Glutathione Booster by DERMIDA® | sterile microneedling serum | against extrinsic skin aging

The essential added value of microneedling therapy as a non-ablative and minimally invasive cosmetic procedure lies in the low-risk, cost-effective and at the same time highly efficient treatment of aesthetic skin problems.

Example: Our skin is a natural protective mantle that acts as a barrier for creams and ointments. Not only is it the largest organ of the human body, but its function and structure also protect us from external chemical, mechanical and thermal influences. However, it does not make a significant difference between useful active substances and harmful influences.

Conventional creams and serums try to reach or penetrate this barrier with so-called penetrators. With rather moderate success. Microneedle serum, on the other hand, has a "clear path", so to speak, since the skin channels (and thus the protective layer) open up during treatment. A large number of studies have meanwhile proven the increased effectiveness of serums in combination with microneedling treatment. Thanks to specially formulated ingredients, serums can target problem areas. A pleasant side effect is the lubricating film formed by the often viscous serums, which acts like a cooling protective film between the microneedling device and the skin.

Transdermal means that a drug is applied directly to the skin to be absorbed into the body.

Topical refers to the application of a drug or other substance to a limited surface area of the body.

Sterile means that a product or substance is completely free of germs.

For the application and effectiveness of sterile serums, it does not matter whether you use Dermaroller or Dermapen to apply the serum, both devices are equally suitable for transdermal application.

Dermaroller and Dermapen are both very effective tools to revitalize the skin. To get the most out of the session, it is best to work the serum in immediately after the treatment. When the serum is worked in with the Dermaroller or Dermapen, the active ingredients of the serum will penetrate deeper into the skin, allowing the skin to respond better to the serum's effects.

Apply serum to cleansed and disinfected skin area and massage in with Dermapen or Dermaroller.

Currently, there are two types of sterile sera for microneedling:

1. Fracture ampoules

2. Penetrating ampoules.

Fracture ampoules have a predetermined breaking point that must be opened to remove the serum, although this is a non-sealable connection and the serum must be used up once.

Penetrating ampoules, on the other hand, are designed as injection containers and are sealed with a rubber stopper, a puncture rubber (septum) and an additional outer closure. A special rubber closes automatically and completely after the needle pierces the septum, making the serum sterile and uncontaminated again and allowing it to be used for up to 2 years.

The syringe is used to extract the serum, close the puncture rubber and remove the cannula so that it can be safely spread over the affected skin area.

To ensure optimal effectiveness of the active ingredients, the serum is usually supplied in opaque brown packaging and in an amber jar.

It should be stored away from direct sunlight and at temperatures between 15 °C and 25 °C. After the first opening, it is recommended to store the serum, whether in a push-through vial or a break vial, in the refrigerator. Broken ampoules must be used up completely after opening.

Unopened, you will find the expiration date on the packaging. Sterile serum usually has a shelf life of two years if it has not been broken open. If you have opened a broken vial, you must use it up completely. Penetrating ampoules with a resealable septum are stable for a long time after sterile withdrawal and the best-before date remains unchanged.