One of my favorite non-chemical or laser facials to get is a dermaplane. There’s something about the process of clearing off any hair, gunk, and build up that makes me feel so refreshed, soft, and glowing. Unfortunately, with a wedding and a recession, a $150 facial every 4-6 weeks isn’t in the cards on top of the other beauty services I’m doing to prep my skin. So, I found a solution!

Dermaplaning is an amazing facial that uses a super sharp, steel blade to gently remove the top layer of your skin, including any product build up, sebum, or baby hairs. This is an exfoliating facial, that usually involves adding some moisture back into the skin layer as well. It does disrupt the skin layer, so it’s best for people with relatively clear skin that isn’t too dry. Besides exfoliating, some benefits include softening fine lines and aiding to even out skin tone from hyperpigmentation.

At a salon, the skin is usually cleansed, derma-planed, then treated with moisturizing products. These estheticians are well trained, and thoroughly and carefully treat the skin. They know what your skin needs, and can give good advice on whether this is the right facial for you.

If you’ve had dermaplaning done before and have responded well, you may be a candidate for an at-home version. In general, you want to make sure your skin isn’t too dry, or there’s not blemishes that you can scratch and hurt, leading to potential scarring.

There’s a variety of tools on the market for at-home dermaplaning, and I kept it simple and stuck to a Japanese favorite, Japanesque. In Japan, women often do this treatment themselves, and I wanted a reputable and high quality brand. Their dermaplane facial razors are sharp steel, and can be used 2-3 times each.

About once a month, start with a freshly cleansed (but dry) face. Hold the skin taught, and work in sections with the blade on a 45 degree angle. Go lightly in a downward motion, and avoid any open wounds or irritations. Cleanse again, then finish with some luxe moisturizing face products! I’d suggest watching some video tutorials as well.

So, does this sound like something you’d be willing to try? As always, consult with a professional if you have any apprehension, and do your research. These are blades, so proceed with caution! I also have a TikTok discussing the process, and you can check that out here!

All thoughts and opinions are my own.