How to Dermaplane at Home Safely, According to Dermatologists
Whether you want to get rid of your peach fuzz or your chemical exfoliants aren’t enough, learning how to dermaplane at home can help you achieve smoother, more even skin. The facial exfoliation technique removes both hair and dead skin from the surface of the face, allowing your skin care products to be absorbed more effectively and your makeup to apply more easily. But before you start DIYing, there are a few important things to know.
For starters, the sensitive skin on your face is much more delicate than other areas you might shave. This is why it is best to think of dermaplaning as a specific skin care practice. With the right preparation and technique, you can enjoy all the benefits of this once clinic-exclusive dermatology practice at home.
Ready for the glass skin of your dreams? Here’s everything you need to know about how to dermaplane at home like a pro, without irritation or nicks.
What is dermaplaning?
Initially practiced in the office, dermaplaning has now been adapted to be used safely at home. Dermatologists typically use a surgical scalpel, applied with steady pressure, to remove layers of dead skin cells and peach fuzz for the ultimate exfoliation treatment. At home, you will instead use a Dermaplane razor, which is duller and safer.
“Dermaplaning is a form of exfoliation that removes dead skin and peach fuzz from your skin, leaving it soft and smooth,” says Katie Mann, DNP, owner of Curated Medical Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Sometimes dead skin sitting on the surface can make your skin look dry or flaky when in reality it just needs exfoliation.”
Dermaplaning, simply put, is “exfoliating at its finest,” says dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Yale College of Medicine. She suggests it to anyone who wants to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores, achieve a more even skin tone, and create the perfect canvas for makeup.
Can you do dermaplaning at home?
Yes, you can do dermaplaning at home. “Devices introduced for home use are more like razors than surgical blades,” says Loretta Ciraldo, MD, dermatologist and founder of Dr. Loretta Skincare. This means you’ll get more skin cell removal at the surface level, making it much safer to do yourself.
