Skin Care

I Tried At-Home Dermaplaning and I Can't Stop Touching My Face

Peach fuzz, begone

by Wendy Rose Gould | COMMENT

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My At-Home Experience: Preparation There are a few at-home dermaplaning options to choose from, ranging from Sephora's Level Setter Razors, $8, to Tweezerman's Bright Complexion Facial Dermaplaner, $100, to the Dermaflash 2.0 Luxe Facial Exfoliating Device, $189. I opted for the Dermaflash, which is a pretty high-tech option that was developed specifically for the sensitive, delicate skin of a woman's face (you can thank estrogen levels for that). It's basically nick-proof and its primary goal is to remove that corneal layer of skin we talked about earlier. Consider the peach fuzz removal a bonus.

Setting up the device was simple enough. You just insert the Dermaflash into the charger until it's ready to go. Regarding preparation, both estheticians said it's important to start with a clean, bare face as well as clean hands. Skin should be completely clean, so wash twice if you need to, and completely dry before beginning.

Grous also says to "avoid going over same areas repeatedly as this might cause irritation, and to use a toner with antiseptic properties [since] it's important to maintain a clean complexion." Also — never use the same blade twice.

Image via Wendy Rose Gould

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