I saw this roller thing at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills and without thinking I touched the roller not knowing it was full of really tiny and really sharp pins! It didn’t hurt or anything when I got pricked but I was startled. Of course I had to ask what it was for. The Leaf & Rusher line is developed by a plastic surgeon and nurse from a Beverly Hills practice, their clintele is a long list of A-lister celebrities who do the advertising for them because they do not. Their Active Serum
($118) contains Retinol and Vitamin C to improve the surface of the skin but when used with the Derma Roller ($118), it penetrates the skin 4000% more than with just a topical application. Makes sense to me. So you apply the serum first, then lightly roll the Derma Roller over the entire face avoiding the eye area. The 90 surgical grade pins pushes the serum into the skin but because our skin is super thin, the pins are actually very very short so it will not hurt or cause bleeding. I was rolling it all over my hand and although it did not feel good, it also did not hurt and I imagine with regular use it will no longer bother me. Very interesting, right? I am pretty sure I can benefit from this roller with any type of serum or even a glycolic peel, although don’t take my word for it, I am no doctor. Just telling you what I plan on doing =)
You’re braver than I am. Will you let us know how it goes?
You’re braver than I am. Will you let us know how it goes?
Kelly- Do you know where I can purchase the roller if I don’t live in Beverly Hills? The link you gave says that the roller isn’t available for purchase yet. Thanks!
you can also get it bath and body works
skinstore.com has the roller in stock. You can also google ‘Leaf and Rusher’ and a bunch of online vendors pop up. Hope this helps!
Thanks Bonnie! I’m ordering one right now!
It’s a good way to make your skin look bright 🙂
They also have derma rollers at http://glamaroller.com for just $49.95 which is less than half the price of the leaf and rusher one.
I used the derma roller to make stretch marks disappear — and I am glad I did. I didn’t have to resort to surgery and the dermaroller worked within 6-8 weeks.
The roller should not be used with any Acid. Acids are made to exfoliate the surface of the skin, you don’t want them to be pushed into the skin as you risk to damage and burn your skin. I attended a class from the manufacturer of the roller and they strongly forbid to use it with peels or acids. It’s definitely a great tool to use.
Hope this helps.
Olivier is right — it shouldn’t be used with products that contain acids or exfoliators. I have been using mine for about 2 months — the wrinkles are not completely gone, and I didn’t expect them to be, but they are reduced.
I got mine at http://www.skinrollerguide.com