The Ritual of Renewal: A Complete Guide to Microneedling + Add-On Enhancements
Not all rituals are rooted in herbs and plant oils - although we love those rituals. Some begin with a stainless steel pen and a face ready to evolve. Microneedling is one of our most powerful skin treatments at Rhythm & Ritual — a method that rewrites texture, tone, and time itself by stimulating your body’s most intelligent healer: collagen. If you’re new to microneedling or wondering how to choose between add-ons like PRF, stem cells, or exosomes, this guide is for you.
What Is Microneedling?
Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling uses ultra-fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These tiny punctures trigger the body’s natural repair process, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
This treatment is clinically proven to:
Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Refine large pores and uneven texture
Fade acne scarring, stretch marks, and pigmentation
Improve overall firmness, tone, and luminosity
Unlike treatments that use heat or light, microneedling is safe for all skin tones and can be performed year-round, including summer.
The results build with time—and when paired with regenerative add-ons, the transformation is accelerated and deepened.
Session Enhancements
How to Choose Your Microneedling Companion
Each add-on was designed to support a different skin journey. Below, we break them down so you can select the one that aligns with your goals, sensitivities, and long-term desires.
PRF: Platelet-Rich Fibrin
The most natural regeneration
PRF is a regenerative powerhouse — drawn not from a bottle, but from your own bloodstream. It’s the most natural, biocompatible add-on we offer, and one of the most effective for healing, strengthening, and rejuvenating skin from within.
How It Works
After a simple blood draw, your vial is spun in a specialized centrifuge at a lower speed than traditional PRP (platelet-rich plasma). This slower spin preserves the fibrin matrix — a soft, web-like structure that acts as a scaffold to hold platelets, white blood cells, and growth factors in place.
What you're left with is Platelet-Rich Fibrin, a golden serum dense with:
Platelets — responsible for tissue repair, collagen formation, and cell turnover
Leukocytes (white blood cells) — which regulate inflammation and promote immune support
Fibrin Matrix — a natural scaffold that releases growth factors slowly over time
This slow-release mechanism is what makes PRF more potent and long-lasting than PRP. While PRP delivers growth factors over 1–2 days, PRF releases them steadily over 7–10 days, enhancing and extending the skin’s healing window.
Why We Use Your Own Blood
Using your own biological material ensures total compatibility — no risk of allergic reactions, irritation, or rejection. It also allows your skin to respond in the most authentic and efficient way to the healing process.
This is regeneration, personalized.
Best For:
Clients seeking natural, filler-free anti-aging
Those with thin, fragile, or compromised skin
Clients wanting faster recovery post-treatment
Those prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation or redness
Anyone looking for a chemical-free, regenerative approach to healing
Benefits of PRF:
Accelerates healing after microneedling
Boosts collagen and elastin production long-term
Softens fine lines, acne scars, and texture
Supports hydration and firmness without synthetic additives
Helps reduce inflammation, redness, and recovery time
Promotes tissue regeneration at the cellular level
Ideal for clients with sensitivity to actives or injectables
Think of PRF as your skin’s own secret weapon — drawn from your blood, transformed into golden serum, and used to awaken your skin’s deepest intelligence. This isn’t skincare. It’s self-sourced regeneration.
Stem Cells
Cellular-level rejuvenation
Our stem cell treatment uses plant-based mesenchymal stem cells, which deliver signaling molecules that promote regeneration, stimulate fibroblast activity, and improve elasticity from the inside out.
Best for:
Skin experiencing visible aging or laxity
Those seeking firmness and bounce
Clients needing restructuring at a deeper level
Postpartum skin or skin affected by stress or illness
Benefits:
Encourages new collagen and elastin formation
Strengthens skin structure and barrier function
Reduces fine lines, dullness, and fatigue
Long-term improvement with continued use
Exosomes
The science-forward skin reset
Exosomes are tiny vesicles derived from stem cells that act as messengers, telling skin cells how to repair, hydrate, and regenerate. They're loaded with growth factors, proteins, and lipids that support healing.
Best for:
Compromised skin that needs gentle restoration
Redness, inflammation, or sensitivity
Early signs of aging
Anyone curious about high-tech, next-gen skincare
Benefits:
Boosts cell communication + regeneration
Promotes healing with minimal inflammation
Increases hydration and elasticity
Soothes redness and post-acne irritation
Brightening Exosomes
Pigment-correcting and glow-restoring
These exosomes include additional brightening agents like peptides and botanical extracts to help address melanin production and discoloration.
Best for:
Clients struggling with melasma or hyperpigmentation
Post-acne marks, dullness, and uneven skin tone
Skin prone to discoloration after inflammation
Benefits:
Evens out skin tone gently, over time
Reduces sun damage, freckles, and dark spots
Supports barrier strength while brightening
Safe for deeper skin tones
The Rhythm of Your Skin, Rewritten
At Rhythm & Ritual, microneedling is more than a service.
It’s a sacred reset — a partnership between science and intention.
Whether you’re looking to smooth acne scars, soften fine lines, or simply feel more radiant in your skin, there’s an option aligned with your goals.
And we’ll help you find it.
