The Real Difference Between Dermaplaning And At-Home Facial Shaving
Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/June 14, 2021 12:03 pm EST
Hair removal has always been popular but in recent years, there’s been a huge increase in those wanting to remove hair from their face through methods such as dermaplaning. “Dermaplaning is one of the easiest ways of removing unwanted hair from the face at home,” Laurence Newman, CEO of CurrentBody, told Harper’s Bazaar. “In the same way that shaving works, it uses a painless blade to gently scrape away facial hair (often referred to as ‘peach fuzz’) and rids the skin of any build-up of dead skin cells, all which can contribute to making your skin look dull or uneven.” She continued, “Just like an exfoliation, it removes any barriers which would stop your skincare from penetrating — meaning your products often work much more effectively after a treatment.”
But how exactly does dermaplaning differ from at-home facial shaving? According to dermatologist Estee Williams, MD, it’s basically just a way more thorough version of shaving with a whole heap of added benefits (via Cosmopolitan).
The Real Difference Between Dermaplaning And At-Home Facial Shaving
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By Phoebe McRae/June 14, 2021 12:03 pm EST
Hair removal has always been popular but in recent years, there’s been a huge increase in those wanting to remove hair from their face through methods such as dermaplaning. “Dermaplaning is one of the easiest ways of removing unwanted hair from the face at home,” Laurence Newman, CEO of CurrentBody, told Harper’s Bazaar. “In the same way that shaving works, it uses a painless blade to gently scrape away facial hair (often referred to as ‘peach fuzz’) and rids the skin of any build-up of dead skin cells, all which can contribute to making your skin look dull or uneven.” She continued, “Just like an exfoliation, it removes any barriers which would stop your skincare from penetrating — meaning your products often work much more effectively after a treatment.”
But how exactly does dermaplaning differ from at-home facial shaving? According to dermatologist Estee Williams, MD, it’s basically just a way more thorough version of shaving with a whole heap of added benefits (via Cosmopolitan).
But how exactly does dermaplaning differ from at-home facial shaving? According to dermatologist Estee Williams, MD, it’s basically just a way more thorough version of shaving with a whole heap of added benefits (via Cosmopolitan).
Dermaplanning removes facial hair while exfoliating and removing dead skin cells
But that doesn’t mean dermaplaning is for everyone. As Dr. Ana, skincare expert and aesthetic doctor at Kat & Co, warned Refinery29, dermaplaning can irritate sensitive skin. If it’s just hair removal you’re after, you may be better off simply using a facial razor.
