On top of marrying multiple rich dudes, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor had something else in common: They both shaved their faces and had amazing skin because of it.
Dermaplaning has many beautiful benefits, as Monroe and Taylor knew: It removes deep layers of dead skin cells thoroughly, it's a fine exfoliation rather than gritty, and it gets rid of the vellus hairs that can make your complexion look lackluster and can even contribute to clogged pores that break you out.
It also makes your skin smoother, allows any products you apply after to penetrate deeper, and promotes cellular turnover, which is one of the reasons men always look five or so years younger than their age, since they're constantly exfoliating through shaving and encouraging new cells to the surface of your skin.
I'm sure the idea of "shaving" your face is terrifying because you're thinking, "Oh no, I don't want my facial hair to grow back thicker and darker !" But it won't, don't worry.
That myth exists because people mistake the wispy feeling of their unshaven facial hair with the slightly blunt feeling they experience as their hair starts to grow back in as thicker, So it's more about what you're feeling and seeing versus what is actually going on.
One last thing to know about Dermaplaning: Shaving any part of your body can cause ingrown hairs, especially if you have medium to darker skin, which means your hair follicles are more curved.
Hair grows in at a parallel angle, so when you shave your face, it ends up with a harsher, blunt cut that is more likely to puncture the skin as it continues to grow. Hair follicles of Caucasian people, on the other hand, aren't curved so there is less of a chance of ingrown, but it's still possible.
Dermaplaning has many beautiful benefits, as Monroe and Taylor knew: It removes deep layers of dead skin cells thoroughly, it's a fine exfoliation rather than gritty, and it gets rid of the vellus hairs that can make your complexion look lackluster and can even contribute to clogged pores that break you out.
It also makes your skin smoother, allows any products you apply after to penetrate deeper, and promotes cellular turnover, which is one of the reasons men always look five or so years younger than their age, since they're constantly exfoliating through shaving and encouraging new cells to the surface of your skin.
I'm sure the idea of "shaving" your face is terrifying because you're thinking, "Oh no, I don't want my facial hair to grow back thicker and darker !" But it won't, don't worry.
That myth exists because people mistake the wispy feeling of their unshaven facial hair with the slightly blunt feeling they experience as their hair starts to grow back in as thicker, So it's more about what you're feeling and seeing versus what is actually going on.
Top tips for shaving the face :
- Check your equipment, a normal leg razor is not going to cut the mustard for this task. You’ll need to get your hands on a facial razor.
- Wet and clean the face prior to shaving to soften the hair and have a clean canvas. A really clean face so important because if you have dirt present then that will mean you risk more chance of breaking out.
- Pull the skin taut, then start shaving downward on your skin in short strokes. You can't just drag the razor against your skin, it wouldn't do anything. Also, hold the razor at a 45-degree angle against the skin. Don't freak when it looks like you skinned a lamb. You have more hair on your face than you think!
- Shaving dry will cause less regrowth, but you have to have the right equipment and prep the skin properly. You do need lubrication natural Aromatherapy facial oils are popular in men’s ranges right now and if they don’t have alcohol in them they are suitable for women as they won’t mess with your skin’s PH levels.
- Moisturize afterward. Shaving means taking a layer of dead skin off your face. It's exfoliating! Moisturize afterward so your skin doesn't get too dry.
One last thing to know about Dermaplaning: Shaving any part of your body can cause ingrown hairs, especially if you have medium to darker skin, which means your hair follicles are more curved.
Hair grows in at a parallel angle, so when you shave your face, it ends up with a harsher, blunt cut that is more likely to puncture the skin as it continues to grow. Hair follicles of Caucasian people, on the other hand, aren't curved so there is less of a chance of ingrown, but it's still possible.
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