Dermaplaning: The Glow-Boosting Treatment Your Skin Will Thank You For

In the world of skincare, there are few treatments that deliver instant results quite like dermaplaning. Loved by skin professionals and clients alike, this treatment has earned its place as a go-to glow-up facial-and for good reason. But what exactly is dermaplaning, what skin types benefit from it, and why should you never attempt it at home? Let’s break it down.

What is Dermaplaning?

A non-invasive exfoliation treatment that involves gently gliding a sterile, surgical-grade scalpel across the skin’s surface to remove:

1. Dead skin cells from the stratum corneum (top layer of the epidermis)
2. Fine vellus hairs (commonly referred to as “peach fuzz”)

The result? Skin that’s softer, smoother, brighter, and more receptive to skincare ingredients. Dermaplaning provides a flawless canvas for makeup and gives the skin an instant radiance boost-with zero downtime.

What Does Dermaplaning Actually Do?

Let’s get technical for a moment. Your skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every 28–40 days, but this process slows with age, stress, and environmental damage. When those cells hang around on the surface, they can clog pores, dull your complexion, and make your skin feel rough.

Dermaplaning helps by:

✅ Exfoliating the epidermis to remove dead skin build-up

✅ Stimulating cell turnover and renewal

✅ Improving skin texture and tone

✅ Allowing better absorption of skincare products

✅ Enhancing makeup application for a smoother finish

It’s essentially a deep-clean and skin refresh rolled into one!

Who Is Dermaplaning Good For?

This treatment is suitable for most skin types, but it’s particularly beneficial for:

1. Dull, dry, or rough skin
2. Uneven skin tone or texture
3. Fine lines and mild scarring
4. Dehydrated or congested skin
5. Clients prepping for a special event or photoshoot

✅ Best Skin Types:

1. Normal
2. Dry
3. Combination
4. Sensitive (with caution and professional judgement)

❌ Not suitable for:

1. Active acne
2. Inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, rosacea, psoriasis flare-ups)
3. Open wounds, cuts, or skin infections

How Often Should You Have Dermaplaning?

For most clients, dermaplaning is recommended every 4–6 weeks as part of a regular skincare routine. This timing aligns with your skin’s natural cell turnover cycle, making it ideal for maintaining results.

Regular treatments can:

✔ Improve long-term skin smoothness and clarity

✔ Help reduce the appearance of fine lines

✔ Keep pores clearer and skincare working better

Your skin therapist may recommend combining dermaplaning with other treatments (like enzyme peels or LED therapy) for enhanced results-always tailored to your skin goals.

❌ Why You Should Never Dermaplane at Home

We get it, social media makes home dermaplaning look tempting. But trust us: this is one treatment that belongs in the hands of a trained professional.

Here’s why:

Tools Matter

Professional dermaplaning uses sterile, surgical-grade blades that glide precisely across the skin at the right angle. Home tools (like “face razors”) are not dermaplaning, they’re shaving. Shaving doesn’t exfoliate the way a trained dermaplaning technique does, and the risk of microtears or irritation is high.

Infection Risk

Using non-sterile blades at home increases your chance of introducing bacteria to the skin, leading to breakouts, irritation, or even infection. Professionals follow strict hygiene protocols-your bathroom mirror setup just can’t compete.

Lack of Skin Knowledge

A qualified therapist knows what to look for: sensitive areas, contraindications, skin conditions that require caution. Home users often work over inflamed or reactive skin, which can make conditions worse.

Poor Technique = Poor Results

Incorrect pressure, blade angle, or prep can leave scratches, redness, and an uneven finish-not the glow-up you were hoping for. And no, your peach fuzz won’t grow back thicker (a common myth), but if you do it wrong, it can look patchy and weird.

In short? Step away from the Amazon razors. Book in with a qualified professional and let your skin get the care it deserves.

Ready to Glow?

Dermaplaning is a brilliant way to reveal smoother, brighter skin in just one session. Whether you’re prepping for a big event or just need a mid-month pick-me-up, it’s a treatment worth adding to your regular routine.

Want to learn more or book your next dermaplaning facial?

Get in touch-we’re here to help you feel confident, polished, and glowing from the inside out.