Monday, July 6, 2009

Rachael Ray Raves About the Derma Roller

By Linda Robison

Recently on a Rachael Ray show called the Human Lab Segment, she had her audience members test out several anti-aging creams and devices and had them report back in a few weeks with their results. She also had a guest panel that included Dr. Loretta Ciraldo from the University of Miami to evaluate each product.

One of the most popular anti aging skincare she evaluated was the derma roller. The derma roller is a very small rolling device that contains 192 micro points made of surgical steel.

How It Works -The Research

The derma roller is one of the newest natural home remedy for removing wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, black heads, and white heads. It also encourages collagen production, which is called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). Studies show that when the needles of the derma roller are rolled over the skin it causes the skin to launch into repair mode by increasing collagen production. This is something that everyone over 40 could use.

Studies performed by on 600 people with aging skin and acne scars found that there was a 60% reduction in scars and incredible 40% improvement in skin rejuvenation. Research suspect that the increased collagen production from the puncture wounds created by the derma roller is what help to fill in depressed scars, reduce and smooth out stretch marks and fill in lines and wrinkles.

How the Derma Roller Works: When you roll this device over the skin it makes small puncture wounds into the very upper layer of the skin. This cause the body to begin production of collagen fibers, elastin, and other skin cells which is what helps to fill in lines, wrinkles, remove stretch marks fill in deep pitted scars. That's why the derma roller is one of the best acne scar treatments.

Also, it allows for increased absorption of your favorite anti-aging creams. Every time you use the derma roller, it causes new collagen and elastin to form thereby reducing the appearance of stretch marks, scars, and wrinkles. This is one of the best home remedies for face wrinkles on the market. It was nice to see a product review that really worked and was based on science.

Finally, unlike other skin rejuvenating techniques, the derma roller doesnt require downtime for healing. And, unlike chemical and laser peels, the derma roller can be used safely by women and men of color because it doesnt affect skin pigmentation.

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