A Pharmacist's Pick: The Skin Treatment Worth the Hype

There are many ways to try and make your skin look better. Some people use lasers. Others use special injections. But one expert thinks a treatment called microneedling works best. This is what a pharmacist with a Ph. D. in skincare products says. Microneedling is a procedure that uses tiny needles to make small holes in the skin. This might sound scary, but it's not as bad as it seems. The body fixes these tiny holes by making more collagen. Collagen is what keeps skin smooth and firm. As people get older, they make less collagen. So, this treatment can help skin look younger. The pharmacist, who is 43 years old, has tried microneedling twice. She says it's one of the best treatments out there. She likes it because it makes sense scientifically. She also says it helps skincare products work better. The tiny holes let products go deeper into the skin. Microneedling is safe and has been approved by the FDA. It can help with acne scars, wrinkles, and other marks on the skin. After the treatment, the skin might look red or feel tight. But this usually goes away in a few days. The pharmacist also says that taking care of your skin from the inside is important. Eating healthy, sleeping well, and exercising can make a big difference. She says that if you don't take care of your skin from the inside, treatments might not work as well. She is not against these treatments. But she thinks taking care of your skin in other ways is just as important. She believes in a mix of both.