One skincare innovation that’s been around for a while and is set to stay is microneedling – specifically microneedling at home using microneedle patches. So, what are microneedle patches, what are the benefits of microneedling and importantly, do microneedle patches work/hurt?
Every so often, a new beauty craze hits the headlines and everywhere we look, celebrities and influencers are endorsing it like it’s the best thing since sliced cucumbers. Then, many disappear like they never happened (donkey milk skincare, anyone?).
But one skincare innovation that’s been around for a while and is set to stay is microneedling – specifically microneedling at home using microneedle patches. So, what are microneedle patches, what are the benefits of microneedling and importantly, do microneedle patches work/hurt?
Here’s everything you need to know!
Microneedling involves a process of carefully inserting extremely fine needles into the skin. But before you reel away in horror, the tiny needles only enter just below the surface, so nowhere near anything like an injection or having a blood test.
Causing a deliberate injury to the skin to gain a benefit sounds a bit crazy, we’ll be the first to admit that. But when we look at the science behind microneedling, it all becomes clear.
Inserting multiple tiny needles into the skin causes micro injuries to the tissues and upper layers of skin, and this is where the magic happens. When the skin becomes injured, it wants to fix itself and therefore rapidly goes into repair and wound healing mode.
Once the skin has this repair signal, it begins to stimulate skin cell renewal. It also begins to produce the proteins needed for repair, in particular the Holy Grail of skin proteins – collagen.
Microneedle patches contain active skin rejuvenating ingredients that have been crystallised to form sharp crystals no bigger than 250 microns, which is about a third of the width of a human hair. So, pretty small.
These crystals effectively form into microneedles (so actually, they’re not really needles at all, despite their name). The crystals are then attached to a water-soluble chip that is itself attached to a hydrocolloid plaster. The plaster attaches the chip containing its microneedles to the skin and keeps it in place whilst the microneedles get to work. There’s no need for rolling at all – just stick the patches on, sit back and relax.
The major difference between microneedling and microneedle patches is that microneedle patches don’t need to prick the skin and cause injury. What does a microneedle patch do differently from a dermaroller? Well, they do the same job, but a microneedle patch does so without causing trauma. Instead, the crystals simply dissolve into the skin. And that’s scientific progress!
Microneedle patches can also be used to deliver targeted treatments, such as hydrating hyaluronic acid and anti-ageing peptides, deeper into the skin rendering them even more effective.
While microneedle patches have been used in the medical world for quite some time, they are relatively new to the beauty world. The production processes and technology used to manufacture microneedle patches is much more involved than a regular acne patch, which is why the price point is also higher.
In traditional microneedling, needle size is a major factor in the treatment’s effectiveness. Most people require needles that are 1.0mm or longer to reach the dermis.
When it comes to microneedling patches, size still matters, but it’s also about shape. Because the needles aren’t physically pushed into your skin like they are during actual microneedling, their design is a major factor into how deeply they can penetrate the skin.
As you can see, most patch microneedles look like funnels with a flat tip. Our Mircroneedle in “The Awesome Patch” have a unique, proprietary pyramid shape that helps penetrate the skin with more ease and higher efficiency. That means that no other patch on the market uses ultra-fine needle tips for smooth and deep penetration. The other microstructures lead to higher physical resistance of the skin elasticity. The delivery rates of their micro structures are only 10-30% compares to The Awesome Patch at 80%
In every Awesome patch, 1,800 micropoints made of super-hydrating cross-linked hyaluronic acid flood your skin with gentle, effective wrinkles and fine lines treatments.
The main benefit of microneedle patches is obviously that they’re targeted to a specific area of skin, but they’re also safe. Since they cause no trauma to the skin, you won’t feel a thing (aside from a satisfying tingle indicating that they’re working) and they won’t cause any bleeding unlike dermarollers which are considerably more aggressive.
THE MAJOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICRONEEDLING AND MICRONEEDLE PATCHES IS THAT MICRONEEDLE PATCHES CANNOT HARM THE SKIN AND CAUSE INJURY.
Microneedle patches work by dissolving active ingredients into the skin. Therefore, to use the most effective ones, look for microneedle patches that contain the best active ingredients such as collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid and contain a high number of microscopic needles.
Microneedle patches press into the skin where the microneedles, or crystals made up of active ingredients, penetrate into the dermal layer and are activated by water in the skin to dissolve.
This means that these nourishing, hydrating and anti-ageing active ingredients are delivered exactly where they should be. Simply apply them to areas of your face, such as under the eyes where fine lines can be most problematic and let them get to work.
The Awesome Patch – Anti wrinkle facial patch are fantastic at targeting fine lines around the eyes and smile line.
They help to plump and refresh the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and minimise dark under eye circles. And with innovative ingredients including hydrating hyaluronic acid, plumping collagen and anti-ageing peptides, and 1,800microneedles, if you’re concerned about ageing skin, then they’re just what you’re looking for.
Stimulating the production of collagen by causing micro injuries using microneedling techniques is beneficial to skin that’s showing signs of aging. Or as an insurance measure against future aging.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that’s carried out in skin clinics and authorized beauty spas by trained specialists using specialist microneedling rollers, or dermarollers.
This technology has been around for quite a while, and dermarollers are now available for use at home, with mixed results. Microneedling and using a dermaroller can be painful and can cause bleeding, and a few tears too, if your pain threshold is low or you’re squeamish about the use of needles. Let alone needles near your face and eyes.
The Awesome Patch – Anti wrinkle facial patch ARE FANTASTIC AT TARGETING FINE LINES AROUND THE EYES [HELPING] TO PLUMP AND REFRESH THE SKIN, REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES AND MINIMISE DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES.
However, with the advent of some spectacular science, microneedle patches that can be safely used at home are now available. They’ve been based on the same innovative skin health technology as microneedling using a dermaroller, but are even better and less invasive…
Here at The Awesome Patch , we believe that slowing the effects of aging is all part of a normal skin routine.
So, what are microneedle patches? The answer is, the solution to your skin concerns!
You have the choice to make changes if you wish to, and we’re here to empower you to do just that. What’s more, we know you live a busy life so we’ve designed our microneedle patches to boost your skin, produce enviable results and be quick and fuss-free.
Are they the secret to amazing skin? We certainly think so. Why not find out for yourself?
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