In brief
- With the Dermapen we bring the Meso Cocktail Niacinamide+ deep into your skin: 10% niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, one of the most versatile active ingredients in skincare.
- It works on pores, pigment and an unsettled skin barrier. Redness calms down, your complexion becomes more even and your skin produces collagen more actively.
- A good choice if your skin is out of balance, or troubled by blemishes and enlarged pores.
- The treatment costs €89.00 and takes fifty minutes. You do a course of four to six sessions, three to four weeks apart.
Written by Nilay, owner and beauty therapist at Moons BeautyUpdated on
Why niacinamide does so much at once.
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and in skincare it's one of the few active ingredients that works on several fronts at once. It strengthens your skin barrier, the outer layer that keeps moisture in and irritants out. It curbs the production of excess oil and pigment. And it calms redness. That's why it suits skin that is out of balance in more than one way.
At home you usually use niacinamide in a serum, and that works at the surface. With microneedling we bring the Meso Cocktail Niacinamide+ deep into your skin through fine channels, at a concentration of 10 percent. There it works on the pores themselves, on pigment that sits deeper and on the barrier from within.
At the same time the treatment prompts your skin to produce collagen, as with every microneedling. Your complexion becomes more even, your pores look smaller and your skin becomes calmer. Clients with oily, unsettled skin choose this variant most often.
Why clients choose this variant.
Enlarged pores
Pores that stand out on your nose, cheeks and forehead. Niacinamide curbs the oil that stretches them and the treatment firms the skin around them. Also read about enlarged pores.
Oily, unsettled skin
Shine, congestion and blemishes that keep coming back. See also what we write about oily skin and blemish-prone skin.
Redness and skin that reacts quickly
Niacinamide strengthens the barrier and calms. That's why this variant also suits skin that quickly turns red with other treatments. Also read about sensitive skin.
Blemishes and an uneven complexion
Light pigment marks and a complexion that is never quite even. With pronounced pigmentation or sun damage we're more likely to choose the brightening variant.
Fifty minutes from cleansing to protection.
Cleansing and numbing
We cleanse your skin thoroughly and apply a numbing cream, which soaks in for twenty minutes. During the treatment you therefore mainly feel vibration and a slightly scratchy sensation.
Microneedling with the cocktail
Zone by zone we go over your face, always at the depth that suits that area. Meanwhile we apply the niacinamide cocktail. Your skin turns pink to red, and that's part of it.
Calming and protecting
Finally we apply something calming and a protective layer. If you want LED therapy afterwards, you book it on top for €20.00 and twenty minutes extra.
The recovery
Your skin is red for one to two days, roughly like after a sunny day. Make-up is allowed from the third day, but preferably you leave it off for two weeks. Everything about the days after is under microneedling.
What a course costs you in the end.
You do a course of four to six sessions, three to four weeks apart. You pay per session and decide each time yourself whether to continue.
| Treatment | Per session | Usual course | Full course (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microneedling with niacinamide | €89.00 | 4 to 6 sessions | €356.00 to €534.00 |
You pay afterwards in the salon, by card or in cash.
When niacinamide fits and when we choose something else.
A good idea if
- Your skin is oily or unsettled, with enlarged pores and blemishes that keep coming back.
- Your skin turns red quickly and you still want to work on its appearance.
- You're willing to commit to a course and a home routine.
Check with us first
- Active acne with painful or inflamed areas. That's for your GP first; after that we see what's possible.
- Pronounced pigmentation or sun damage. Then the brightening variant is a better fit.
- Just been in the sun or on the sunbed. Then we wait about two weeks.
- Acids or retinol at home. Stop using them a few days beforehand.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or medication for your skin. Let us know beforehand, then we discuss what's possible.
Microneedling with niacinamide and what you pay.
- MicroneedlingNiacinamide+50 minutes€89.00
Week after week, calmer skin and a more even complexion.
50 minutes
Prices include VAT. You book online with Moons Beauty.
Book an appointmentFrequently asked questions about microneedling with niacinamide
How much does microneedling with niacinamide cost in Enschede?
At Moons, microneedling with the Meso Cocktail Niacinamide+ costs €89.00 per treatment, and it takes fifty minutes. For a course, count on four to six sessions.
I already use a niacinamide serum at home. Is this still worthwhile?
Yes. A serum works at the surface. With microneedling we bring 10 percent niacinamide deep into your skin, where it works on the pores themselves and on the barrier from within. Your serum remains useful alongside it.
Will my pores get smaller?
They look smaller. Niacinamide curbs the oil that stretches them and the treatment firms the skin around them, so the pore stands out less. Pores never become permanently smaller; that's down to your genes.
Is this possible with sensitive skin?
Often, yes, precisely because niacinamide strengthens the barrier and calms. We set the depth of the treatment to your skin and build up gently. If in doubt, we look at your skin first at a first skin appointment.
How long will I be red?
Usually one to two days, roughly like after a day in the sun. So don't plan your appointment just before an important occasion.
Why people book this
Do you recognise this in your skin?
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