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How to dermaplane at home, according to experts



Dhara Vora Sabhnani

Yes, it’s essentially shaving your face, but also a bit more detailed than that. And most importantly there’s a process to it.

Dermaplaning has been gaining popularity in spas and clinics, but many people are also exploring how to dermaplane at home. According to Google’s 2020 “Year In Search,” more and more people are now looking for safe and effective at-home ways to dermaplane themselves.

“Dermaplaning causes exfoliation of the skin as the top layer of dead skin cells that cause blockage gets scalped with the vellus hair. This causes skincare to penetrate deeper into the skin and improve its function and it stimulates cells to produce more collagen, and the skin appears brighter too,” says Dr Apratim Goel, cosmetic dermatologist, Cutis Skin Solution, Mumbai. Dermaplaning is done with a special surgical scalpel which is designed to go closer to your skin than a regular razor. It includes the removal of facial hair and surface-level dead cells, which could make your skin look uneven and pores larger. This essentially means that it will help your skin look instantly brighter and feel softer.

The benefits of dermaplaning

Shaving your face can provide a deeper exfoliation than regular scrubs or peels. It removes a layer of dead skin, which would otherwise give skin a dull appearance and prevent light from reflecting. Facial hair can trap dirt and oil and create a barrier between your skin and the products you put on top, and getting rid of that layer may allow for skincare products like serums and moisturisers to penetrate deeply. It also gives you a smooth base for better makeup application.

It is important to note that shaving your hair does not make it grow back thicker or darker, because you aren’t changing the structure of the follicle, so the hair will grow at the same rate, width and texture as before.

Who should not be doing it 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.

How to dermaplane at home

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. “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. Finish with sunscreen,” says Dr Goel.



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