Why I Shave My Face - Dermaplaning 101

Once a week I shave my entire face and it is amazing. You probably think I’m crazy if you haven’t heard of dermaplaning - but if you have, you know that it’s the best thing ever and comes with a whole set of pros — see below for just a few!

What DIY Dermaplaning Can Do For You:

  • Exfoliation for the face

  • Increases skincare product absorption

  • Removal of peach fuzz

  • Allows make up to go on smoother

  • Reduce appearance of fine lines/wrinkles

  • Gives dewy, glowing skin

Best time to shave/dermaplane? I like to do it at night so I'm not putting on makeup right after. I wash my face and make sure my skin is completely dry. I pull my skin taut and shave in an upward motion. If you’re new to at home dermaplaning, try both upwards and downwards to see which way you like better. I use the Barefaced Facial Razor and oilplane with the Barefaced Perfectionist facial + shave oil.

After shaving, I apply serums or a peel. The hair will NOT grow back thicker or darker! This is a great + safe way for pregnant women to exfoliate and fight hormonal acne. (If you have active acne I do not recommend shaving over it as it can spread bacteria and cause more breakouts.

Finally, if you're scared to shave your own face you can have an esthetician do it for you. Average price around Charleston is around $100, so it’s definitely much cheaper to DIY. Want to see it in action? Click here for my full dermaplaning DIY video!

Some helpful tips to prevent post shaving breakouts:

— Only dermaplane at night on clean skin to avoid make-up and sunless tanner afterwards

— I also tone before and after dermaplaning just to make sure my skin is clean (My entire skincare regimen is posted here!)

— Shave at least 30 min before you go to sleep so that way you are not laying on your pillow right after

— I only use a razor 2-3 times before throwing it out. If acne prone, either use a new razor every time or clean the blade really well. Make sure you're using a special razor and not the kind you shave your legs with

— Use a retinoid or glycolic acid based product post shaving, even if it stings right after you apply

— I sleep with my hair pulled back and use a clean pillowcase that night

— While shaving, don't go over an area more than twice to avoid skin irritation

favorite products to apply after shaving to avoid acne:

— Toning Pads II

— Glow Peel Pads (Skip these post dermaplaning if you have sensitive skin!)

Now it’s your turn to try it! Watch this DIY dermaplaning video and then go shave your face. You’ll love me forever.

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