18/06/2026
How can ‘damaging’ your skin be good for it?
Your skin looks worse after microneedling - it’s red, feels rough, maybe even a little purgy and you’re panicking.
But here’s what’s actually happening beneath the surface and why this is exactly what you want...
Microneedling creates thousands of tiny, controlled injuries in the skin. On purpose. Because that’s what triggers your body’s natural healing response, collagen production, cell turnover, full repair mode. Your skin is literally rebuilding itself from the inside out.
Here’s a rough timeline of what to expect:
↳ Days 1–3: some flushing and tightness, totally normal
↳ Day 5: most of the initial reaction settles
↳ Days 7-14 : some dryness, maybe a little peeling, perhaps a small purge
↳ Weeks 3–4: this is where the magic happens, clearer, smoother, plumper skin
And the results keep building for the next few months, especially across a course of sessions rather than just a one-off treatment.
So if you’re in that in-between phase right now or wondering whether it’s worthwhile - Your skin is working up to 400x harder usual to create beautiful new skin (...to plump, hydrate, reduce pigmentation, fine lines and smooth texture)
Any questions about microneedling? Drop them below or send me a DM 🤍
