Dermaplaning Before and After Care

Dermaplaning Before and After Care

To maximize the benefits of your dermaplaning treatment, it's essential to prepare your skin beforehand and follow the appropriate aftercare steps.

Before Your Dermaplaning Appointment

1. Discontinue the Use of Exfoliants and Active Ingredients

   • Timing: Stop using retinoids, glycolic acids, salicylic acids, or other exfoliating products 3-5 days before your appointment. This minimizes skin sensitivity and ensures a smooth dermaplaning experience.

   • Moisturize: Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer, such as Circadia’s Aquaporin Hydrating Cream, which locks in moisture without irritating sensitive skin.

2. Avoid Sun Exposure and Tanning

   • Timing: Stay out of direct sun or tanning beds for at least 7 days before your treatment. Sun exposure can make your skin more prone to irritation.

   • Protect with SPF: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30, like Image Skincare's Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer SPF 50, to protect your skin.

3. No Hair Removal Treatments on the Face

   • Timing: Refrain from waxing, threading, or using hair removal creams for at least 7 days before your dermaplaning session. These methods can make the skin more sensitive and prone to irritation.

4. Come with a Clean Face

   • Day of Appointment: Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face for your appointment. This helps the esthetician assess your skin and perform the treatment more effectively.

The Dermaplaning Process

• Exfoliation: Using a sterile, surgical-grade scalpel, your esthetician will gently scrape away dead skin cells and peach fuzz in small, precise strokes. This is a painless process and typically feels like a gentle scraping sensation on the skin.

• Targeted Treatment Areas: The focal areas are where dead skin and fine hair accumulate, such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, and jawline.

Aftercare Tips for Dermaplaning

1. Hydrate Your Skin

   • Use a Gentle Moisturizer: After your treatment, keep your skin hydrated with Circadia’s Post Peel Balm or Skin Script RX's Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer. These products soothe and nourish freshly exfoliated skin.

   • Avoid Harsh Products: Steer clear of active ingredients like retinol, AHAs, and BHAs for at least 3-5 days post-treatment to prevent irritation.

2. Protect Your Skin from the Sun

   • Daily SPF Use: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every morning, even if you're staying indoors. Image Skincare’s Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer SPF 50 provides excellent sun protection and hydration.

   • Avoid Direct Sun Exposure: Limit sun exposure for at least a week post-treatment to prevent sunburn and hyperpigmentation.

3. Skip Heat and Sweat-Inducing Activities

   • Timing: Avoid hot showers, saunas, or vigorous exercise for 24-48 hours after your treatment, as heat can increase redness and irritation.

4. Postpone Makeup Application for 24 Hours

   • Why: Allow your skin to breathe and recover before applying makeup. This helps prevent clogged pores and irritation.

5. Stay Hydrated

   • Benefit: Drinking plenty of water helps keep your skin hydrated from the inside out, enhancing the glow and smoothness from your dermaplaning treatment.

6. Gently Exfoliate After 1 Week

   • Recommended Product: Use Skin Script RX's Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask to maintain smoothness and help with any dry patches that may appear. This gentle exfoliant supports skin renewal without irritating freshly treated skin.

Recommended Products for Dermaplaning Care

1. Circadia – Aquaporin Hydrating Cream

   • Use Before and After Treatment: Provides lightweight hydration that strengthens the skin barrier, making it perfect for prepping your skin and post-treatment recovery.

2. Skin Script RX – Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer

   • After Treatment: This gentle moisturizer soothes and nourishes the skin after dermaplaning, helping to restore balance.

3. Image Skincare – Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer SPF 50

   • Daily Use: Offers broad-spectrum sun protection and keeps the skin hydrated, crucial for protecting freshly exfoliated skin from harmful UV rays.

4. Circadia – Post Peel Balm

   • After Treatment: Ideal for calming and hydrating the skin, reducing redness, and supporting healing after dermaplaning.

5. Skin Script RX – Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask

   • Use One Week After Treatment: Helps maintain a smooth complexion and supports skin renewal, keeping your skin glowing long after your dermaplaning session.

By following these pre-care and aftercare tips, you can ensure your dermaplaning treatment leaves your skin looking its best. For personalized advice and product recommendations, book a consultation with us at Revive Glam Studio!