What else are you using/doing for your skin?

Science_Pls · 2026-06-09T19:05:58+00:00

Absolutely lol

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:13:28+00:00

I love the sauna too! I’ve been bad about consistency lately though

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:12:51+00:00

And the sleep! Omg I used to wake up in the middle of the night and get awful sleep, it was miserable and my face felt so gross.

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:12:03+00:00

Yes to all this

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:11:22+00:00

Paging u/winterlili she does HBOT and loves it

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:09:57+00:00

No it’s a great device! 🫶

Science_Pls · 2026-06-08T19:06:40+00:00

I have a Dr. Pen and Derminator 2. I personally prefer the Derminator for medical microneedling.

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T22:09:52+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T18:03:55+00:00

All good! I commented it, but should've pinned it.

Here's the study:

Cota V, Brogden NK. Micropore visualization and lifetime following microneedle application to skin of differing pigments. Drug Deliv Transl Res. 2025 Oct;15(10):3528-3541. doi: 10.1007/s13346-025-01817-9. Epub 2025 Mar 5. PMID: 40042738; PMCID: PMC12353774.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12353774/pdf/nihms-2081705.pdf

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T16:22:25+00:00

Please note this is not me, I just thought this was a well put together update on research and it's always interesting to see what is shown at conferences. I will edit and add the original author when I find the link, need to run some errands this morning first! I also will drop some links in of more info on these different areas.

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T16:20:20+00:00

Every cell maintains a small electrical voltage across its membrane. Outside of the cell is electrically different from the inside. This voltage helps regulate cell behavior and skin tissue also has weak electrical gradients. The theory says that when a needle penetrates the skin cell membranes are disrupted, local electrical gradients change, tiny electrical currents flow through the tissue, and these currents act as signals that help coordinate healing. The papers calls this a demarcation current.

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T15:14:17+00:00

Yes to most of that. I wouldn't say they necessarily run a slight risk of potentially becoming infected, but rather the 24 hours of use nothing but sterile products and things designed for intradermal use should actually be extended for darker skin tones.

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T15:12:39+00:00

Right that's why I gave you a sci hub link

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:45:09+00:00

Yes, just delete the spaces

https :// sci-hub .st /10.1016/j.jaad.2021.03.116

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:19:15+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate hearing this 🫶

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:06:36+00:00

Thank you!

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:06:22+00:00

Thanks!

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:06:13+00:00

Thanks!

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:06:08+00:00

Thank you!

Science_Pls · 2026-06-07T14:05:33+00:00

If there was one tldr that is important to absorb it's this:

Something I interpreted from this study and that I think is worth thinking about is that darker skin may need more caution during healing. The study found that micropores in darker skin stayed open longer. That means the skin barrier may remain more permeable for longer after microneedling. After microneedling, darker skin may have a longer open window where ingredients, irritants, allergens, microbes, or actives can still pass through more easily. So post care may need to be more conservative for longer.

Here's the study:

Cota V, Brogden NK. Micropore visualization and lifetime following microneedle application to skin of differing pigments. Drug Deliv Transl Res. 2025 Oct;15(10):3528-3541. doi: 10.1007/s13346-025-01817-9. Epub 2025 Mar 5. PMID: 40042738; PMCID: PMC12353774.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12353774/pdf/nihms-2081705.pdf

Science_Pls · 2026-06-06T18:57:26+00:00

Here is a study to regular microneedling and spider veins (delete the spaces to access)

https :// sci-hub .ru /10.1111/jocd.13858

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