How to dermaplane at home

If you’re after a cutting-edge beauty treatment that will make your face look smoother and brighter, why not consider dermaplaning? If you’ve never heard of this term before, or you have and you’re curious about the benefits, read on.

Wondering what on earth dermaplaning is? Put simply, it’s just a fancy name for shaving the dead skin layer of your face. It’s a popular treatment at a lot of salons and spas, and it supposedly helps to exfoliate the skin and remove any dead skin cells, as well as any unwanted oil or excess hair from your face.

Yes, it is, dermablading just happens to be a different name for dermaplaning. However, dermaplaning isn’t to be confused with microdermabrasion, which is completely different.¹

It’s good in the sense that most people’s skin is instantly glowing and smooth after a dermaplaning session. It can also help even out skin without having to rely on chemical exfoliants that can be aggravating.²

If it’s not carried properly, it is possible for dermaplaning to potentially cause scarring. And if you remove hair that isn’t vellus (i.e. the peach fuzz hair) it can possibly lead to thicker hair regrowth.³

Not exactly. Yes, it does involve shaving hair from your face, but unlike traditional shaving, dermaplaning uses a smaller blade to remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair.⁴

The benefits of dermaplaning are widely reported and range from smoother skin and a brighter complexion, to even skin tone and increased skin cell regeneration (we’ve listed some more benefits immediately below). It’s one of those treatments that’s suitable for most skin types, with the exception of people with extremely sensitive skin or thick facial hair or skin issues, such as acne or rosacea, which can be aggravated and spread as a result of dermaplaning.⁵

There’s a reason why so many women choose dermaplaning. Beyond making your skin look more luminous, possible benefits include the fact:⁶

If you’re planning on dermaplaning at home, all you need is a specialised dermaplane tool, which looks like a scalpel and features just one derma blade.

Yes, providing you use a proper dermaplaning tool and are clear on the process to follow. To help, we’ve listed how to dermaplane step by step below.

It’s easy to dermaplane at home. The main difference between professional and at-home dermaplaning is that professional dermaplaning involves using a surgical blade, that can’t be purchased on the High Street, and provides a deeper level of exfoliation.

The general consensus is that pre-dermaplaning, skin products should be limited. Ideally, you only need a cleanser to make sure your skin is free of dirt, sweat and bacteria. 

While dermaplaning undoubtedly has its benefits, it’s not for everyone. If you have extremely sensitive skin, suffer from acne or have severe rosacea, you may want to give it a miss as it could irritate your skin further or even tear if it’s not carried out properly. Make sure you do your research before trying it at home.⁹

Dermaplaning is suitable for most skin types and, thanks to the DIY dermaplaning, is something we can all do, if at-home beauty is your thing. There are several benefits, most of them immediate, which includes glowing skin, a smoother complexion and an even skin tone, to name but a few. It’s up to you, try it yourself or have it done by a professional.