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DIY CATEGORIES

Microneedling 

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​​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.

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​​LEVEL 2

  • Best for:

  • Early aging

  • Loss of firmness

Recovery Time: Redness 1-3 days

→ Results: Firmer Skin, Softened Fine Lines, Improved Elasticity

​LEVEL 2: STIMULATE → SUPPLIES:

TOOLS

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SERUMS

Choose ONE Serum to Start

ESSENTIALS

Optional Products:

​LEVEL 2: STIMULATE → PROTOCOL

Cartridge: 12-Pin

Depth: 0.25 – 1.0 mm​

  • Forehead: 0.5 mm

  • Around Eyes: 0.25 mm

  • Nose: 0.25 mm

  • Cheeks: 0.75 – 1.0 mm

  • Around Lips: 0.25 mm

  • Chin: 0.75 – 1.0mm

  • 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

  • Wash hands thoroughly

  • Cleanse skin

  • Disinfect treatment area

  • Use sterile cartridge 

  • Tie hair back

  • Optional: numbing cream for deeper treatments

 

During Treatment

  • Apply Slip - Stayve HA

  • Work in sections:

    • 1. Vertical passes

  • Apply Serum

    • 2. Horizontal passes

    • 3. Diagonal passes or circular

  • Keep skin taut.

  • Do NOT drag the pen.

  • Lift pen between sections

Endpoint

You want:

  • Pinkness/redness

  • Mild erythema

NOT

  • Excessive bleeding

  • Scratching torn skin

 

Speed Settings

Lower speeds:

  • More control

  • Better for beginners

  • Better for delicate areas

Higher speeds:

  • Faster treatment

  • More aggressive

  • Better for thicker skin/scarring

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💧 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:

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

  • RetinoidsAcids (AHA/BHA/PHA)

  • Fragrance

  • Essential oils

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​LEVEL 2: STIMULATE → 8-WEEK SYSTEM

If following the 8-Week Microneedling System, it is recommended to pause

Vitamin C and Tretinoin during the treatment and recovery period.

THE SKIN DEEP METHOD
Microneedling Aftercare

Your skin doesn’t improve during the treatment—it improves during the healing phase.

LEVEL 1: INFUSE → ​AFTERCARE CHECKLIST:

LEVEL 2: REPAIR → ​AFTERCARE CHECKLIST:

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HYDRATE → Day 0
REPAIR → Day 1

HEAL → Day 2-3
BARRIER → Day 4-5

RESUME → Day 6-7

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