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Spicules

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Microscopic silica spicules, resembling tiny needles, embedded in the skin's surface, showcasing a K-beauty innovation for sustained ingredient delivery.
Beauty

What Are Spicules Skincare Ingredients and How Do They Work?

Unlike traditional micro-needling, the microscopic silica spicules found in some K-Beauty products can remain embedded in your skin for days, slowly releasing active ingredients.

Sofia Duarte·June 7, 2026
Split image comparing microneedling with fine needles and delicate spicules dissolving into luminous skin.
Beauty

What are spicule skincare benefits vs microneedling?

A 2008 study revealed that skin treated with four microneedling sessions, spaced one month apart, produced up to a 400% increase in collagen and elastin six months after completing the treatment, acco

Sofia Duarte·May 12, 2026