Is it safe to dermaplane my face?
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I’ve got a lot of peach fuzz on my face, which makes me self-conscious. My friend told me I should try dermaplaning. But is it safe?All dermaplaning tools involve a type of razor or scalpel. Some are battery operated, while others are manual. Pulling skin upward until it’s taut, you’ll move the tool downward in short strokes with the razor at a 45° angle. Most people start on their face near the top of the ear and work their way down, avoiding their hairline, eye lids, and sides of the nose.
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