Freshwater Spicules = Straws for Sensitive Skin
Unlike traditional microneedling that uses metal needles, SQT Bio-Microneedling uses natural spicules, microscopic, needle-like structures derived from freshwater sponges, to stimulate the skin. But what really sets this treatment apart is where the spicules are derived from and how these spicules act like tiny straws in the skin.
What Are SQT Spicules?
SQT spicules are siliceous sponge micro-needles sourced from freshwater sponges. Once processed, they’re completely natural and biodegradable. When pressed into the skin during treatment, these spicules penetrate the epidermis, creating millions of controlled micro-injuries.
These spicules don’t just puncture the skin. They also serve as microscopic channels, similar to tiny straws, that allow active ingredients to travel deeper into the skin layers.
Why Are Freshwater Spicules Best?
While both marine and freshwater spicules are used in skin therapy, freshwater spicules offer unique benefits that make them especially appealing for sensitive skin.
Freshwater Spicules come from freshwater sponges and are naturally shorter and slightly thicker. This gives them a gentler exfoliating effect while still stimulating the skin’s natural renewal process. They’re ideal for clients who want visible results without the intensity or downtime that can come with marine alternatives.
Marine Spicules are harvested from sea sponges. These spicules are typically longer and sharper. While effective, they can be more aggressive, making them less suitable for delicate or sensitive skin.
In essence, freshwater spicules provide a balanced approach, effective exfoliation and skin stimulation, without compromising comfort.
How Do Spicules Work Like Straws?
Think of each spicule as a dual-action tool:
Mechanical Micro-Exfoliation & Injury
As they penetrate the epidermis, spicules create tiny injuries that trigger the skin’s natural healing response, stimulating collagen production, increasing cell turnover and improving overall skin texture and tone.Enhanced Delivery Pathways
Each spicule acts like a hollow channel or straw, temporarily embedded in the skin. These channels enable deep and targeted absorption of serums and active ingredients applied during and after the treatment.
Instead of sitting on the skin’s surface (as they would during normal topical application), your serums and actives are pulled deep into the basal layer, where they can actually effect change, improving hydration, pigmentation, acne, scarring, fine lines and more.
Why Is This So Effective?
Traditional skincare products often struggle with penetration. The stratum corneum acts like a barrier, protecting your body but also making it hard for beneficial ingredients to sink in. By using the natural structure of spicules to bypass this barrier, Bio-Microneedling offers a highly effective delivery system, all without the need for needles, numbing cream or discomfort.
Key Benefits of SQT Spicule Technology:
Deeper product absorption thanks to straw-like channels
Increased cellular turnover and natural exfoliation
No bleeding, no downtime, non-invasive but powerful
Natural ingredients, safe for all skin types
Improved skin tone, texture, and radiance
SQT Bio-Microneedling is revolutionising how we treat the skin, thanks in large part to the clever design of its natural fresh-water spicules. These tiny, straw-like structures offer a twofold benefit: stimulating the skin to heal and renew, while also carrying active ingredients exactly where they’re needed.