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WHY IS DERMAPLANING SO POPULAR?

SHOULD YOU INCORPORATE “FACE SHAVING” INTO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE?

Everyone seems to be doing it. At home skincare treatments that were typically reserved for the med spa or dermatologists office are now easily accessible at home. Dermaplaning is no exception. Whether you shave your face regularly, are seeking alternatives to facial hair removal, or you’re simply wondering if you should incorporate face shaving into your skincare routine, read on. Kao Sori, Japanese for face shaving, is a centuries-old eastern skincare practice. Western medicine picked up the technique about 40 years ago using surgical blade deplaning to treat acne. BioMedic (now SkinCeuticals) further popularized dermaplaning in the early 1990’s when they patented the 10S “butter blade” and began training plastic surgeons & dermatologists to integrate dermaplaning into their chemical peel protocols. Now highly trained estheticians offer dermaplane facials, a deep physical exfoliation treatment.  

Over the last three years “dermaplaning” or dermablading has crept into skincare vernacular, simply meaning “face shaving”. Purists don’t equate the terms, for good reason. Face shaving is a lovely way to remove vellus “peach fuzz” hair while providing a light exfoliation. Traditional dermaplaning by a trained provider however, uses a medical grade scalpel providing a deeper more thorough physical exfoliation. Both shaving and dermaplaning disrupt the skin barrier and microbiome. So, it’s important to think critically before grabbing a razor and shaving away. 

Not all dermatologists and estheticians agree on it’s benefits. Before you consider dermaplaning at home it’s important to put on your skincare critical thinking cap. How will your skin benefit? Does your skin need additional exfoliation?  Do you have any contraindications? Are you fully aware of the risks? Face shaving at any depth has the potential to cut, scrape or burn the skin. You’ll want to fully educate yourself on correct techniques and procedures to prevent unintentional skin barrier damage. Ya only got one face. So, let’s break it down.     

Everyone has different skin goals. It’s best to approach dermaplaning with your skin goals in mind. Do you simply want to remove peach fuzz? Or could you benefit from a deeper exfoliation? Maybe you’re struggling with pesky terminal hairs thanks to wacky hormones. In these videos I explain the pros & cons, contraindications and offer alternatives to dermaplaning.  At the end I provide you with a protocol and a demo. This way if you decide to try face shaving you can do so safely and with confidence. After viewing the video pop back to this post for a handy step-by-step protocol (below) and my SHOMY link to find effective tools and products for your next face shaving routine.

https://youtu.be/qPKZqRCmHb0

Wishing you living life to the fullest in your best skin every day.💜

At Home Dermaplane Protocol

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_{🚨DISCLAIMERS: This post is not intended to diagnose, provide medical advice or medical treatment recommendations. This blog is a space for me to share my personal opinions, experiences and research. Statements made are for informational purposes only. Reliance placed on reviews or references is by you and done at your own risk. Always seek a licensed medical professional for your skincare concerns and medical/health related concerns for diagnosis and/or treatment.} 

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