This how to clean a derma roller guide walks you through the exact steps for the Rodan + Fields AMP MD Derma-Roller so you can maintain it easily at home. You will also see how it integrates with your REDEFINE Regimen and the REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum. Proper care keeps the tool performing at its best and supports visibly firmer, smoother skin over time.
Why Keeping Your Derma Roller Clean Matters
A clean derma roller supports healthy skin and allows the micro-exfoliating tips to work as intended. Buildup from skin cells or product residue can reduce how effectively your Intensive Renewing Serum absorbs. Proper cleaning supports the skin’s natural renewing process that contributes to improved firmness and texture.
Rodan + Fields designed the AMP MD Derma-Roller as part of a complete system that pairs the tool with targeted serums. Regular cleaning prevents diminished performance and keeps the stainless steel tips in optimal condition. This approach minimizes irritation and delivers consistent results with every use.
Your Daily Cleaning Routine for the AMP MD Derma-Roller
- Rinse the roller head under warm running water immediately after use to remove surface debris. This quick step takes only a moment and prepares the tool for its next use.
- Gently shake off excess water.
- Place the roller in its protective case or on a clean surface and allow it to air-dry completely. Avoid using towels or cloths that could leave lint on the tips.
Perform this rinse after every use. Daily consistency makes the deep-clean step more effective.
Deep Cleaning with Rodan + Fields Purification Tablets
For a thorough clean, use the AMP MD Purification Tablets, which are specially formulated for the micro-exfoliating tips.
- Fill the included cleansing vial with warm water to the marked line.
- Drop in one tablet and place the roller head into the solution, securing the handle in the cap.
- Allow the tablet to dissolve fully as the water changes color, indicating the cleaning process is complete.
- Remove the roller and rinse it thoroughly under warm running water.
Do not soak the roller overnight. Let it air-dry completely before storing. Incorporate this deep-clean method regularly as part of your routine to maintain peak performance.
Storing and Handling Your Derma Roller Properly
Store the Rodan + Fields derma roller in its original case or a clean, dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the roller head protected to preserve the sharpness and cleanliness of the tips.
Handle the tool by the handle only and avoid touching the tips with your fingers after cleaning. This helps prevent bacteria transfer and maintains the quality of the micro-exfoliating surface.
When traveling, pack the protective case and a few extra Purification Tablets so you can maintain your routine without interruption.
Integrating Cleaning into Your Full Skincare Routine
Use the AMP MD Derma-Roller in the evening after cleansing and toning with your REDEFINE Regimen. Gently roll across the face and neck, then immediately follow with the Intensive Renewing Serum to support better absorption.
Clean the roller right after applying the serum. The daily rinse becomes a natural part of your evening routine, while the deep clean fits easily into your weekly schedule.
Pair the tool with other favorites such as Active Hydration Serum on different nights for balanced results. This integrated approach turns proper care into a simple habit that supports your overall skin goals.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Derma Roller
- Skipping the daily rinse allows residue to dry on the tips and can make deep cleaning less effective later. Always rinse immediately after use.
- Using cleaners not formulated for the tool can damage the micro-exfoliating tips or leave residue on your skin. Use only the official Purification Tablets and warm water.
- Failing to let the roller air-dry completely before storing can create conditions that invite bacteria. Always ensure full drying time in a clean area.
Why the Rodan + Fields AMP MD System Delivers Better Results
Rodan + Fields designed the AMP MD Derma-Roller with dermatologist expertise to work together with their serums. The micro-exfoliating tips help condition the skin surface so key ingredients can reach deeper layers more effectively.
When you follow the recommended care instructions, including regular use of the Purification Tablets, you maintain the tool’s performance and support the firming and smoothing benefits the system is designed to deliver. Every element works together for visible improvements in texture and tone.
Enhance your Redefine Regimen results by 3x*
Our dermatologist-developed AMP MD System pairs a micro-exfoliating derma-roller with Intensive Renewing Serum to visibly firm skin and refine uneven texture for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Recommended Usage: 3 times a week, or daily if skin tolerates, in the PM.
DETAILS
What it is: A handheld derma-roller with micro-exfoliating tips that conditions the uppermost layer of skin to support better absorption and results from your other products. The complete system includes the derma-roller, Intensive Renewing Serum, and cleansing tablets.
Why you need it: This system supports skin’s natural renewal process. Used together, the derma-roller and serum visibly firm skin and refine uneven texture.
If the Redefine AMP MD System is part of a PC Perks enrollment order or added to a PC Perks/CRP replenishment order, the subsequent order will be Redefine AMP MD System Refill. Preferred Customers and Brand Consultants can change their replenishment order at any time before the order ships.
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ITEM NUMBER: AAAPS01
KEY CONCERNS
Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness, Uneven Texture
KEY BENEFITS
Visibly firms skin and refines uneven texture for smoother skin
AWARD WINNER
Enhance Regimen results by 3x*
FULL STUDY RESULTS
Enhance your Redefine Regimen results by 3x with the AMP MD System*
*Based on an 8-week U.S. clinical and consumer study. Participants experienced three times better visible wrinkles results when using REDEFINE Regimen with AMP MD System versus those using REDEFINE Regimen alone.
Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on multiple factors: age, gender, skin type and condition, concomitant products used, health history, location, lifestyle and diet.
HOW TO USE
Use on face and/or neck 3 times a week, avoiding the eye area. Slowly increase to nightly use as tolerated.
Step 1: Derma-Roller
AMP MD Derma-Roller
Use after Step 1 of Recharge Regimen and Step 2 of Redefine or Reverse Regimen. The AMP MD Derma-Roller is not recommended for use with Unblemish and Soothe Regimens.
- Gently roll over skin 4–10 times, changing the direction (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) each time. Focus on one area (forehead, left side, right side, chin, neck) before moving on to the next. Total rolling time should not exceed one minute.
- Rinse the derma-roller under warm water after each use. Twice per week, clean thoroughly with AMP MD Purification Tablets, using a new tablet each time.
Step 2: Serum
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum
- Twist off the capsule tail.
- Smooth serum over face and neck. Do not rinse off.
WARNING: When using Intensive Renewing Serum, avoid contact with fabrics, which may turn yellow by using this retinoid product.
Step 3: Derma-Roller Purification Tablets
Redefine AMP MD Purification Tablets
Use twice weekly
- Fill the Cleansing Vial with warm water to marked fill line.
- Drop one Purification Tablet into water and immediately immerse the derma-roller in solution.
- Wait ~15 minutes.
- Remove the derma-roller and rinse thoroughly under warm running water. Do not leave roller in solution overnight.
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