MICRONEEDLING MYTHS, DEBUNKED

Microneedling is having a moment — and as one of the first brands to bring an at-home device to market, we've watched the conversation grow. With that growth comes a lot of misinformation. Here's what's actually true.

MYTH: Medical microneedling and at-home microneedling are the same thing

They're not, and the difference comes down to needle depth.

At-home devices like our Microneedling Tool use 0.2mm needles — small enough to use daily, gentle enough to feel like a light tingle or a soft brush on the skin. At that depth, you're stimulating circulation, driving serums deeper, and triggering a mild renewal response your skin can handle every day.

In-office microneedling uses needles up to 2mm and often pairs with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) — blood drawn from your arm, spun to separate the platelets, then applied before or after the treatment to amplify the healing and collagen response. At that depth, you may experience some redness for a day or two, which is why numbing cream and a licensed professional are part of the picture. For severe scarring or significant texture concerns, results typically come from a series of treatments — usually four sessions spaced about a month apart. Using your at-home Microneedling Tool consistently between those appointments will amplify your results and help maintain them.

MYTH: Microneedling is painful and risky

At-home microneedling with our Microneedling Tool is designed for daily use and most people feel little to nothing — a light tingle at most. At 0.2mm, the needles don't break the skin or draw blood.

In-office microneedling is a more involved treatment, but when performed by a licensed professional with numbing cream applied beforehand, most people find it very manageable. Risk comes from improper technique or unsterile equipment — not from the treatment itself when done correctly.

MYTH: At-home microneedling doesn't do anything because the needles are too short

The 0.2mm depth is intentional — it's what makes daily use possible. Each session creates a small stimulus. Used consistently 5–7x/week, that stimulus builds into real, visible improvement: plumper skin, lifted dark spots, softened fine lines, smoother texture over acne scarring.

To get the most out of every session, pair the tool with active ingredients that work with your skin's renewal response — growth factors are ideal. Our EGF Activating Serum is designed as your repair step after tools and exfoliation — it activates your skin's own repair process, speeds healing, and drives actives deeper so you're getting more from every session.

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