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This thread is really for people who are already at a point where they're content with their looks, this won't really ascend you in any meaningful way if you're currently an acnecel or have something else wrong with your skin. This is more of a cherry on top of your already good looks. This guide is mostly about the benefits of deep exfoliation, I'll probably post about some lesser known skincare options if this post does well as an acne guide.
1. Why does it even matter?
1. Why does it even matter?
- Dermaplaning with a scalpel or one-bladed razor mainly just improves the surface quality of your skin, removing dead skin cells on the top of your face, revealing the epidermis in a meaningful way to show the fresh skin underneath the dead debris on top.
- It removes the "peach fuzz" on your face, called Vellus hair. Vellus hair can trap oil and dirt, making skincare or foundation (if you use it) look patchy and dry (this can also be caused by dead skin, not just Vellus hair). Removing it gives you a sleeker look, especially under harsh lighting which can exacerbate the prominence of your Vellus hair.
- Smoothing the skin improves light reflection, giving a subtle glow to your skin. Like I said before, not very meaningful if you're facially challenged.
- Shave any stubble hair you have left with a normal razor, to avoid it interfering with the exfoliation process. From experience, you're more prone to nicking your skin if you try to shave your beard with the blade.
- After shaving, use a gentle cleanser. I personally recommend Anua Heartleaf facial cleanser (if you do this consistently, you'll only have to shave once, which is better because it'll reduce inflammation.)
- Instead of shaving cream, apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel over your face, and even better if you add a thin layer of light facial oil over it like argan oil. It'll help reduce inflammation, and highlight Vellus hairs, this is akin to the method of using dry shampoo to highlight areas to dermaplane, but without the potential bad side effects.
- Sterilize a dermaplaning blade, try to avoid using a random scalpel or razor to do it, as dermaplaning blades are cheap anyways. No need to DIY it. It's really easy to cut yourself, and you probably will when you try it the first couple times which is fine as long as the blade is sterile, use rubbing alcohol and a cotton pad to sterilize the blade.
- If you have any loose skin areas, pull your skin to decrease the risk of nicks, and try not to go over the same area repeatedly.
- Avoid inflamed areas, around the nostrils and eyelids as you can easily cut yourself in those areas.
- Rinse with water, and apply a toner that helps soothe your skin, try to add a hydrating serum like glycerin, and seal it with a moisturizer. Try to avoid any scented or harsh moisturizers directly after dermaplaning, and try to make sure it has spf 15-30 in it, as you'll be very sensitive to sunlight after exfoliating.
- Don't use acids, retinoids or other exfoliants for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Don't do it more often than once a week or once every two weeks to avoid damaging the skin barrier.
- Do it gently, I'd recommend watching a video on how to use the blade to avoid damaging your skin.
