What is dermaplaning? The benefits and the side effects of face shaving

Other than the obvious which is removing any fluff or dark hairs, many people who choose to shave their face say it helps their makeup sit better on their skin, allows their skincare to work more effectively, and gives them more of a radiant glow. 

Aesthetic Doctor and Skin Specialist, Dr Raja, explains everything you need to know about the difference between the two techniques:

“There is a distinction between face shaving and dermaplaning, although they are similar,” he tells us. “Dermaplaning is typically performed with a sharper, surgical-grade scalpel that not only removes fine facial hair but also exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells.

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