What is Dermaplaning?
This is one of my favorite beauty hacks because it’s affordable, easy to do, and leaves your skin feeling and looking flawless.
Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliating the top layer of your skin by removing dirt and vellus (or peach fuzz). Essentially, it is similar to shaving as you use a painless blade to gently scrape against the surface of your skin to remove build-up dead skin cells and unwanted facial hair (many people also use this to help shape their eyebrows). This technique has been around for quite some time, but because of the pandemic, has become more popular in ‘at-home’ skincare routines. Also, dermaplaning is not to be confused with dermabrasion, two completely different procedures.
Why should we Dermaplane at home?
There are many benefits to dermaplaning in general, but the main benefit to dermaplaning at home is it is cost efficient! Saving money and still looking great! I purchase dermaplane razors at Target, using Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up Multipurpose Exfoliating Facial Razor and Eyebrow Shaper.
By ridding the skin of unwanted hair and dead skin cells, your ‘after’ skincare products are able to be absorbed much easier. Not only that, but your makeup (if you wear makeup) goes on a lot smoother. Many people also worry about the removed hair growing back thicker and darker, but that is not true! Personally, it takes over a month for me to see the hair grow back, so typically I dermaplane every 6-8 weeks.
It is also great for minimizing and preventing fine lines and acne scarring. Dermatologists say this treatment is effective for people looking to make their skin appear more youthful, smooth, and bright.
Things to note before thinking about Dermaplaning:
Like any other facial or skin care product/routine, it’s important to know and understand the correct way to use this tool to avoid any problems. A dermaplane blade should be thoroughly cleaned with hot water and rubbing alcohol in between uses. If not cleaned properly, it can cause irritation and inflammation to the skin.
When doing dermaplaning at home, the blade should grace your skin at an angle in order to avoid cutting the skin. Afterwards, you may feel an itching/tingling sensation, which is completely normal. Make sure to moisturize thoroughly.
Dermaplaning should also be avoided if your skin has any breakouts or other infections as it can spread bacteria to other parts of the face if there are untreated, open wounds. As always, consult a doctor before use (don’t always confide in the internet).
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