This post has been a long time coming. I first started getting my face dermaplaned a couple of years ago when I’d get my eyelashes filled, or when I got a facial. I loved the results, but was only getting it done about once a month. Since then, I’ve discovered that I can actually do this at home and save myself some money. And if I’m being completely honest, now that I’m a stay-at-home-mom, I don’t make time to go get a facial anyway. In this post I’ll be sharing exactly what I do each time I dermaplane, and tips that I have picked up along the way.
First off, I have to share that I have always ordered these facial razors. They have a guard on them so it’s darn-near impossible to cut yourself using them if you’re doing it correctly. I usually order the 15-pack because I like to dermaplane on a weekly basis. They’re so inexpensive it just kind of makes sense to stock up anyway.
There are so many benefits to dermaplaning. Exfoliating all of those dead skin cells and clearing the peach fuzz off of your face will allow your skincare products to more deeply penetrate the dermis (aka your products will be much more effective without dead skin and hair in the way). Over time, this will help with the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and can save your skin from unnecessary blemishes. On top of the benefit of having healthier skin, you will probably notice your foundation going on much smoother, which is a major win in my book.
Here’s exactly how I dermaplane at home:
- Cleanse face (I remove makeup first, then follow up with Tula cleanser). Wash your hands as well!
- Using small and precise strokes, use the facial razor to dermaplane your dry face (a dry face means the razor will make better contact with the upper dermis layer). I avoid some areas, and I’ll share that below in my tips section. I also like to use my fingers to hold the skin firmly without pulling on my skin. This just makes me feel better about avoiding accidentally cutting myself.
- Rinse face.
- Follow up with toner, then a mask.
- Finish up by applying serums, eye cream, and moisturizer.
There are some important tips that I’ve learned in doing this at home.
- It’s important that you use a fresh razor each time you dermaplane to prevent spreading bacteria, and to make sure you get the closest shave.
- Be careful of your eyebrows. Not that I’ve ever accidentally shaved part of mine off or anything…
- Don’t ever shave over an active breakout. Avoid any areas of broken or blemished skin.
- Avoid the skin around the eyes (this skin is extremely delicate and thin, and dermaplaning would do more harm than good).
- You can rinse the razor every so often during dermaplaning just to get the dead skin and peach fuzz cleaned off, but it’s not totally necessary.
- Try not to touch your face after dermaplaning. Your pores are open and vulnerable and transferring bacteria and oils from your hands could cause breakouts.
- Dermaplane at night so you avoid putting makeup on afterward (don’t clog those fresh pores!). I like to load up on my moisturizer and serums following dermaplaning.
- Wash your pillowcase the day you dermaplane to prevent exposing your fresh skin to dirt and oils.
- Exfoliate at least one other time during the week to help keep pores cleared of dead skin cells. Allow those new skin cells some breathing room!
- Don’t dermaplane or exfoliate using a scrub too often- this can damage the skin! I dermaplane once a week and exfoliate using a scrub once a week, usually a couple of days apart.
What other questions do you have about dermaplaning? Ask them in the comments below, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks for reading!
