How to Prep Your Skin for Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning procedures remove dead skin and fine hair, but without the right preparation, it can be stressful for your skin. At Flawless by Melissa Fox, our aestheticians provide careful skin treatments and services like dermaplaning so you can enjoy smooth, glowing skin. As part of our process, we recommend that each of our clients have a professional skin assessment and know how to prep skin for dermaplaning. Follow this simple guide to get the best—and most comfortable—results.
Assess Your Skin Type
Dermaplaning provides different results for different people. Our services start with a skin assessment and consultation so we can recommend the right services, treatments, and routines. Our assessments can include visual examinations (with or without devices), tactile examinations to determine skin texture, and a conversation about your skin concerns and history. We assess elements like texture, redness, oiliness or dryness, skin conditions, and more so we can tell you exactly how to prep skin for dermaplaning.
Cleanse Your Face Thoroughly
While aesthetics will cleanse your face during the dermaplaning service, preparing your skin before you even leave for your appointment will help you see the best results for your skin. We recommend using a non-abrasive cleanser to remove excess oil and any remaining makeup. Pat your skin dry, and avoid using new or unfamiliar formulas. This will help aestheticians accurately assess your skin without odd redness or reactions from new cleansers.
Exfoliate to Remove Dead Skin Cells
Exfoliating in the days leading up to your appointment removes dead skin and buildup, creating a clean surface so aestheticians can work more accurately. Exfoliating removes layers of buildup that can stop post-dermaplaning treatments and moisturizers from working.
However, be careful about exfoliating aggressively or exfoliating right before your appointment. This can aggravate your skin and make it overly sensitive. It can also cause irritation, which increases the risk of cuts during your appointment.
Avoid Active Ingredients Before Your Session
Active ingredients in your skincare routine can yield great results—but they can compromise your skin right before a dermaplaning appointment. As a general rule, it's best to avoid these types of products in the days before your dermaplaning appointment:
- Retinoids
- Harsh chemical exfoliants such as AHAs and BHAs
- Products with benzoyl peroxide
- Scrubs that physically exfoliate
- Vitamin C
Your aesthetician can talk to you about what products are a great fit for your unique skin type, both as a part of a daily routine and as part of a modified routine before and after dermaplaning. These products make your skin more sensitive, which can undermine the beneficial effects of professional dermaplaning.
Hydrate Your Skin Prior to Treatment
While it's best to avoid strong active ingredients, it's just as important to know what to put on your face before dermaplaning. Don't skip your moisturizer! This smoothes out the skin, giving your aesthetician more control and fewer complications to treat during the procedure. Your moisturizer also helps guard your skin against day-to-day hazards like wind burn, dryness, and irritation that can interfere with professional dermabrasion.
Daily moisturizing is an excellent skincare habit, and our team of aestheticians can recommend the right types of moisturizers for your skin based on its dryness or oiliness, sensitivity, and proneness to irritation.
Follow Aftercare Guidelines Post-Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning procedures are exfoliating procedures. While they help reveal softer and smoother skin and can help recharge your overall skin health, the process leaves your skin more sensitive. While we give personalized instructions to each of our clients, here are some of the most fundamental aftercare tips to stay on top of:
- Use a gentle daily cleanser without fragrance or harsh ingredients.
- Apply sunscreen frequently throughout the day, even if you're inside.
- Avoid touching your face as much as possible.
- Stay hydrated—both by frequently moisturizing your skin and by drinking plenty of water.
Learn More at Flawless by Melissa Fox
At Flawless by Melissa Fox, you'll find local Miami skincare experts who are committed to helping you renew and rejuvenate your skin. If you have more questions after reading this guide about how to prep skin for dermaplaning, contact us today. We can answer your questions, give you a personalized skin assessment, and schedule your next dermaplaning appointment.
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