Should I be Shaving My Face?
Updated: Apr 16, 2021
You may have noticed the rise of facial shaving or "dermaplaning" around you and thought, "Is this a thing? Should I be shaving my face?" Well friend, your skincare girl is here to educate you! but, before we dive in, answer this: If there were a way your... ✔️makeup could apply smoother ✔️products could absorb + work better ✔️skin could be exfoliated + look like a fresh, clean slate ...you'd want to know more, right? If so, keep reading!
AT-HOME DERMAPLANING (aka a fancy term for shaving your face!)
What is it?
An at-home way to easily remove peach fuzz and dead skin cells which trap oil, dirt, and makeup. Yuck! If not exfoliated, your skin can look dull and older - the opposite of what you want, right?
By removing this unwanted layer: (1) your makeup will go on smoother, giving you a flawless finish (2) your skincare will penetrate better, giving you enhanced results (3) your skin's complexion and texture will look tighter, brighter, and more youthful!
How do I do it?
Grab a pack of face razors here, at your local drug store, or splurge here! While this is a popular service at spas, it can be safely (and affordably) done right at home. 1. Use on clean, dry skin. 2. Use gentle, downward, short strokes to remove unwanted hair. 3. Apply your favorite hydrating serum or mask for added moisture. 4. Clean the razor with rubbing alcohol. Change blade every 2-3x.
The hair on a woman’s face is called vellus hair (a.k.a peach fuzz) and is soft and fine. The hair on a man’s face is called terminal hair and each piece is like a strand of copper wire. Dermaplaning removes the fuzz just above the surface of the skin and does not (and cannot) impact the growth, color or texture of a woman’s facial hair.
— Dara Levy, founder of DERMAFLASH
♡ Friend, you are well on your way to being a skincare pro with this best-kept secret in your toolbox! It is a joy to be on this journey with you. Never hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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