I’m sure you’ve seen many videos on Instagram where women are seen to be ‘shaving’ their face. It it’s becoming a super popular trend, and many people are trying it.
Dermaplaning used to be something you could only achieve by heading to a beauty salon, however you can totally give it a try at home, and I’m going to share some must-have tips if you do want to try it for yourself.
What Is Dermaplaning?
What is dermaplaning? This is a question that many people are asking lately, and for good reason. Dermaplaning is an exfoliation treatment that has been growing in popularity over the past few years.
It involves using a sharp blade to remove the top layer of skin cells. It offers a number of benefits for your skin. Keep reading to learn more about what dermaplaning is. Learn the benefits of dermaplaning, the negatives, and how you can try dermaplaning yourself!
What Are The Benefits Of Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a skin treatment where you use a sharp blade to skim both dead skin cells and vellus hair from the face. Everyone has vellus hair on the face, which is also known as being peach fuzz.
It’s usually very soft, light colored hair, and not very noticeable. Some people have darker vellus hair, but it can affect how your makeup applies to the skin, depending on how much vellus hair you have.
Dermaplaning is also known as being called microplaning or blading, and the treatment can be used by any skin type. Some facialists offer the removal of vellus hair as part of their facial routine, but it’s super easy to do yourself, and it’s amazing how much of a difference it can make to the texture of your skin.
It is said that since the beginning of the global pandemic, sales of dermaplaning devices have risen dramatically as people haven’t been able to visit their usual beauty salons for beauty treatments. You can purchase super affordable dermaplane tools, and it really is super easy to do and only takes a matter of seconds too.
One of the biggest benefits of dermaplaning is that it can help to improve the appearance of your skin. If you have dull, dry skin, then dermaplaning can help to give you a brighter complexion.
Dermaplaning can also help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it can even help to diminish the appearance of acne scars. If you are looking for a way to improve your skin’s overall appearance, then dermaplaning may be right for you.
Skincare
One of the reasons dermaplaning is so popular, is that, by removing the layer of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. By removing the barriers on the surface of the skin, it can help your skincare products to fully penetrate the skin.
Meaning they’re a lot more effective post dermaplane treatment. I personally love using essences, but it’s amazing how even more hydrating they are once you’ve removed the vellus hair from the skin.
The Negatives of Dermaplaning
Of course, like with any treatment, there are also some negatives associated with dermaplaning. One of the biggest negatives is that it can leave your skin feeling raw and sensitive.
This is because you are essentially removing a layer of skin cells, so your skin will need time to adjust and heal after the treatment. Additionally, if you have active acne, then dermaplaning can actually make your breakouts worse.
Be sure to talk to a dermatologist or skincare professional before you book a dermaplaning treatment to ensure that it is right for you, and take extra care if you’re going to try dermaplaning yourself at home, without a qualified professional.
Shaving Vs. Dermaplaning?
Both shaving and dermaplaning involve removing unwanted hair, but they are completely different treatments. Dermaplaning involves exfoliating the epidermis as well as removing your peach fuzz hair.
Whereas shaving purely removes hair. Dermaplaning can be more gentle on the skin providing you use a high quality, sanitized tool, and you don’t get razor burns or ingrown hairs either.
Tools
Hollywood Browzer – Hollywood Browzer is just one brand that offers facial razors. They can be used anywhere on the face to remove hair, and not just for shaving the face.
Hollywood Browzer also offer the Hollywood Smoother, which works like a dermaplaning tool to safely and effectively remove the top layer of dead dull skin and peach fuzz. By doing so, it helps in revealing smooth, bright radiant looking skin.
Eyebrow Razor – If you look on Amazon or eBay, you’ll find many different eyebrow razors. Which typically are brightly colored and usually come in a pack of three or five.
It is recommended that you only ever use one razor / tool once, as it’s more sanitary. You can sanitize the blades in-between uses should you want to.
I’ve found the eyebrow razor tools to be more akin to shaving, as they’re not very sharp. And you have to go over the same piece of skin many times to remove the hair. This can leave the skin looking and feeling a little irritated.
Dermaflash Luxe Dermaplaning Tool – This is a pricey option, but a tool that has been created specifically for planing the face. It features a stainless steel blade, as well as a subtle sonic vibration. Together, they effectively remove facial hair and dull skin for a fresh glow.
Dermaplaning can be very effective, and gives great results. Additionally, be sure to prep your skin for the treatment by cleansing and exfoliating beforehand.
After your treatment, be sure to use gentle skincare products and avoid direct sunlight. As the skin will be more sensitive post planing treatment.
I really hope you found this guide helpful, and it inspires you to give the treatment a try…
Hi! My name is Gemma, and welcome to Miss Makeup Magpie, a UK based lifestyle blog sharing varied content to cover all genres.
