 I needled myself for the first time using a tattoo pen. Dissatisfied with the experience I had several microneedling rollers produced, testing them on myself. This was ultimately the birth of medical and surgical needling treatments to improve the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, and stretchmarks.”
As the Founder and Scientific Director of Environ Skin Care, the brand went on to pioneer Micro-Needling technology shortly after, with the launch of the Environ Cosmetic Roll-CIT®. Environ’s Micro-Needling Instruments are designed to deliver up to 100 times more essential nutrients and intelligent ingredients to where the skin needs them most.
Dr Des offers five benefits of including needling in your at-home skincare routine:
Micro-needling allows for the optimum absorption of active ingredients into the skin
Micro-needling creates tiny micro-channels in the upper layers of the skin. The active ingredients from home treatment products are then able to reach into the depths of the skin exponentially more effectively than by simply applying the products topically. The higher the levels of vitamin A and vitamin C that can penetrate the lower layers of the epidermis, the more collagen can be made.
Micro-needling helps restore skin tightness
Micro-needling can assist in collagen and elastin production in the skin which may lead to the effect of skin tightening.
Micro-needling helps to smooth fine lines and softens scars
Micro-needling is particularly effective in improving the appearance of aging, dehydration, sun damage, and scarring, especially when used in combination with a daily vitamin A moisturiser or serum.
Micro-needling assists in the reduction of pigmentation
Micro-needling, done in conjunction with scientifically proven professional skin care products, has been seen to encourage the top layer of skin to regenerate, thereby reducing the appearance of pigmentation.
Micro-needling helps to reduce dilated blood vessels
Micro-needling increases collagen production, a natural elastic that encourages skin to appear more supple and youthful. The result is healthy, glowing skin, which makes capillaries significantly less visible.
Micro-needling can benefit everyone, is not painful, does not damage the skin, and can be used in all areas of the body. For more information, contact an Environ stockist or skincare professional to start your Micro-Needling journey now: https://www.environskincare.com/za/environ-stockist-locator/
