Collectie: Usage Information
⚠️Important: Always test new products on a small patch of skin and stop if you experience unusual discomfort.
How often can you microneedle?
🔹 Superficial (0.25 – 0.3 mm)
→ Aimed at glow, product absorption, fine lines
🕒 1x every 7–10 days
✔ Ideal for maintenance
🔹 Medium-deep (0.5 mm)
→ Anti-aging, light scars, texture improvement
🕒 Every 2–3 weeks
🔹 Deep (0.75 – 1.0 mm and more)
→ Scars, acne scars, stretch marks
🕒 Every 4–6 weeks
⚠️ For experienced users only
🌟 SKYNS Microneedling Guide 🌟
1️⃣ Preparation 🧴
Avoid 3 days before treatment:
❌ Anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen)
❌ Alcohol
❌ Fish oil or other blood thinners
Necessities:
✅ Clean towel
✅ Fully charged SKYNS device
✅ New, sterile microneedling cartridge
✅ 70% alcohol or 0.1% chlorhexidine + cotton pads
✅ Hyaluronic acid serum (fragrance-free, no active ingredients)
🧤 Optional: gloves, numbing cream
Step-by-step:
Tie your hair back and double cleanse your face.
(Optional) Numbing cream: leave on for 20–30 min, remove.
Make sure the device is charged.
Disinfect pen, work surface and hands.
Pour a small amount of serum into a clean bowl.
2️⃣ Microneedling Procedure 💉
Apply a thin layer of hyaluronic acid serum to the first area.
Open a new cartridge and attach gently (do not touch the needles).
Set needle length (see Needle Depth Guide).
Work in small grid sections:
Apply serum → microneedling → next section
Move the pen vertically + horizontally or diagonally (×-pattern).
Keep skin slightly taut with free hand.
Use light pressure, do not drag the pen.
Tips for body:
Only 36–42-needle cartridges
Legs: ~0.5 mm
Fatter areas: up to 1.5 mm
Avoid bones (shins, knuckles)
3️⃣ Aftercare (first 24 hours) ⏳
Rinse gently with lukewarm water (no cleanser).
Apply hyaluronic acid serum immediately.
Normal reactions: redness, light pinpoint bleeding, mild swelling.
Avoid:
❌ Make-up (unless mineral)
❌ Intense exercise, sauna, swimming
❌ Unprotected sun (use SPF 50+)
4️⃣ Aftercare Timeline 📅
24 hours after:
Gently cleanse with fragrance-free cleanser
Neutral moisturizer (no active ingredients)
No heavy exercise, heat or make-up
Hydrate well
48 hours after:
Sensitive skin → do not exfoliate yet
Dry / flaky → gently dab with damp washcloth
Continue using moisturizer + HA serum
Days 3–5: Hydrate + SPF, avoid direct sunlight & aggressive products
Day 7+: Restart your normal skin routine
5️⃣ Needle Depth Guide (Face) 📏
Area: Depth:
Forehead / temples 0.25 – 0.5 mm
Cheeks (oilier skin) 0.5 – 1.0 mm
Nose 0.25 – 0.5 mm
Upper lip / chin 0.25 – 0.5 mm
Under eye/crow's feet 0.2 – 0.3 mm
Jawline 0.5 – 0.75 mm
💡 Tip: thicker or more mature skin, scars or stretch marks → slightly more depth. Beginners always start at the lower end of the range.
6️⃣ Needle Speed Guide ⚡
Area: Speed:
Face (general) 1 – 4
Body (general) 4 – 6
Forehead 1 – 3
Between eyebrows 1 – 3
Nose 1 – 2
Around eyes 1 – 3
Cheekbone 1 – 3
Cheek 2 – 4
Around lips 1 – 2
💡 Tip: Start low with sensitive skin, gradually increase speed with experience or thicker skin.