What is dermaplaning Here's everything you need to know, from benefits to aftercare – YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Beauty Searches for this beauty treatment are up by more than 600 per cent By You Magazine - February 28, 2020 These days we are bombarded by new beauty products, techniques, and treatments. Knowing which are actually worth their salt can be tough, but sometimes, the numbers don’t lie. Beauty treatment booking app Treatwell as just revealed that dermaplaning has grown by +621 per cent year-on-year, marking it as one of 2020’s biggest ongoing trends. But what exactly is dermaplaning, and should you be signing up to have it done? Here’s everything you need to know about the process. Getty What is dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a treatment which offers manual exfoliation, as well as the removal of superfine ‘peach fuzz’ hairs on your face. A trained professional uses a surgical-grade scalpel to scrape away the layer of dead cells at your skin’s surface. It’s a pain-free process, and one that is becoming more and more common and popular. If you like the results, you can continue to have the treatment monthly (it lasts about three weeks). What are the benefits of dermaplaning Dermaplaning is an excellent form of surface exfoliation, as it removes the top layer of dead skin cells. This in turn can leave skin looking brighter, with more of a glow, and skincare products are more easily (and better) absorbed, meaning potentially better skin on the whole. As mentioned, dermaplaning also removes ‘peach fuzz’ from the face, which some can become self conscious about. This can boost confidence and also promote more of a smooth foundation finish on your new baby-soft complexion. Are there any risks of dermaplaning It depends really on the choices you make. In the hands of a doctor or licensed medical aesthetician, it is totally safe and suitable for nearly everyone. However, due to it being a very delicate process, you could easily experience complications and up the risk factor if you don’t go to a trained professional, so this is really important. It’s also worth taking note that while dermaplaning is great for skin that’s ageing, dull, dry, or sun damaged, certain skin types should avoid it at all costs for risk of irritation. If you suffer from extreme sensitivity with things like rosacea, you’re best to steer clear, while if you have acne, it’s best not to take a blade to it in this way! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Eman Abdallah د إيمان (@dremanabdallah) What about dermaplaning aftercare After a treatment, you will likely experience some redness, but nothing that will prevent you from going out or carrying on with life as normal. It is recommended that you avoid wearing make-up for a couple of days following your treatment to let things settle, and regarding skincare, it’s best to stick to super nourishing products, rather than anything harsh or acidic. Make sure you remember the SPF, too, as dermaplaning can increase sun sensitivity. There are over 450 destinations at Treatwell that offer dermaplaning. On average, the treatment costs around £45-£85 in London, and between £30 and £60 around the rest of the UK. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR You could get paid to test Liberty’ s Beauty Advent Calendar People are obsessed with this Revlon hair drying tool A new drop of Boots Star Gifts has landed for Christmas 2022 Popular in Beauty People are seriously impressed with Primark’ s £8 skinny curling tongs December 16, 2019 Boots is giving away free lipsticks to celebrate the launch of January 23, 2020 This long-lasting eyebrow product is getting rave reviews and is just June 21, 2021 These Liz Earle gift sets are on sale just in time March 5, 2020 WIN A Kiehl’ s skincare heroes bundle worth £104 July 24, 2020 Cult skincare brand Sunday Riley is branching out into hair products April 24, 2020 Superdrug is holding a huge BOGOF sale on all cosmetics for May 28, 2020 Your salon could charge you extra for overgrown roots and bad June 25, 2020 Facial steamers Why searches for this beauty gadget were up 400 July 10, 2020 Lush subscription boxes have arrived and they contain exclusive new products August 3, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved