At-Home Microneedling Kits A 2017 study published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology revealed that micro-needling can be beneficial in helping the skin absorb topical treatments (and agents) such as vitamin C and vitamin A. However, Guanche warns that micro-needling kits should never be tried at home, despite their ready-to-purchase availability online.
"At-home micro needling kits are the most concerning to me, as questions surrounding cleanliness and safety definitely arise," she says. "Additionally, any needling device sold over the counter is likely to be very shallow — so shallow that it is ineffective."
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