CBD Microneedling

What is CBD Microneedling?

A potent skin rejuvenating treatment that combines CBD’s anti-inflammatory and healing properties and microneedling’s collagen-boosting effects to rebuild a healthy, glowing, and youthful complexion.

CBD Microneedling Benefits:

✔️ Calms inflammation and promotes wound healing, reducing redness, irritation, and sensitivity

✔️ Alleviates various inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and rosacea
✔️ Controls acne breakouts and promotes healthy, clear skin

✔️ Fights free radicals and slows down the skin’s aging process

✔️ Stimulates collagen production, improving fine lines and wrinkles and skin elasticity

✔️ Improves the appearance of acne scarring, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture

✔️ Reduces hyperpigmentation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun spots, age spots, freckles and melasma) for a brighter, more even skin tone

✔️ Repairs a compromised skin barrier, resulting in healthier, more resilient skin

What is CBD? Is it Safe for Topical Use?

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound extracted from hemp plants. It is known for its potential therapeutic health benefits and more recently, became popular in skin care due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and calming properties.

At GMA, we use a topical CBD formula containing 3,000 mg of medical-grade CBD isolate in an organic hempseed oil carrier. This organic, pure source of CBD has been tested to ensure it is safe and effective for topical use.

The Science Behind CBD Skin Benefits

Targeting the CB2 Receptors in the Skin…

When CBD is applied to the skin, we are targeting the CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system. This complex cell signaling system is composed of endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes, and is responsible for regulating various physiological processes throughout the body. There are two main types of receptors: CB1 & CB2. While CB1 receptors are primarily found in the central nervous system, CB2 receptors are mainly located in peripheral tissues including the skin, particularly in immune cells.

Activating CB2 Receptors to Reduce Inflammation…

CBD acts as an anti-inflammatory by interacting with and activating CB2 receptors. Activation of CB2 receptors can modulate immune cell function, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. As a result, it may help improve various inflammatory conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.

Proven Anti-aging Results…

CBD has been shown in research and clinical use to have potential antioxidant, acne-fighting, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, anti-pathogenic, and cell-growth regulation properties.

Treating Acne And Achieving Clear Skin with CBD

Acne is often the result of inflammation in the skin caused by clogged pores and overactive sebaceous glands that produce excessive sebum (oil). In addition, bacteria on the skin’s surface contribute to acne development. CBD helps to manage breakout with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and its ability to regulate sebum production in the skin.

By targeting the key factors that contribute to acne formation (inflammation, excessive sebum, production, and bacteria), CBD reduces breakouts and promotes healthy, clear skin.

The 4 Strategic Steps to CBD Microneedling:

Step 1: Calming & Relaxing Mini Facial: The procedure begins with gentle cleansing and exfoliation, followed by the application of a deep hydrating mask. The purpose of this mini facial is to calm and hydrate the skin, improving product absorption, treatment results and patient overall experience.

Step 2: Numbing: Topical lidocaine is applied and left on the skin for 30 minutes to help minimize any pain and discomfort from microneedling.

Step 3: Microneedling with CBD Oil: As microneedling is performed over the skin, microinjuries are formed, acting as tiny channels for the CBD formula to penetrate deeply into the skin. CBD’s anti-inflammatory and healing properties work in concert to reduce inflammation, promote faster healing, and improve the overall collagen-stimulating effects of microneedling.

Step 4: Microneedling with GMA’s Tissue Regenerative Cocktail: This final step acts as the ultimate boost; microneedling into the skin a potent blend of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and neurotoxins to unleash the skin’s full regenerative potential and enhance overall treatment results. Our Tissue Regenerative Cocktail is specially formulated to minimize the formation of damaging free radicals that contribute to premature skin aging and help promote a smoother, brighter complexion.

Who can benefit from CBD Microneedling?

Anyone can benefit from CBD Microneedling to improve long-term skin health and to achieve clear and beautiful skin.

However, CBD Microneedling can significantly helps patients who are suffering from the following conditions:

Acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and rosacea and sensitive skin
Fine lines and wrinkles and skin elasticity
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun spots, age spots, freckles and melasma

How many CBD Microneedling treatments do I need?

Depending on the patient’s skin concerns and needs, we generally recommend 3 or more treatments to achieve optimal results.

Does CBD Microneedling hurt?

Topical numbing is applied to help minimize discomfort.

How long is the downtime?

The downtime for CBD Microneedling varies from patient to patient, but it generally lasts anywhere from 3-7 days. Immediately after the treatment, the skin may appear red and slightly swollen, and patients may experience some mild discomfort and sensitivity for up to a few days.

It is important to note that the downtime for CBD Microneedling is typically shorter than that of traditional Microneedling, due to CBD’s anti-inflammatory and calming effects on the skin. Patients can usually resume their normal activities and apply makeup after 24 hours.

How is CBD Microneedling different from traditional microneedling without CBD?

When CBD is integrated with microneedling, patients may achieve additional skin benefits beyond that of microneedling alone, such as calming inflammation and improving acne. This synergistic pairing can help address a wider range of skin concerns and superior results.