Roll Your Way To Better Skin With These Derma Rollers

As we age, we see our collagen production start to decrease (shockingly from our mid-20s), but of course there’s the age-old question. What can we do to get it back? Sure (with doctor’s recommendations) we can take supplements, or slather serums into our skin, but what if we could work on actually producing collagen again? Let us introduce you to the at-home device that’s shaking up the skincare world: The derma roller. These tools are similar to the devices that dermal therapists use for skin needling treatments, so at-home options are a real win for us beauty junkies. 

But why do we actually want to incorporate derma rollers into our beauty routines? Well the microneedles are able to naturally get your skin to produce more collagen, lifting and plumping up your skin, helping to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. So, let’s see the spiky solutions to our skin care needs – here are our favourite derma rollers…

2024’s Top 3 Derma Rollers

1. Skinstitut Skin-Inject MTS Derma Roller, $59.96, Adore Beauty
2. Aesthetics Rx Derma Roller, $79,  Adore Beauty
3. Manicare Microneedle Derma Roller, $35.95, Chemist Direct 

Skinstitut Skin-Inject MTS Derma Roller

from $59.96 at Adore Beauty

Aesthetics Rx Derma Roller

from $79 at Adore Beauty

With micro-needling (and derma rolling), sterile materials (and environments) are the way to go. Take note; we’re not out here trying to spread excess bacteria around our faces, people. So the words ‘sterile surgical grade stainless steel’ have our ears ringing and our eyes lighting up. And this very sterile roller is from the ever trusty Manicare. Incorporate this roller into your evening skin care routine to work on your skin’s fitness routine. Watch your body’s natural response and reaction to repairing the skin which promotes healthy skin. 

Want to read more? Read Manicare Microneedle Derma Roller Reviews here…

Key features:

• 0.3mm needles 
• Made from surgical steel 

Available at:

• $35.95 (usually $42.39) from Chemist Direct
• $25.20 (usually $42) from Big W
• $35.99 (usually $42.39) from Chemist Warehouse

MCoBeauty Microneedle Derma Roller

from $18.50 at Oz Hair and Beauty

We’re sure like us, you’re excited to see affordable brands entering the skin care device market. The iconic MCoBeauty knows a thing or two about giving a top notch product for less. This ultra-fine microneedle derma roller helps to achieve the maximum absorption of your skin care products. Lightly roll the roller (fitting, right?) across your face, then apply your serums and the rest is history. The best news? The super affordable roller is also super accessible. Simply swan into your nearest Big W to pick up this skin-changing tool and you’ll be well on your way to rejuvenation.  

Key features:

• Sterilised surgical steel 
• Ultra-fine needles
• Suitable for all skin types

Available at:

• $18.50 (usually $25) from Oz Hair and Beauty
• $25 at Big W 
• $24.99 at Chemist Warehouse

La Mav® Micro Dermal Roller

from $59 at Flora and Fauna

Much like the other rollers you’ve just read about, the La Mav Dermal Roller helps to sink your skin care’s active ingredients deeper into the layers of your skin, creating micro-pathways that work to create a vibrant complexion and even aid in the reduction of pigmentation. Not only does their dermal roller do all that, but the Aussie-founded La Mav is also committed to a sustainable approach in beauty, creating awareness and educating about environmentally- friendly skin care, and more organic ways of living. 

Want to read more? Read La Mav Micro Dermal Roller Reviews here…

Key features:

• Collagen boosting 
• Creates micro-pathways 
• 0.3mm needles

Available at:

• $59 from Flora and Fauna 
• $59 from Sassy Organics 

Synergie Skin Home Roller

from $99 at Sanctum Medical

This award-winning roller from cosmeceutical company Synergie Skin is not only a pretty addition to your shelf but also a naturally skin-boosting device. Uniquely created with polymer needles (rather than steel), the sustainability-focused device delivers a deeper (pain-free) absorption of serums, with a promise of serums delivering up to 40 times more effectiveness. Synergie Skin have cleverly (and uniquely) developed the device to be able to go from 0.25mm needles when you’re starting out, to advancing to 0.5mm once your skin has adjusted to the tool. 

Want to read more? Read Synergie Skin Reviews here…

Key features:

• 40x more efficient delivery of serums 
• pain-free poylmer needles
• Available from 0.25mm to 0.5mm needles

Available at:

• $99 from Sanctum Medical
• $110 from Synergie Skin

Do Derma Rollers Work?

The short answer here is, yes. With consistent use derma rollers do work. But it’s a matter of choosing the right option for you, speaking with your dermatologist and sticking with it. Much like the salon needling treatments, the at-home option requires dedication and of course to be followed by a skin care routine that fits with your skin care goals. We at beautyheaven would suggest starting off by only using the roller a few times a week as your skin adjusts to it. Then as it builds up tolerance, increase your usage. And if you needed any extra convincing French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (ie Sylvie from Emily in Paris) incorporates a derma roller into her skincare routine. We’ll be taking all our beauty cues from French women from here on out.

What Are The Benefits Of Using a Derma Roller?

If you hadn’t gathered by now, derma rollers are a fantastic skin-saving at-home addition to our beauty routines. But what benefits do we get from incorporating them? Well, the microneedles work to create ‘microtears’ (yep, tears) in your skin so that your a) your body gets to work on repairing and rejuvenating the broken skin, and b) your serums get pushed deeper into the dermal layers of your skin. All that might sound a bit much but we assure you, choosing the right roller (and speaking with your dermatologist) will have you seeing results in a matter of months. What are these elusive results? Plumper skin (thanks to the extra collagen boosts), fewer fine lines and even helps to reduce scarring. With consistent use, this tool is truly a jack of all trades.

Use Derma Rollers With Caution…

These devices come with a caution. Firstly? Making sure you’re creating a sterile environment for them to live in (because we don’t want bacteria pushed into our skin). Secondly, if you have certain skin conditions or active acne that easily spreads, derma rollers aren’t for you. Lastly, (and sadly) retinol use while using derma rollers is off the table. Tread (and by that we mean roll) carefully.

Not quite ready for a derma roller, but still want to see the needling effects? Check out these needle patches…

Main Image Credit: Getty

Have you had skin needling done before? Would you use this at-home tool to help your skin?