What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that involves scraping off dead skin cells and peach fuzz with a scalpel to leave your face brighter and smoother. Dermaplaning is a painless treatment, as the exfoliation is superficial and the tool barely presses against your skin.
Is dermaplaning the same as shaving?
No, dermaplaning is not the same as shaving your face. Though they’re very similar, dermaplaning delivers exfoliation along with hair removal (and is also performed by a licensed professional), while shaving really onlyremoves peach fuzz.
What are the benefits of dermaplaning?
- Softer and smoother skin
- Brighter-looking appearance
- Smoother foundation for makeup
- A light exfoliation
- Peach-fuzz removal
Aside from helping you achieve very soft skin, dermaplaning also smooths out uneven skin texture and gives you a smoother base for your foundation and makeup (since it doubles as a facial and hair removal treatment), which means no more cakey makeup for you. So even if you exfoliate regularly at home, it’s still an effective treatment for removing anything your regular exfoliants can’t.
Does dermaplaning cause breakouts?
While you shouldn’t dermaplane with active breakouts, dermaplaning shouldn’t actually cause any additional breakouts. In fact, by removing the buildup of dead skin and excess skin oils from the surface of your pores, dermaplaning may actually help prevent some future breakouts.
Post-dermaplaning care:
- Avoid sun exposure
- Limit makeup use
- Skip harsh products
- Apply gentle moisturizers
Try to avoid direct sun exposure for three days after dermaplaning and keep your face protected with sunscreen (as you totally already do, right?). Even though the treatment is fairly gentle and doesn’t hurt, you’re still losing a very thin layer of skin, so your face will be more sensitive to the sun and slightly more susceptible to sun damage.