
DIY CATEGORIES
Microneedling

LEVEL 2
Best for:
Early aging
Loss of firmness
→ Results: firmer skin, softened fine lines, improved elasticity
THE SKIN DEEP METHOD™
🔥 Your Routine: LEVEL 2 → STIMULATE: Collagen Builder
Your focus is collagen stimulation to improve firmness, fine lines, and overall skin quality.

LEVEL 2
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Best for:
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Early aging
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Loss of firmness
Recovery Time: Redness 1-3 days
→ Results: Firmer Skin, Softened Fine Lines, Improved Elasticity
LEVEL 2: STIMULATE → SUPPLIES:
TOOLS
SERUMS
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Stayve Medicsco Hyaluronic Acid - (SERUM SLIP)
Choose ONE Serum to Start
ESSENTIALS
Optional Products:
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Mixing Bowl
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Brush for Serum
LEVEL 2: STIMULATE → PROTOCOL
Cartridge: 12-Pin
Depth: 0.25 – 1.0 mm
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Forehead: 0.5 mm
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Around Eyes: 0.25 mm
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Nose: 0.25 mm
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Cheeks: 0.75 – 1.0 mm
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Around Lips: 0.25 mm
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Chin: 0.75 – 1.0mm
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Neck: 0.5 mm
Speed: 4
3 controlled passes per area
- vertical, horizontal, diagonal or circlular
Stop if skin becomes overly red or irritated
Every 4–6 weeks
*Fitzpatrick IV-VI users should consider more conservative depths due to increased PIH risk.
Before Treatment
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Wash hands thoroughly
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Cleanse skin
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Disinfect treatment area
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Use sterile cartridge
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Tie hair back
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Optional: numbing cream for deeper treatments
During Treatment
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Apply Slip - Stayve HA
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Work in sections:
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1. Vertical passes
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Apply Serum
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2. Horizontal passes
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3. Diagonal passes or circular
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Keep skin taut.
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Do NOT drag the pen.
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Lift pen between sections
Endpoint
You want:
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Pinkness/redness
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Mild erythema
NOT
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Excessive bleeding
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Scratching torn skin
Speed Settings
Lower speeds:
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More control
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Better for beginners
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Better for delicate areas
Higher speeds:
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Faster treatment
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More aggressive
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Better for thicker skin/scarring

💧 Glide Requirement (All Levels):
Always use a hydrating slip serum to minimize friction and protect the skin barrier during microneedling. Hyaluronic acid-based formulas are ideal—options like Stayve Medisco Hyaluronic Acid and Hyaron provide excellent glide and hydration support.
🚫 Avoid during microneedling:
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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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RetinoidsAcids (AHA/BHA/PHA)
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Fragrance
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Essential oils
LEVEL 2: STIMULATE→ AFTERCARE PRODUCTS:
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Choose ONE from the options below:
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Choose ONE from the options below:
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Optional: Merikit Regenerative Calming Serum
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Optional: Vitamin C
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Optional: Glutenex Mask
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Optional: Tretinoin
