Numbing Cream for Microneedling.
Microneedling involves repeated fine needle contact across the treatment area. Applied correctly before your session, Comfort Gel — Platinum helps reduce surface discomfort at the point of needle contact — whether you're attending a clinic or preparing at home.
Most professional practitioners apply their own topical numbing as part of the treatment protocol. If yours does not, or if you are preparing for an at-home microneedling session, Comfort Gel — Platinum applied 45–60 minutes before you begin can help reduce surface sensation across the treatment area.
Professional microneedling.
For clinic-based microneedling — radiofrequency microneedling, collagen induction therapy, and similar treatments — numbing is typically part of the practitioner's standard preparation. Before self-applying, confirm with your clinic whether they want you to arrive pre-numbed or whether they handle preparation themselves.
If self-application is appropriate, apply Comfort Gel to the full treatment area 45–60 minutes before your appointment. Cover with cling film to support absorption. Remove and wipe the area clean before your practitioner begins.
Application tip
Customers preparing for professional microneedling typically apply Comfort Gel across the full treatment zone — forehead, cheeks, chin — rather than targeting individual areas. Remove completely before the device touches the skin.
At-home microneedling.
Dermaroller and at-home microneedling devices create the same surface-level needle contact as clinic treatments, though typically at shallower depths. Apply Comfort Gel to clean dry skin across the treatment area, cover with cling film, and leave for 45–60 minutes before you begin.
Remove Comfort Gel thoroughly before using your device — gel remaining on the skin surface can affect how the device moves across the skin. The best numbing cream for microneedling at home is one that absorbs cleanly without leaving residue.
Note: Most clinic practitioners apply numbing as standard. Always check before self-applying — doubling up on topical numbing products is not recommended. Carry out a patch test at least 24 hours before your first use.
Which product to use.
Comfort Gel is the primary recommendation for microneedling preparation — formulated for targeted, before-session application on facial and body treatment areas. For broader or longer sessions, Comfort Cream Bronze or Silver can be used as an alternative where gel application area is insufficient.
Practitioners and studios: The Professional Line offers the same formulations in studio-ready sizing — designed for professional use in tattoo and aesthetic settings.
You do not have to use numbing cream, but customers who find microneedling uncomfortable typically report that applying Comfort Gel before their session significantly reduces surface sensation across the treatment area.
Apply Comfort Gel 45–60 minutes before your session. Cover with cling film to support absorption. Remove and wipe the area clean before treatment begins.
Customers who apply Comfort Gel correctly before microneedling typically report reduced surface discomfort during the session. Depth of treatment and individual sensitivity both affect the result.
Yes. Carry out a patch test at least 24 hours before your first use. Apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist and leave for 24 hours. If any irritation occurs, do not proceed.
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