Dermaplaning Secrets: Top Products to Apply for Glowing, Smooth Skin!

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a specialized blade to gently scrape away the top layer of dead skin cells and fine facial hair (peach fuzz) from the face. This process reveals a fresh layer of skin, resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion. This article explores what to apply on your face after dermaplaning to ensure optimal recovery and maintain radiant, healthy skin.

Understanding Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a type of exfoliation treatment that uses a specialized scalpel moved across the skin’s top layer to remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair. The procedure disturbs the skin’s natural barrier, leaving the face glowingly fresh but also in a state of heightened sensitivity.

The Importance of Post-Dermaplaning Care

After a dermaplaning treatment, the skin becomes highly receptive to gentle and nourishing care. Since the procedure disturbs the skin’s natural barrier, it is important to follow a specific post-treatment routine to ensure optimal recovery. Recovery involves not only what you apply to your face but also what you avoid.

What to Avoid After Dermaplaning

To prevent irritation and ensure proper healing, it is crucial to avoid certain products and activities immediately following a dermaplaning treatment:

Harsh Exfoliants: Refrain from using face brushes, scrubs, or any strong exfoliants until your skin has completely recovered.
Direct Sunlight: For the first few days after treatment, it is wise not to expose your skin to direct sunlight to reduce the chance of further irritation.
Perfumed Products: During recovery, avoid perfumed products near your face, as these may cause irritation.
Harsh Cleansers and Intensive Skincare Products: Harsh cleansers or intensive skincare products such as retinoids and glycolic acids can aggravate the skin, so it’s best to stay clear of these.

What to Apply After Dermaplaning

Hydration

One of the most important factors in post-dermaplaning care is keeping your skin hydrated. Drink plenty of water to help maintain hydration from the inside out, countering any potential dryness your skin may experience.

Gentle Cleansing

When you cleanse your skin, let Cleansing Milk be your choice. Its formulation, enriched with soothing Lavender and purifying Fo-Ti, respects the delicate balance of your newly refreshed skin.

Soothing Tonics

Follow your gentle cleanser with Roman Chamomile Tonic, a floral water with the essence of Roman Chamomile. This tonic is not just a layer of hydration; it’s a balm for the soul and the skin. Roman Chamomile is renowned for its calming properties, making it perfect for skin that’s finding its new rhythm post-treatment.

Nourishing Serums

Our Plant Milk Serum, with restorative Mountain Arnica and White Lily, is so nourishing for stressed skin. Mountain Arnica addresses the skin's needs post-exfoliation, helping to alleviate temporary discomfort.

Repair Balms

In the final step of your post-dermaplaning routine, Intensive Repair Balm acts as a soothing balm, richly infused with Helichrysum, White Lily, Lavender, and Lotus. It provides intensive hydration, supporting all skin types in the delicate recovery stage.

Hydrating Serums

For the final step, apply a small amount of a non-greasy Facial Hydration Serum to your fingertips and massage over your face. A serum helps your skin feel refreshed and gets you glowing. Look for ingredients like niacinamide, witch hazel and hyaluronic acid, and formulations without fragrance, dye, sulfates or parabens.

Moisturizers

Follow with a gentle, non-comedogenic moisturizer to nourish newly exfoliated skin. Moisturizing is especially crucial after any form of exfoliation, like dermaplaning. Your freshly exfoliated skin might be more vulnerable and hydration can help. A moisturizer is designed to provide the right balance of hydration without feeling heavy or greasy, making it a great follow-up to dermaplaning.

Sunscreen

Always apply SPF 30 or higher every day after dermaplaning. Newly exposed skin is vulnerable to UV damage. Exfoliating treatments like dermaplaning can increase sun sensitivity, so be sure to wear sunscreen and practice sun avoidance.

Step-by-Step Dermaplaning Routine

Cleanse: Use a gentle cleansing primer to prep skin for dermaplaning. It’s important to use a face cleanser specifically designed to remove dirt and oils before dermaplaning. A Facial Cleansing Primer cleanses and instantly hydrates skin and facial hair, helping your face feel clean and prepped for dermaplaning. It’s made with skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide, cucumber and aloe, but without all that other stuff like fragrances, dyes, sulfates or parabens. Simply apply a small amount to a cotton pad or cleansing pad, ideally a reusable pad, and wipe your entire face. Repeat until the pad comes back clean. It can be used alone or as a double-cleanse for a deep clean.
Dermaplane: Dermaplane at home on dry skin using a dermaplaning razor. Use the blade on clean, dry skin for best results. When you’re ready, get a firm grip on the ergonomic handle of a Facial Razor dermaplaning tool. Using your free hand, pull the skin taut and lightly position the blade against your face at a 45-degree angle. Use short, feathery strokes and go with the hair growth, often downward, as you move across the targeted area. Wipe the blade as you go on a reusable cotton pad or tissue to remove any buildup for a smooth, effective experience.
Hydrate: Apply a small amount of a non-greasy Facial Hydration Serum to your fingertips and massage over your face. The serum helps your skin feel refreshed and gets you glowing. It’s made with niacinamide, witch hazel and hyaluronic acid, and made without fragrance, dye, sulfates or parabens.
Touch-ups: Use a Mini Facial Hair Remover to gently remove hairs for easy touchups on the go. The unique rotary system blades are gentle on lips, chin, and cheeks for an effortless shave. Designed for the contours of the face, this women’s facial hair remover is easy to maneuver with a built-in smart light to spot any unwanted hairs.

Dermaplaning at Home

Dermaplaning has been gaining popularity in spas and clinics, but many people are also exploring how to dermaplane at home.

How to Dermaplane at Home

The skin should be dry and totally clean before dermaplaning. “You should double cleanse, and use an acid-based cleanser to remove any product on the skin,” says Dr Goel. The drier the skin, the better (and safer) the results.

With one hand, stretch the skin and hold it taut where you are dermaplaning. Hold the blade at a 45-degree angle to the skin and move it downwards (start from the top) in the direction of the growth.

Make small strokes downward, moving down from the temples to the jawline and towards the nose to get the whole cheek, jawline, chin and upper lip. Avoid the hairline, eyelids and sides of the nose.

“After shaving, you could feel a little burning and sensitivity. Use a calamine moisturiser or a mild antibiotic lotion and do not use any strong skincare ingredients such as retinol or glycolic acid.

Tips for Safe and Effective At-Home Dermaplaning

Key tips for safe and effective at-home dermaplaning include starting with a clean face, using the right tools like single-blade razors, working on damp skin, targeting specific areas, and being cautious about the angle and pressure used.

Start with a clean canvas: Always begin with thoroughly cleansed skin. This helps remove any dirt, oil, or makeup that could interfere with the dermaplaning process. Rinse well and gently pat your skin dry.
Choose the right tool: Opt for small, single-blade razors like Tinkle. These are specifically designed for dermaplaning and are much easier to handle, likely making your experience safer and more effective.
Work on damp skin: After cleansing, while your skin is still slightly damp, gently draw the dermablade across your skin. This helps in removing fine hairs and peach fuzz more effectively.
Target key areas: Focus initially on areas where peach fuzz tends to be thickest, such as the jaw, neck, and upper lip. These areas often require more attention.
Shave with the grain: For the gentlest approach, shave in the direction of hair growth. This technique is kinder on your skin and reduces the risk of irritation.
Maintain the right angle: Keep the blade almost parallel to the skin. Be cautious and ensure you don’t angle the blade too steeply to avoid nicks and cuts.
Avoid sensitive areas: Steer clear of dermaplaning over acne breakouts or inflamed skin. Doing so can aggravate these conditions and cause discomfort.
Double-check your work: Use a magnified mirror in natural light to inspect your skin. This will help you spot any areas you may have missed, particularly on the cheeks, chin, upper lip, or neck.
Be extra careful against the grain: Shaving against the grain can help remove stubborn fuzz, but be cautious. This technique requires a gentle, upward motion and can increase the risk of cuts, so proceed with care.

Potential Benefits of Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning offers several potential benefits, including smoother skin, hair removal, exfoliation, reducing the appearance of scars, and facilitating easier makeup application.

Exfoliation: Dermaplaning can help remove some of the excess dead skin cells on your face.
Smoother skin: Dermaplaning can leave your skin looking and feeling smoother.
Hair removal: Some people like how their skin looks and feels without facial hair.
Reduce the appearance of scars: Dermaplaning, especially when performed by a professional, is meant to remove surface layers of the skin, which may help the appearance of scarring.
Easier makeup application: Dermaplaning can make your skin feel smoother, which can make makeup application feel like a breeze.

Possible Side Effects of Dermaplaning

Different skin types react differently to different treatments. Depending on your skin type, some of the most common side effects of dermaplaning can include sensitivity and redness. If this happens, giving your skin a rest can actually go a long way! That might mean taking a day or two off from using products with salicylic acid, tretinoin, or other active ingredients.

Dermaplaning: Professional vs. At-Home

There’s a distinction between professional dermaplaning done by dermatologists or estheticians and at-home practices. Each has its pros and cons, with professional sessions offering more thorough exfoliation but at a higher cost.

A certified dermatologist or esthetician will use an angled surgical blade for shaving, rather than a single blade you can buy at the drugstore. This means that it’ll be easier to get rid of the layers of dead skin cells-so, in terms of exfoliation, this is the more effective way to go. You’ll also be able to chat with a dermaplaning professional, which can be very appealing if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, or specific skin concerns. Of course, going to a professional comes with some costs-literally. Dermaplaning sessions at a salon can be pricey, especially compared to going the DIY route at home.

If you’re comfortable doing it yourself, dermaplaning from the comfort of your home might be the more attractive option. It’s generally safe and less expensive than going into a salon. However, most DIY dermaplaning kits come with just a small single blade-which isn’t to say that you won’t be able to remove dead skin cells! But it is more likely that you’ll be removing just your facial hair.

Who Should Avoid Dermaplaning at Home?

According to Dr Goel, if you have active acne, rosacea, psoriasis, allergies, or anything that is raised above the skin, it’s not advisable to dermaplane. If you are using a strong anti-acne or anti-ageing treatment such as retinol, benzoyl peroxide or even salicylic acid, your skin is in a sensitive state and it might not be a good idea, she says.

The Importance of Sun Protection

Yes, you should avoid sun exposure after dermaplaning (and you’re smart for asking). Exfoliating treatments like dermaplaning can increase sun sensitivity, so be sure to wear sunscreen and practice sun avoidance.

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