Facial hair, also known as peach fuzz or vellus hair, is often a cause for insecurity among women. However, there’s a quick fix to all that known as “dermablading.” If you want a smooth, hairless face, you can always depend on this easy, quick, and non-invasive procedure.

What Is Dermablading?

Dermablading is a simple, painless procedure where a single razor blade is used by a licensed dermatologist to remove vellus hair and a top layer of dead skin cells.

Should You DIY or Go to a Salon?

Although dermablading looks like a simple procedure involving a razor that can be done at home, most professionals don’t recommend going the DIY route. There are certain techniques that the professionals at spas like Lipstick Empire use that ensure a safe procedure. Doing it yourself can result in infections, skin cuts, and a less effective outcome.

Some Common Dermablading Myths Debunked

Dermablading is a wonderful way of removing peach fuzz and exfoliating dead skin. It reveals smooth, soft, and bright skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. However, given its growing popularity, there is a lot of misinformation regarding dermablading.

Here are five common dermablading myths debunked:

It’s a Painful Procedure You Should be Wary Of

Internet seems to think dermablading is painful. However, it’s actually one of the simplest, most pain-free ways to remove facial hair and dead skin. Compared to waxing, threading, and other techniques, shaving your face isn’t difficult at all. Instead, most people describe it as a very gentle procedure.

Dermablading Isn’t Meant for Darker Skin Tones

This is completely untrue as well. Yes, scrubbing and a few other exfoliation methods are thought to be harmful to darker skin, but dermablading is completely safe. The procedure is gentle and doesn’t irritate the skin at all. There are also no micro-abrasions, hence there’s no reason to worry about hyperpigmentation. In fact, dermablading can be great for dark skin — it instantly gets rid of dark baby hair which can otherwise make skin feel duller.

Shaving Your Face will Lead to Thicker and Darker Peach Fuzz

Oh, and this very popular myth that shaving causes hair to grow back thicker and darker. It’s completely false. No matter where you shave on your body, your hair will not be impacted. Shaving your legs or underarms will not cause thicker hair. What shaving does is simple; it creates blunt hair which is mistaken for increased thickness.

With dermablading, you’re targeting vellus hair that is already very thin and fine. The dermablading tool doesn’t affect how your hair will grow back. When you remove vellus hair with dermablading, you’ll notice your skin will be smoother and brighter. However, if you suffer from hormonal imbalance, you should steer clear of dermablading.

It Causes Breakouts

No, dermablading doesn’t cause breakouts; instead, it prevents them. Dermablading is not recommended for skin with acne, but if performed on smooth skin, it’ll prevent pimples and clogged pores. It also removes dead skin, which again leads to lesser breakouts. The procedure is an exfoliating technique that will also help your skin absorb acne treatments and serums much better.

You Can Do It At Home

Many people think this simple procedure is home-safe. However, it’s not. It needs to be performed by professionals using a medical-grade scalpel and certain techniques. Purchasing a facial razor online isn’t an option.

In a professional setting, the scalpel used removes the hair AND the layer of dead skin. At home, you’re merely removing hair with a low-quality razor. Scalpel is deeper and induces that brightening effect that makes skin glow.

Benefits of Dermablading

Now that we’ve debunked some common myths, let’s check out a few benefits we get from dermablading.

It’s a Low-Risk Procedure

Dermablading is great for most skin types. There are some slight side effects you may notice like redness, but this goes away in a day or two. Always go to a professional for a safe procedure.

It Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles

The procedure exfoliates dead skin which results in younger, brighter skin and reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

Promotes Collagen Production

Our body slows down collagen production as we grow older. With Dermablading, younger skin is exposed stimulates collagen production and results in a smoother texture.

Better Cell Regeneration

The process also increases cell regeneration which allows skincare serums and moisturizers to seep into the skin. It’s ideal for patients that have dry skin as dermablading evens out the epidermis. It also reduces acne scars, unclogs pores, and reduces breakouts.

Great For Sensitive Skin

If you have sensitive skin, you can benefit greatly from dermablading. There are no chemicals involved, and the procedure is simple and painless.

Helps Makeup Look Better

Exfoliation helps makeup products sit nicely on top of your skin. The result? A glowing, smooth skin. Dermablading will remove dead cells which allow for a better, creaseless application of makeup.

Skin Rejuvenating Facials at Lipstick Empire, Edmonton

Keep your body glowing and healthy with the help of Lipstick Empire. We’re a renowned full-service Edmonton-based medical spa that has been in the industry for years. Our team of professionals provides non-surgical body contouring to remove excess body fat safely, a range of Skin Rejuvenation Edmonton facials, including hydra facial, anti-aging facial, OxyGeneo, acne treatment, and laser hair removal.

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