6 Best Dermaplaning Tools, According to Experts
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If that pesky peach fuzz on your face is getting in the way of smooth skin and even foundation, there is now an easy solution: shaving your face, aka dermaplaning. It's actually less scary than it sounds: "Dermaplaning is a very superficial razor technique used to remove dead skin and peach fuzz hair on the face," explains Sheila Farhang, M.D., dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics in Oro Valley, Arizona.
A type of exfoliation, dermaplaning has instant benefits for the skin. "Since the dead skin is essentially sloughing off and the hair is shaved off, the skin looks and feels smoother right away," she says. While other types of exfoliation like face scrubs and peels can be very beneficial to skin, they don't remove hair.
Dermaplaning can be done both DIY and professionally, via dermatologists or aestheticians. Dr. Farhang uses a #10 surgical scalpel blade held at a 45º angle against taut skin as "it is a sharper, more precise blade." When you dermaplane at home, you should always opt for something a little gentler and less sharp. Dr. Farhang recommends using a tool created specifically for this treatment, not a razor you may use elsewhere on the skin, as "it is a different blade and won’t achieve the same result."
Keep reading for the best dermaplaning picks from dermatologists, GH Beauty experts and highly-rated and vetted online picks. If you are still looking for other hair removal options, check out our favorite waxing kits and at-home laser devices.
Dori Price is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor and beauty, style and wellness expert who was the Beauty & Fashion Director at Family Circle for 13 years before she joined Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day as a freelance beauty editor. She has also written for WomensHealthMag.com, Elle.com and HealthCentral.com.
Chiara (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she conducts hands-on testing of health and beauty products. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Columbia University. Before joining GH in 2022, she worked as a cosmetic chemist, formulating skincare products for a variety of brands and learning to decode ingredient lists, evaluate ingredient efficacy and scrutinize product claims.


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