Having a skin texture that is smooth and supple and that can effectively absorb all the goodness from your skincare products is a big factor contributing towards glowing skin.
We've seen a skincare treatment called dermaplaning on our social media feeds, but not everyone knows exactly what it is.
At first glance, it's having a scalpel rubbed over the surface of your skin in the hopes of improved skin luminosity. That may sound scary, but the good news is that it's not as bad as it sounds.
WHAT IS DERMAPLANING?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive 25 to 30 minute skin treatment where a scalpel blade is gently rubbed over the skin.
This action helps to remove old skin cells and increase new cell turnover for a more youthful appearance. It also works well on pigmentation as pigmentation sits on the top-most layers of the skin.
If you have stubborn peach-fuzz or vellus hair on your face, dermaplaning helps to removes this so that makeup can sit well on the skin.
THE PROCESS
After the skin is cleansed, oil is applied to prep the skin and to form a barrier between skin and blade. Starting from the forehead and working around the face, the skin is gently scraped with a scalpel blade at a 45° angle, working in small strokes.