According to an esthetician.

Meet the Experts

Kerry Benjamin is an L.A.-based esthetician.

She is the founder of StackedSkincare and the StackedSkincare spa in Santa Monica, CA.

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you oughta treat dark skin with caution, or you might cause serious permanent damage, Benjamin says.

Forhyperpigmentationand acne scarring, the Collagen Rejuvenating Kit is ideal, Benjamin says.

There is one caution: People with active pustular or cystic acne should not use a microneedle.

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