#blackdermatologist #blackdermdirectory . . @dralexisstephens - #coralsprings #florida ・・・ Facts of Dermaplanning aka Face Shaving But first, what is Dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is a painless procedure in which a stainless steel blade is carefully guided against the skin at a 45-degree angle, removing layers of dead skin and vellus hairs (fine thin hairs), aka peach fuzz. 10 Things to Know: 1- Dermaplaning is not for everyone Avoid dermaplaning if any of the below describes your skin: • Active Acne • Skin that is healing from chemical peels • Compromised sensitized skin (open or sunburned skin) or actively/currently flared Inflammatory skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea 2- Dermaplaning is a form of exfoliation 3- Dermaplaning allows for skincare products to better penetrate the skin 4- Dermaplaning can provide an instant glow to the skin 5- Dermplaning allows for more flawless makeup application and look 6- Dermaplaning does not cause facial hair to grow back thicker or coarser 7- Dermaplanning does not remove scars 8- Dermaplanning is too superficial to fade hyperpigmentation truly 9- Dermaplanning does not cause the hair to darken 10- Dermaplaning performed with oil aka oilplaning can be great for those with very dry or sensitive skin #dermaplaning #skincaretips #glowingskin #dermatology