Myth Busters: Dermaplaning!
Dermaplaning is quickly becoming one of the most popular skin care treatments, and many people are adopting it into their beauty routines. As with all new trends, myths about dermaplaning are spreading just as fast, so we’re here to bust some myths and give you the truth about this treatment.
What is dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is the removal of the peach fuzz (vellus hair) on your face, as well as any build up of dead skin cells, which contributes to making your skin look dull, using a painless blade that scrapes across the skin. It's a form of exfoliation, and therefore removes barriers which would prevent your skincare from penetrating the skin properly, making your products work better. It makes your skin look brighter, healthier and gives you a natural glow.
Pros
Better makeup application (makeup sits better on the skin after dermaplaning)
Glowing skin
Removes build up of dead skin and blackheads
Hair removal
Cons
When carried out at home by an untrained professional, one can cause scarring to their skin. This is why you should go to a trained professional, like we have at Aspire Beauty & Aesthetics
It’s not a permanent fix, you have to repeat the treatment every few weeks to keep the results up
Myths
The hair grows back thicker
One of the biggest myths about dermaplaning is that the vellus hair you shave off grows back thicker and darker. This is absolutely not true, the hair does not grow back thicker. Repeat: The hair does NOT grow back thicker! When you dermaplane, you are shaving extremely, fine hair called vellus hair. This hair is so fine and delicate that shaving it will not affect what it looks like when it comes back.
The treatment hurts
Dermaplaning it completely painless when carried out properly by a trained professional. Your skin may feel slightly sensitive afterward, but this will subside quickly.
It isn’t suitable for darker skin
Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin shades. Some exfoliation methods are unsuitable for darker skin because it can cause hyperpigmentation. Dermaplaning doesn’t irritate or cause micro-abrasions in the skin so it won’t cause hyperpigmentation.
Dermaplaning causes breakouts
Dermaplaning actually prevents breakouts by removing buildup of dead skin and stops pores clogging up. Dermaplaning isn’t suitable for those with active acne, as it can spread it, but a professional won’t perform it on skin with active acne.
You can achieve the same results at home
When carried out by a professional, the treatment is extremely safe and effective with a sterile surgical blade that helps remove a superficial layer of deadskin, whereas at home kits only sell blades capable of getting rid of hair. As well as this, when carried out by someone untrained at home, they run the risk of cuts and scarring.
We offer dermaplaning at Aspire Beauty & Aesthetics, located in Hounslow. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.