Shaving peach fuzz can be done through a process called dermaplaning, which involves using a small blade to remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair. Here are some steps and tips to follow when shaving peach fuzz:
Steps:
- Clean your skin first and dry it completely.
- Sterilize the razor by wiping it with rubbing alcohol or soak it in boiling water for a few minutes then rinse it off and dry it gently with a towel.
- Hold the skin taut with one hand.
- Hold the razor at a 45-degree angle and gently graze the skin with short, light strokes, while applying as little pressure as possible.
- Always shave with the hair’s grain rather than against it.
- Rinse the razor after each stroke.
- After shaving, rinse your face and moisturize immediately.
Tips:
- Use a straight edge, single-blade razor designed specifically for women’s facial shaving.
- Don’t shave near your eyes unless you’re completely confident in your ability with the razor.
- If you find dry shaving irritating to your skin, you can use shaving gel, moisturizing lotion, or cream on your face before shaving.
- To avoid nicking or irritating your skin, never use a dull razor.
- Dermaplaning should be done regularly to see lasting results, as it typically takes around three weeks for hair to grow back.
Positive:
- Shaving peach fuzz can remove hair, debris, excess oil, and dead skin cells, which can brighten the look of skin and help makeup go on smoothly and last longer.
- Dermaplaning can clean out your pores and potentially make your face much less prone to spots and blackheads.
- Shaving off the dead skin layer smooths out the surface of your face and should make it look more radiant.
Negative:
- If dermaplaning is not carried out properly, it is possible for it to potentially cause scarring.
- If hair that isn’t vellus (i.e. the peach fuzz hair) is removed, it can possibly lead to thicker hair regrowth.
Materials:
- Straight edge, single-blade razor designed specifically for women’s facial shaving.
- Rubbing alcohol or boiling water to sterilize the razor.
- Shaving gel, moisturizing lotion, or cream (optional) .
