DIY CATEGORIES
Microneedling
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THE METHOD
The 4 Levels
Each level is its own complete protocol — tool, serum, aftercare, and frequency.
Start where your skin is, not where you want to be.
✨ LEVEL 1 • INFUSE
Hydrate
Nourish
Glow
Hydrate & Nourish Skin
🔥 LEVEL 2 • STIMULATE
Build
Strengthen
Renew
Stimulate Collagen Production
💎 LEVEL 3 • REFINE
Smooth
Refine
Perfect
Improve Skin Quality
🛠️ LEVEL 4 • REPAIR
Restore
Remodel
Transform
Correct Skin Damage
THE PROCESS
How It Works
A clear, repeatable protocol so every session moves you forward.
1
Choose Your Level
Take the quiz or read each level to find where your skin is today. Start conservative — you can always go deeper.
2
Follow the Protocol
Each level has a specific cartridge, depth range, serum, and session structure. Follow the guide exactly as written.
3
Follow the Aftercare
Recovery is where transformation happens. Use only the recommended products for 24—72 hours post-session.
4
Repeat the Monthly Flow
Each level has its own frequency. Stay consistent, track your progress, and level up when your skin is ready.
THE PROCESS
Why It Works
The science behind the rest weeks —
Your skin doesn't improve during the treatment. It improves during the healing phase that follows.
PHASE 1
Inflammation
Repair signals activate. Growth factors are released. The healing cascade begins immediately after treatment.
PHASE 2
Proliferation
Fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin, allowing new tissue to form. The skin rebuilds from the inside out.
PHASE 3
Remodeling
New collagen organizes. Skin strength improves. Visible results continue to develop for weeks after the redness has faded.
The rest weeks in every Monthly Flow exist because remodeling is still happening beneath the surface.
Treating again too soon doesn't give you more results — it restarts the clock.
SIDE BY SIDE
Compare All 4 Levels
Not sure where to start? Use this table to compare downtime, depth, and goals across every level.
Minimal
Glow + Hydrate
Nano Cartridge
0.15–0.25mm
Weekly
Beginners/Sensitive
1–3 Days
Collagen Building
12-Pin
0.25–1.0mm
Every 4–6 Weeks
Intermediate
2–4 Days
Improve Quality
36-Pin
Face: 0.25–0.75mm
Body: 1.0–1.5mm
(advanced up to 2.0mm)
Every 4–6 Weeks
Texture/Pores/Body
3–7 Days
Correct Damage
12-Pin
0.25–2.0 mm
Beginner Max Depth: 1.5 mm
Advanced Max Depth: 2.0 mm.
Acne Scars + Stretch Marks: 1.5 - 2.0 mm
Every 4–6 Weeks
Scars/Stretch Marks
INFUSE
DOWNTIME
GOAL
NEEDLE TYPE
DEPTH
FREQUENCY
BEST FOR
STIMULATE
REFINE
REPAIR
START YOUR JOURNEY
Routines
Follow the protocols. Level up when your skin is ready!
🔥 LEVEL 2 → STIMULATE ROUTINE
Build • Strengthen • Renew
For anyone noticing early signs of aging who's ready to trigger real collagen production and build firmer, more resilient skin. LEVEL 2 PROTOCOL: • Cartridge: 12-Pin • Depth: 0.5 – 1.0 mm • Frequency: Every 4–6 weeks RESULTS: • Collagen stimulation • Firmer skin • Smoother texture • Softening of fine lines
💎 LEVEL 3 → REFINE ROUTINE
Smooth • Refine • Perfect
For intermediate users targeting uneven texture, enlarged pores, or rough skin who want faster coverage across larger areas. LEVLE 3 PROTOCOL: • Cartridge: 36-Pin • Depth: • Face: 0.25 – 0.75 mm • Body: 1.0–1.5mm (advanced body: up to 2.0mm) RESULTS: • Smoother surface • Improved tone • Improved texture • Improve skin quality
🛠️ LEVEL 4 → REPAIR ROUTINE
Restore • Remodel • Transform
For experienced microneedlers with acne scars, deep wrinkles, or stretch marks who are ready for precision, deep-tissue remodeling. LEVLE 4 PROTOCOL: • Cartridge: 12-Pin • Depth: 0.25mm—2.0 mm (Advanced 2.5) • Frequency: Every 4—6 weeks RESULTS: • Visible improvement in scars • Improvement in deeper wrinkles • Improved skin density
BEFORE YOU ADVANCE
Readiness Prerequisites - Confirm All of the Following
✓ Completed multiple Level 2 or Level 3 sessions successfully
✓ No active acne, open lesions, or active skin infections in treatment area
✓ Understand PIH risk — especially important for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI
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✓ Skin heals fully within 5–7 days with no prolonged redness or reactions
If you cannot confirm all four — do not proceed to Level 4. Complete additional Level 2 or Level 3 sessions first. There is no shortcut through healing.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
• Using 36-pin for acne scars
• Going too deep too fast
• Thinking nano builds collagen
• Not matching serum to goal
• Not following aftercare protocol
✓ The difference is not the device — it’s how you use it.
SHOP
STARTER & AFTERCARE KITS
Preferred vendor — use code NIKKI15 for a discount at getglowingnowskincare.com
Aftercare isn’t optional with microneedling—it’s where your results are either built or lost.
PROTECT YOUR RESULTS
The Recovery Method
Your skin doesn't improve during the treatment — it improves during the healing phase.
What you do in the 7 days after your session determines how much of your result you actually keep.
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SAFETY BEFORE RESULTS
Know Your Skin
Darker Skin Tones?
You may have a higher risk of:
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
• Prolonged redness
• Irritation from over-treatment
Skin Deep Recommendations
✔ Conservative depths
✔ Longer healing periods
✔ Mineral SPF
✔ Barrier-focused aftercare
🟢 Fitzpatrick I-III → Standard Protocol
🟡 Fitzpatrick IV → Conservative Start
🟠 Fitzpatrick V-VI → Conservative Depths + Extended Healing
DO NOT MICRONEEDLE IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Know Before You Needle
✓ Active Skin Conditions
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Active acne breakouts in the treatment area
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Open wounds, cuts, or sores
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Active cold sores or oral herpes (HSV) — microneedling can trigger an outbreak
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Active eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea flare in the treatment area
✓ Medical History
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History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring — microneedling may worsen abnormal scarring
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Blood clotting disorders or current use of blood thinners
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Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy
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Compromised immune system or autoimmune condition affecting the skin
✓ Other
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Skin cancer or suspicious lesions in the treatment area
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Uncontrolled diabetes — impaired healing increases risk of infection
⚠️ When in doubt, consult a licensed dermatologist or physician before starting.
✓ Recent Treatments or Medications
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Isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the last 6–12 months — skin is too fragile and vulnerable
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Recent chemical peel, laser treatment, or dermabrasion — wait until fully healed
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Botox or filler in the treatment area within the last 2 weeks
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE METHOD
Built on peer-reviewed research
Every protocol decision in THE SKIN DEEP METHOD™ — cartridge selection, depth ranges, serum choices, recovery timelines — is grounded in published clinical research. This is DIY done with receipts.
Full reference list with 44 PubMed and PMC citations included in the
Method Guide — free for the community.
Microneedling mechanism
How controlled injury triggers the collagen cascade
Growth factors
How GF11 signals collagen and elastin production
Collagen cycle timing
Why frequency is built around biology, not convenience
Scar remodeling
Clinical evidence for acne scar and stretch mark treatment
PDRN + exosomes
Cellular repair and fibroblast signaling
PHI and skin color
Safety guidance for Fitzpatrick types IV-VI
peer-reviewed
citations
44
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