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Microneedling Starter Guide
Important Note
Important Note
You absolutely do not need all of this.
This is a complete starter guide showing everything you could use for microneedling.
I personally own and use all of these products.
To get started, you only need:
a microneedling pen + cartridges, a slip serum, and aftercare.
That’s it. The rest is optional.
You absolutely do not need all of this.
This is a complete starter guide showing everything you could use for microneedling.
I personally own and use all of these products.
To get started, you only need:
a microneedling pen + cartridges, a slip serum, and aftercare.
That’s it. The rest is optional.
Device / Cartridges -
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The Dr. Pen M8S is frequently sold out because it’s so popular. If it’s unavailable, here are additional Dr. Pen options that work just as well for at-home microneedling.
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→ Growth factors (GF11 complex)
→ Supports skin repair, firmness, elasticity
→ Lightweight slip for microneedling
→ Exosomes + growth factor
→ Supports skin regeneration and recovery
Notes…
You don’t need all of these. Start with one or two.
I mix serums to combine benefits and add a thickening serum.
Hyaron = thickening serum (works with everything)
HANHEAL HA = thickening serum (HANHEAL products only)
Amazon Microneedling Aftercare
Skin barrier support and sun protection are essential. While microchannels are open, what you apply matters. This collection includes gentle cleansers, calming masks, recovery serums, nourishing moisturizers, and protective sunscreens chosen to support healing and optimize results. Look for barrier-supporting and recovery ingredients like growth factors (EGF), peptides, PDRN, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and soothing actives to help calm, hydrate, and protect the skin during the recovery phase.
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Aftercare Notes...
Aftercare is important while microchannels are open.
Use quality, hydrating, skin barrier–protecting ingredients.
Daily sunscreen is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Zero actives.These are the products I use and rotate.
MICRONEEDLING STEPS
MICRONEEDLING STEPS
Double cleanse
Oil cleanser + foaming cleanser
Sanitize skin with 70% isopropyl alcohol
Sanitize tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol
Optional numbing
Mix serums
Start at the forehead and work your way down
Do glide passes first
Go back and stamp targeted areas
PRO TIPS
PRO TIPS
Consistency > depth
Space sessions 4–6 weeks… your skin needs time to heal and start rebuilding collagen
Start shallow and build over time
Don’t rush results… collagen takes time
AFTERCARE
AFTERCARE
Keep it simple + hydrating only
No actives for 48 hours
No makeup for 24–48 hours
SPF is non-negotiable
Keep it simple + hydrating only
No actives for 48 hours
No makeup for 24–48 hours
SPF is non-negotiable
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