I Tried At-Home Microneedling With Help From Aesthetician Jamie Bykowski

@skinwithjayme, Dr. Pen

I identify as a bougie girl on a budget. I love nice clothes, high-tech beauty devices, and classic jewelry — but as an editor who is also a full-time grad student, I don’t have a lot of extra money to spare. I’m always looking for hacks to help me treat myself for less money, and TikTok tends to come through in the DIY category.

Since I frequently scour the app for self-care and beauty hacks, it was only a matter of time before I came across at-home microneedling tutorials. This procedure, which is normally done at a dermatologist’s office, involves the use of tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the production of collagen. It’s often used to improve skin texture and brightness over time. Microneedling is well-studied and Read Entire Article