With a little help from my friend (and her magic pen)

We all want skin that glows, and we know good skin comes with healthy eating, drinking plenty of water and regular exercise to increase the amount of oxygen to the skin cells (and hanging upside down!). But every now and again we need a little bit of a helping hand. I have had problem skin for many years, with scarring left from Roseacea, pigmentation from too much sun, and large pores. I have been looking for a treatment to help me address these issues – and I just may have found it! A facial which helps the improve the surface of the skin and it is non-invasive. 
 
I’ve recently had three treatments of Derma-pen with Suzanne at Blush Nails & Beauty, Longton, the treatments have been spread over the last 3 months. 
 
At first, I did not know what to expect – at all. But Suzanne, whose salon is based at her home, made me feel completely at ease and relaxed in the her beautiful surroundings. She explained to me what was the treatment was all about, how it worked and the science behind her actions. Incredibly knowledgeable, she was able to answer all my questions, and told me what to expect in terms of results and how to manage the aftercare.
 
The treatments all start with a deep cleanse, followed by a layer of cream to xxxx the area. (?can’t remember what this bit was for!) 
 
Then the magic begins! The derma pen is a pen like instrument (strangely enough), with small needles which are carefully guided over the skin to puncture the epidermis (top layer of skin), and doing so stresses the skin so that it produces collagen. The feeling of the needles was not at all unpleasant tingling, with only a very slight discomfort around the bones under the eyes and on the bridge of the nose. Following the magic pen, a moisturiser is added to the skin and left to sink into the der mis (second layer of skin) while you relax. It’s heavenly! 
 
The treatment leaves the skin looking red (so not a treatment to have before a big night out!), and slightly sensitive.
 
The following morning I was surprised to see the redness had completely gone, my skin was slightly sensitive still and no makeup is to be work for 24 hours after the treatment – I just used a little tinted mineral moisturiser. The skin felt smooth and appeared much brighter, with closed pores, and more even skin tone. The collagen keeps working to heal the skin over a three week period, so treatments are spaced 3 – 4 weeks apart. 
 
Following treatment number 2 the results were even better, with a definite reduction in pigmentation, and a reduction in scarring, and a reduction in those little lines that surround the eye.
 
By the final treatment of the three, my skin is hydrated & glowing. I have gone from a full coverage double wear foundation, to a nice light foundation that feels amazing on the skin – and for the first time in over 20 years, I sometimes actually leave the house with no make-up at all! It’s a whole revelation! 
 
I am planning on having a treatment each month and look forward to observing the improvement over time. The treatment lasts around 40 minutes in total and  give you a pampering session, allowing you to relax and clear the mind. And with immediate results (in my experience), it’s definitely a winner! 
 
You can contact Suzanne Wilkinson at Blush Nails and Beauty on 07539 457909.

Before treatment

After 3rd treatment