What to look for in a serum after microneedling

What to look for in a serum after microneedling

After microneedling, your skin is sensitive, more absorbent, and needs gentle, clean ingredients. The wrong serum can cause irritation and set back your results.

Microneedling creates tiny micro-channels in the skin that trigger your body's natural healing response. During this time your skin absorbs products more deeply, which makes choosing the right ingredients more important than ever.


Ingredients to look for

Look for a serum that combines hydration, antioxidant protection, and soothing ingredients with nothing harsh added.

Lycopene

Antioxidant

One of nature's most powerful antioxidants. Protects vulnerable skin from environmental stressors while it heals.

Hyaluronic acid

Hydration

Draws moisture into the skin and keeps it plump and comfortable throughout the healing process.

Aloe vera

Soothing

Calms redness and sensitivity. Gentle enough for the most reactive skin types.

Squalane

Moisture barrier

Moisture barrier
Lightweight oil that locks in moisture without clogging pores. Suitable for all skin types. For an even lighter feel, try hemi-squalane.

Ceramides

Barrier repair

Rebuilds and strengthens the skin barrier after it has been temporarily compromised.

Peptides

Collagen support

Supports your skin's natural collagen production, which pairs perfectly with what microneedling is already doing.


Ingredients to avoid

For at least 48 to 72 hours post-treatment, keep these away from your skin.

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Retinoids

Too aggressive, causes irritation on healing skin

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AHAs and BHAs

Over-exfoliates skin that is already turning over

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Fragrance

One of the most common causes of post-procedure irritation

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Alcohol

Strips the skin barrier at exactly the wrong moment

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High-dose vitamin C

Can sting and irritate compromised skin

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Synthetic preservatives

Unnecessary chemicals on vulnerable skin


Quick checklist

  • Contains hyaluronic acid or another humectant
  • Has antioxidant protection like lycopene or niacinamide
  • Completely fragrance-free
  • Free from retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and alcohol
  • Simple, recognizable ingredients with nothing you cannot pronounce

Our pick

Hydrating Lycopene Serum

Lycopene, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and squalane in one lightweight, fragrance-free formula. No harsh actives, no synthetic preservatives, and nothing your skin does not need.

Shop the serum

$42.00 Sale Save

WHAT IT DOES: Hydrates Skin, Improves the Appearance of Sun Damage, Evens Skin Tone

SKIN TYPE: All Skin Types

WHEN: Morning and Night

HOW: Use 2-3 Drops after Cleansing and Toning

WHY WE MADE IT: We created our Hydrating Lycopene Serum around lycopene, a powerful antioxidant derived from tomatoes, because we wanted an effective antioxidant serum that was gentle enough for sensitive skin. Known for helping improve the appearance of sun damage and uneven skin tone, lycopene offered exactly what we were looking for. Inspired by our Pacific Island roots, we also included moringa oil, an ingredient we grew up with and have long appreciated for its nourishing properties. Blended with aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and moringa oil, this lightweight serum provides lasting hydration while leaving skin feeling soft, balanced, and healthy.

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