Dermaplaning Aftercare Advice
Updated 20/05/2024
Dermaplaning is a popular exfoliation treatment that removes dead skin and vellus hair from the surface of the face, leaving a rejuvenated and glowy complexion.
However, it’s essential that you take care of your skin following your dermaplaning appointment to ensure you’re protecting your skin and so the results from your treatment aren’t diminished.
If you’ve never had dermaplaning before, you might not yet know how to take care of your skin following your appointment.
It’s worth noting that no advice should replace the advice of your aesthetic practitioner, but there is a range of tips and tricks you can follow to ensure the results of your dermaplaning last as long as possible.
Dermaplaning Aftercare Dos And Don'ts
Some dermaplaning aftercare dos and don'ts to follow include, but are not limited to:
- Don’t skip the SPF
- Only use gentle skincare products
- Avoid other skin treatments for two weeks
- Stick to the shade for a minimum of three days
- Avoid swimming in chlorine
1. Don’t Skip The SPF
The first piece of aftercare advice following a dermaplaning treatment is to prioritise applying SPF.
While wearing SPF should already be a part of your daily routine, it’s especially important to apply sunscreen after dermaplaning.
This is true even on cloudy days, as your skin is more sensitive to the sun’s harmful rays following dermaplaning.
As such, you will want to make sure that you’re wearing a broad-spectrum SPF that ‘protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays’.
It’s important to opt for a minimum of 30 SPF or higher and ensure you’re applying it evenly throughout the day.
Dermaplaning is a popular exfoliation treatment that removes dead skin and vellus hair from the surface of the face, leaving a rejuvenated and glowy complexion.
2. Only Use Gentle Skincare Products
For the first two days following your dermaplaning treatment, you should only use gentle skincare products.
You will need to make sure you’re avoiding harsh skincare products, from abrasive exfoliators to retinoids, as these products can irritate your skin.
Instead, you should opt for gentle cleansers and a simple skincare routine that will support your skin barrier following treatment.
Additionally, a hydrating moisturiser and serum will help to restore moisture whilst nourishing and protecting your skin.
3. Avoid Other Skin Treatments For Two Weeks
Another important piece of dermaplaning aftercare advice is to avoid other skin treatments for at least two weeks.
From microdermabrasion to chemical peels, these facial treatments are designed to remove dead skin cells, making them unsuitable straight after your dermaplaning appointment when your skin is already sensitive.
This is especially important to remember if you regularly receive aesthetic treatments or are planning on grouping your treatments together before going on holiday, for instance.
As such, you should be sure to carefully schedule your dermaplaning treatment to avoid missing out on any other treatments in this two-week time frame.
Following dermaplaning, you will need to make sure you’re avoiding harsh skincare products, from abrasive exfoliators to retinoids, as these products can irritate your skin.
4. Stick To The Shade For A Minimum Of Three Days
While regularly applying SPF is essential, sticking to the shade after dermaplaning is equally as important aftercare advice.
Although it might be tempting to lay out and enjoy the sun, particularly if you’ve planned a trip following your aesthetic treatment, this is not advisable.
Can You Go In The Sun After Dermaplaning?
Generally speaking, you should stay out of the sun and avoid direct sun exposure for a minimum of three days to ensure you’re protecting your skin.
Additionally, you should wear a sunhat when you’re moving around to ensure that your face remains in the shade as much as possible.
5. Avoid Swimming In Chlorine
Lastly, a piece of aftercare advice is to avoid swimming in chlorine for the first 24 hours following dermaplaning.
This comes down to the fact that chlorinated water ‘can be drying to skin and lead to irritation’, making it too harsh for your skin after your dermaplaning treatment.
So, if you’re a regular swimmer or are off on a summer holiday following your treatment, it’s important to bear this in mind.
You should stay out of the sun and avoid direct sun exposure for a minimum of three days after a dermaplaning treatment to ensure you’re protecting your skin.
We hope that this article has given you a better understanding of how to take care of your skin following your dermaplaning treatment.
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Written by Jemima, for You Can Clinic.