There’s a good reason why dermaplaning wands—those tiny, cute razors that remove dead skin cells and hair—have been all over your social media lately. With a few strategic swipes, they remove peach fuzz and unwanted hair, leaving behind a brightened complexion that’s easier for your skin-care actives to penetrate.
As simple as this process may look on your TikTok feed, though, it’s pretty easy to get wrong—which can leave your skin angry and irritated instead of soft and smooth. For this reason, “oilplaning”—which involves adding a small amount of oil to the skin while dermaplaning—is a great workaround for anyone who’s new to the face-shaving process or who has sensitive skin.
According to Deanne Mraz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Connecticut, using a facial oil when you dermaplane creates a barrier between the skin and the razor blade, which can prevent tugging and irritation and will ultimately minimize nicks, abrasions, and ingrown hairs.“However, it also makes the skin more slippery so it requires more precision and patience,” she says. Read on for our experts’ tips on how to do it right.
The benefits of oilplaning
While the prospect of minimizing irritation and ingrowns is likely enough to get you on board with oilplaning, the benefits don’t stop there.
