What’s The Difference: Dermabrasion vs Dermaplaning

Exfoliation is a part of any good skincare routine, whether that be on the face or the body. Incorporating exfoliating agents into your skincare provides numerous benefits: it removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, brightens skin, and increases skincare products’ efficacy by boosting absorption. When you cultivate a long-term exfoliation routine, you will enhance collagen production, which will result in glowing, youthful skin that is free from lines and wrinkles. 

However, if not done the right way, exfoliation can be harmful to the skin. Skincare routines range from person to person, and what may be suitable for one person, may not suit someone else.

As we’ve discussed, exfoliating can be beneficial to the health of one’s skin, but if done incorrectly it can cause more harm than good. 

First things first, let’s discuss chemical and physical exfoliation. 

Chemical exfoliation involves the use of enzymes, beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic acid to dissolve dead skin cell buildup from the surface of your skin—all without physically having to scrub the skin. 

Physical exfoliation manually dislodges dirt and strips away surface-level dead skin with textured bits and grainy particles. 

Despite how scary chemical exfoliation may sound it usually is the better alternative when compared to physical exfoliation: it’s far more effective, and much less abrasive to the skin when compared to physical exfoliation. Although physical exfoliation was once considered the gold standard when it came to exfoliation, since the general public has become more educated on the topic of skincare, people are now aware that chemical exfoliation is the better alternative. 

Secondly, though some people may be able to handle daily exfoliation, others cannot. And even if your skin seems to be handling it well, do not overdo it because you risk the chance of desensitizing your skin and disrupting your skin’s moisture barrier, so be sure to use a mild formula if you’re exfoliating daily. 

Lastly, as with any new skincare product when beginning your exfoliating journey, make sure to patch test new products on your arm before applying them to your face. 

Now that you know what exfoliation is and how to incorporate it safely into your skincare regimen, let's discuss the professional-grade exfoliating procedures that will take your skin to the next level: Microdermabrasion and Dermaplaning, While both offer the benefits of exfoliation, they each have their individual benefits and are better suited for particular people. 

This treatment uses a Microdermabrasion wand, embellished with a diamond tip, to move over and gently exfoliate the top layer of the skin. This helps to vacuum the dead cells, blackheads, and impurities that dull the skin – improving tone and texture while unveiling a brighter, clearer, and smoother complexion.

This treatment suits those with non-sensitive skin since this treatment is a little too harsh for people with sensitive skin. If you have a skin condition that causes redness like rosacea, or simply sensitive skin that reddens easily, microdermabrasion is too aggressive for your skin type and could potentially worsen that which you already have. 

Dermaplaning is a procedure that exfoliates your skin and gets rid of dirt and vellus hair, better known as “peach fuzz.” It’s different from dermabrasion, where an aesthetician uses a high-speed, rotating brush to exfoliate the skin. With dermaplaning, they use a scalpel or a tool called a dermatome. 

Dermaplaning is suited for all skin types, even clients whose skin is sensitive or retains redness. 

If you have any big events coming up for which you don’t want your skin to be red and in the process of healing, dermaplane is probably the better option. If you want one of the top non-surgical methods to refresh and restore facial skin then microdermabrasion is for you. In weighing the benefits of each procedure, please keep in mind that there is no one correct choice. Your specific skin concerns and needs will determine the best option for you. If you would like to book an appointment for any or all of these services then click on the provided link: Www.BodyTherapySpa.com