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Fade acne scars and fine lines, boost collagen and elastin.
Byrdie / David Hattan
This triggers the bodys natural wound-healing response, stimulating theproduction ofcollagenand elastin.The result?
Fewer fine lines and wrinkles, firmer skin, and more even tone and texture.
The recovery time withat-home derma rollersis shorter, too.
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Rachel Nazarianadvises using an at-home derma rolleronce or twicea week to see how your skin responds.
Aboutfour passesover the entire face is sufficient.
Wetested22 of the most popular derma rollers at home overeight weeks.
Byrdie / Cara Milhaven
Testers evaluated each one on ease of use, effectiveness, quality, and overall results.
With its swappable heads and handy case, its one of the most versatile we tried.
At first, our skin turned a little red, but it quickly adjusted and by the second week.
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We felt noticeably glowierespecially because it helped products settle into our skin.
Our only complaint is that the kits cleaning compartment was too small to fit the roller heads inside.
I have not really had any breakouts since using the derma roller.
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It also comes with two replacement heads which can be swapped out as needed.
We loved how surprisingly gentle this derma roller was on our skin.
It left a little redness, which is to be expected, but no irritation.
Byrdie / Rachel Bowen
Our skincare products were absorbed more easily after using it.
Unfortunately, our hyperpigmentation remained about the same.
It has very small 0.2-millimeter needles that are stainless steel, so it’s safe and effective.
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I have feedback from patients that this has helped keep their skin bright and even-toned.
As a bonus, it can even be used on the scalp tostimulate hair growth.
Although we didnt notice any dramatic improvements there was a slight reduction in wrinkles.
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We wish it came with a replacement head or instructions indicating when it should be replaced.
Tester age 55-64 with dry, mature skin: I often applied an exfoliating serum after using the tool.
The shinygold-platedtool also looks fancy, which is always a plus in our book.
Byrdie / Margo Suckow
Using this roller was not what wed call a relaxing, self-care experience.
But we persevered, using it twice a week until we saw some subtle improvements about one month in.
The main benefit was that skincare products applied afterwardabsorbed much betteralbeit with a little stingingwhich made ourcomplexion more glowy.
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We also noticed a slight improvement in the appearance of our 11 lines.
It comes with a derma roller on one end and anacupressurebulb on the other.
Made from rose quartz, the bulb is designed to massage pressure points, reducing tension and puffiness.
Byrdie / Natalie Guisinger
We really loved the design of this tool.
By the end of the testing period, our skin felt and looked even, soft, and bright.
It also came with a replacement roller head to switch out once the first one started to dull.
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My face feels slightly tighter as well.
Its also adept at steadily reducing scars that might otherwise require anin-office laser treatmentto fade.
We loved how gentle this tool was compared to some others we tested.
Byrdie / Tatiana Kennedy
Although our skin was slightly red right after use, the experience was pain-free.
I felt like my face did look more glowy and healthier after using the tool.
This innovative roller from Skin Gym takes this premise one step further.
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Its disposable roller heads are covered in3,000 dissolving microneedlesthat inserthyaluronic acidright into your skin,plumping and hydratingyour complexion.
Our face was red and warm right using the tool, but the irritation subsided quickly.
However, theresults were short-lived, and within a couple of days our skin returned to its prior condition.
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We suggest keeping the following factors in mind to determine which derma roller is right for you.
Usually, I suggest two to four passes in each direction.
Always roll on a clean, dry face, and finish with a hydrating or nourishing skincare product.
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She also suggests washing and disinfecting your roller after each treatment and again before you reuse it.
It is safe, as long as you do it properly.
Esme Benjaminis a writer, editor, and podcaster based in New York.
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She began writing and editing for the Byrdie team in 2023.
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