Micro-Needling
Does Micro-Needling hurt?
To put it simply, no…
The first time I got introduced to needling I was like “wait, you want to do what?” The thought of needles puncturing my skin was scary. I mean, who isn’t scared of needles? But with a bit of numbing, I got through the whole treatment feeling super relaxed. The result was game-changing!
Micro-needling is also known as Collagen Induction Therapy was pioneered by Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ Skincare who just won the Global Award for Skincare of the Decade! Juve proud themselves with doctor-led protocols for skincare to achieve more youthful skin to last a lifetime.
Why micro-needling?
Micro-needling stimulates the skin’s collagen and elastin by creating tiny little punctures in the outermost layer of the skin down to the blood vessels to release growth factors and induce the body’s natural healing process. These growth factors are needed to produce stronger collagen and elastin fibres for more youthful healthy-looking skin.
Who should have this treatment?
Everyone! The treatment is suited for anyone and everyone who wants to target skin ageing, pigmentation, enlarged pores, uneven textured skin, scaring or dull and tired-looking skin. Acne-prone skin can be treated once there are no active pustules or inflammation.
What to expect:
No pain! Yes, that’s right no pain as Juve uses localised numbing on the skin. There has been a lot of controversy around using numbing when needling and drawing blood to the surface, however, Dr Des Fernandes has scientifically proven this method of micro-needling. He has done and written extensive research on this. You can target serious skin conditions while relaxing on the bed listening to very soothing music and walk away with amazing results.
Everyone is different but here is what you can experience in the first few days:
Day 1 to 3 is the only day you will have a red face and experience some puffiness. It almost looks and feels like a sunburn. After that, your skin will feel super dry and rough but that’s only the new skin cells pushing to the surface. From day 7 your skin will normalise and start to feel hydrated, tighter, brighter, and more youthful. Just make sure you have your Vitamin A moisturiser from the Environ step-up system as we know Vitamin A is essential in normalising the skin’s function and my go-to product when needling is the Revival Masque. Amazing! The AHA’s will assist in those few days where the skin cell turnover is happening, and the skin is feeling dry and flaky. Not to mention the amazing active ingredients in this mask that makes it the “facelift in a jar”.
I recommended doing a course of 3 to 6 treatments quite close together – weekly or fortnightly and thereafter as maintenance in between your other Environ Skin Facials.
If pain was your only concern preventing you from doing this treatment you can rest assured your treatment will be super relaxing but with the results, you have been looking for.
I will see you all soon in my room for painless micro-needling so we can all have beautiful skin to last us our lifetime!
Candice Janse van Rensburg
