A short solo skincare monologue advising on when to avoid dermaplaning and basic hygiene tips. Speaker lists contraindications (active acne, cold sores, sunburn, use of retinoids), shares a personal anecdote about facial hair from minoxidil, and recommends using a single, individually-wrapped blade to prevent infection.
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To dermaplane or not, let's jump in. The ones who should definitely avoid dermaplaning Active breakouts Acne, you're breaking out, avoid it. If you have a cold sore, avoid it. You don't want to spread that all over your face. Number three, if you're sunburnt, avoid it. You can dermaplane later. And last, if you're on a retinoid, you're probably more sensitive. I would avoid the same way you don't wax while you're using tretinoin or retinol. And for those of you who do want a dermaplane, we know why we're dermaplaning. We got hairy faces or hairy asses. Now I've been on minoxidil and my face is hairy as f and I've never dermaplaned before. But I think I've joined the club. Here are a few tips. Use a single blade tool, one that is individually wrapped because you don't want to reintroduce bacteria or cause an infection. That is key.