Derma Roller (Dermaroller) Side Effects
There are many forums online reporting derma roller side effects. We sadly receive many emails from people who have bought products elsewhere and had a very bad experience.
The side effects most commonly reported are skin rashes and spots after using the derma roller. It is normal for the first three treatments to bring flushing for half an hour afterwards and a tightening sensation. This is the collagen induction taking place and it is a good sign the treatment is working. It normally vanishes by the third treatment. That said, you need to use the right size needle and the right technique.
The technique we use at White Lotus is gentle and non invasive, with no down time, and gets great results unlike the conventional needling techniques which are highly traumatic.
Additionally White Lotus only uses hypoallergenic dermarollers which are metal free and avoid the increasing risk of nickel allergy.
These techniques are based on our own clinical skin needling experience. Cheap unsterile imitations of the derma roller also cause adverse reactions on the skin because they are not sterile. Remember you are using a product with needles that can carry blood borne diseases.
The poor quality derma rollers also use cheap metals that develop micro hooks under the skin. You cannot see them, but under a microscope they look like a fishing hook. They catch on the skin, cause damage and are painful to use. Our roller has strong needles that last a year before needing replacing because we use needles which are 0.30mm wide, where most rollers are 0.15mm wide. Most other rollers need replacing after a month or so, some after one use.
The sharper the needles are the less painful skin needling is. The blunter and more damaged the needles, the more painful the process. Most people are also buying needle sizes that are far bigger than they need for anti aging purposes, where you get the best results using a 0.5mm. Many people think they will get better or quicker results using a larger size than they need. It does not work like that. We have found clinically that we get the best results with a 0.5mm for anti aging, and as we are a results based business we recommend what we know to work best.
Remember the 0.5mm is the smallest size that inducts collagen. You also have to be careful what you clean your roller with. We only recommend using an alcohol spray, a natural one without stabilizers, as most contain stabilizers. If you use the alcohol it will evaporate before the next use. I have read of some people using household disinfectant and bleach. This is not only toxic to your health but will more than likely cause a reaction.
Please see our derma roller and derma stamp cleaner. It is also wise to use a spray because any contact you have with the needles will risk damaging them, and once they are damaged they catch on your skin and need replacing. The problem is that most people who use the derma roller are also applying creams containing Vitamin A, Vitamin C or copper peptides immediately after skin needling. They are also cleansing their skin with harsh products.
Use a natural product designed for safe transdermal absorption or expect a reaction. The other common problem is that they may have residual sunscreens or moisturisers on their skin from the day, which will also be absorbed. When you use a derma roller any product you apply to your skin will be absorbed far more readily. This can be quite harsh on your body and skin when using a chemical cocktail.
Most Vitamin A and retinol creams cause adverse side effects by themselves. When you add a greatly increased absorption it is not surprising how many people are reporting reactions.
At White Lotus we only recommend using completely natural products with skin needling because of the effects of transdermal absorption. All of the products we use are still highly effective and get great results but will not compromise your health like the standard beauty cream.
Our products contain no preservatives and no harsh synthetic ingredients whatsoever. Furthermore they have been used for thousands of years, and the herbs are known for their traditional adaptogenic and antioxidant content. We also use organic green tea oil as a base, which has been studied for its effect on skin cells. Check out our range of serums.
If you can't pronounce it, don't use it. Parabens and sulphates are in the majority of skin care products, and these are only a few of sadly many harsh ingredients.
Synthetic vitamins in high dosages are also best treated with caution, including Vitamin C. Why compromise your skin for beauty when you can use a genuinely gentle product? After over twenty years of clinical skin needling experience we have developed products and home needling protocols which are safe to use. If you have used a derma roller and had a reaction please check:
- The quality of your roller. Does it need replacing? See the video below if unsure.
- What are you cleansing your skin with, and using on your skin before and after using the roller? See the video below if unsure.
- What are you cleaning your roller with?
- What roller size are you using and what technique are you using? See the video below.
- Stop using everything on your skin except really natural gentle products, and do not use the roller until your skin settles down. When you try again, try with nothing at all or with natural products.
