Aside from helping you get very soft skin, dermaplaning also smooths out uneven skin texture and gives you a smoother base for your foundation and makeup (since it doubles as a facial hair removal treatment), which means no more cakey makeup for you. So even if you exfoliate regularly at home, it’s still an effective treatment for removing anything your regular exfoliants can’t.

Dermaplaning is safe for most skin types, especially those with sun damage, fine lines, dry patches, and dull skin.

What happens during dermaplaning?

An average dermaplaning appointment can last from 30 minutes to an hour.  But in general, during a regular dermaplaning appointment, we will gently scrape away the top layer of your skin using a scalpel-like tool and short, feather-like strokes.

How to care for your skin after dermaplaning

Avoid sun exposure
Limit makeup use
Skip harsh products
Apply gentle moisturizers

Try to avoid direct sun exposure for three days after dermaplaning and keep your face protected with sunscreen (as you totally already do, right?). Even though the treatment is fairly gentle and doesn’t hurt, you’re still losing a very thin layer of skin, so your face will be more sensitive to the sun and slightly more susceptible to sun damage. Dermaplaning has minimal downtime, and you can return to normal life straightaway.

Although it’s tempting to test the smooth results of dermaplaning right away, try to avoid putting on a face full of makeup immediately after your dermaplaning treatment. We recommend letting the skin breathe for the rest of the day. If you need to wear makeup, you can, but your skin barrier is more open and may become more irritated.

Once your skin has had time to settle (about a day), proceed with all the foundation your little heart desires. And since your skin barrier will be more vulnerable after dermaplaning, we recommend using a rich hyaluronic acid mask or moisturizer to help keep your skin super hydrated and happy.

Talk to us about your dermaplaning and home skin care journey today!