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PLUNA, microneedling or RF?
Short answer
Microneedling uses fine needles to make tiny punctures in the skin, and radiofrequency (RF) uses energy that heats the skin. PLUNA does neither: it glides cold plasma, energized air at near skin temperature, over a layer of Booster Gel Serum for five minutes a day, with no needles, no heat and no downtime.
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| PLUNA | Microneedling | Radiofrequency (RF) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it uses | Cold plasma near skin temperature | Fine needles | Radiofrequency energy |
| Heat | None | None from the needles | Heats the skin |
| Breaks the skin | No | Yes, tiny punctures | No, unless combined with needles |
| Where | At home, daily | Clinic or at home, depending on the device | Clinic or at home, depending on the device |
| Time | Five minutes a day | Varies | Varies |
Designed for every day
PLUNA is built around a short daily routine: cleanse, apply Booster Gel Serum, choose a tip and a mode, glide slowly with the tip flat and no pressure, then finish with your usual serum or cream. Treatment is designed to be free of pain and irritation, and there is nothing to recover from afterwards.
Using PLUNA after a professional treatment
PLUNA is designed for use after professional procedures, but responses differ from person to person. Consult the professional who treated you before adding PLUNA to your aftercare.
If you use retinol, vitamin C, exfoliating acids or other potent actives, your routine may need adjusting. Check with your skincare professional before combining them with PLUNA.
What has been measured with PLUNA
In a study by True Skin Clinical Trial Center (21 June 2024), 20 adults aged 35 to 60 were measured before and straight after one PLUNA session: cheek elasticity 4.08% higher, nasolabial fold roughness 13.45% lower and inner skin moisture 11.76% higher, among other readings. It was a single session with no control group, and individual results vary and depend on consistency of use. See the charts.