What to Put on Your Face After Dermaplaning: The Complete Guide to Post-Dermaplaning Care

Dermaplaning is quickly becoming one of the most-loved at-home skincare rituals — and for good reason. As one of the best ways to remove facial hair for women, dermaplaning removes peach fuzz and dull surface skin, enhances product absorption, helps makeup glide on, and delivers an instant, radiant glow.

But what you do after dermaplaning matters just as much as the exfoliation itself. The right post-care will soothe your skin, lock in hydration, and keep your complexion looking smooth, bright and healthy.

If you’ve ever wondered what to put on your face after dermaplaning, this is your ultimate guide — including expert tips, what to avoid, and how to use Make My Shave’s Facial Oil and Hyaluronic Acid Serum for the best post-dermaplaning glow.

Why Post-Dermaplaning Care Matters

Dermaplaning is a skincare technique that gently removes:

• Dead skin cells

• Built-up debris

• Fine facial hair (vellus hair)

This leaves your skin beautifully fresh — but also temporarily more vulnerable. After exfoliation, your complexion needs:

• Calm

• Hydration

• Barrier support

• Sun protection

The right products ensure your skin stays healthy, glowing and irritation-free.

1. Use a Nourishing Facial Oil During Dermaplaning

Your first step: comfort + nourishment

Dermaplaning can be performed on dry skin, but using a dedicated facial oil helps protect the skin and elevate your results.

A high-quality facial oil creates the perfect glide for the blade while supporting your skin barrier, helping to:

• Reduce redness and irritation

   

   

• Maintain hydration during exfoliation

   

• Strengthen the skin barrier

   

• Deliver a smoother, more radiant finish

Top Tip: Make My Shave's Dermaplaning Facial Oil is Suitable for Pre + Post Facial Hair Removal

With ingredients designed to care for your skin, Make My Shave's luxurious, skin-loving oil is formulated specifically for dermaplaning.

This dermaplaning facial oil contains:

• Squalane — a lightweight hydrator that mimics your skin’s natural oils

• Jojoba + Avocado Oil — nourishing without clogging

• Ceramides — to strengthen and repair the skin barrier

• Acai + Vitamin E — antioxidant support

• Ylang Ylang & Palmarosa — calming botanicals

How to apply:

Before dermaplaning, cleanse your skin thoroughly to ensure it’s free from makeup and skincare. Pat dry, then warm 2–3 drops of facial oil between your fingertips and gently massage into the areas you’ll be dermaplaning.

Once applied, your skin is prepped and ready for your dermaplaning experience. 

Why this works:

Using a facial oil before dermaplaning creates a protective glide for the blade, helping to reduce friction and support your skin barrier. This makes the process more comfortable while allowing for a smoother, more even finish.

2. Follow With a Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Deeply Hydrate

Hydration is essential after exfoliation

Your skin will drink in moisture after dermaplaning, making this the perfect time for hyaluronic acid — a molecule that holds up to 1,000x its weight in water.

Use: Make My Shave Skin Restoring Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This gentle, hydrating serum is ideal for freshly exfoliated skin. It includes:

• Hyaluronic Acid for deep hydration

• Kakadu Plum for brightening

• Aloe + Cucumber to soothe

• Licorice Root to calm redness

How to apply:

After dermaplaning, add 2-3 drops of serum onto the skin, gently massage into skin, locking in moisture and leaving your freshly dermaplaned face feeling beautifully soft and cared for. 

Why this works:

Dermaplaning removes surface dead skin cells, which temporarily reduces the barrier that can limit moisture uptake. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring humectant that binds water molecules to the skin, helping to rapidly replenish hydration after exfoliation.

Applied post-dermaplaning, hyaluronic acid can more effectively attract and hold moisture at the skin’s surface, supporting comfort, plumpness and a smoother skin texture. Pairing it with calming botanical ingredients helps reduce post-exfoliation sensitivity while reinforcing the skin barrier.

The result is skin that feels hydrated, balanced and visibly refreshed — without heaviness or irritation.

3. Seal in Moisture With a Gentle Moisturiser

Choose a moisturiser that is:

• Fragrance-free

• Non-comedogenic

• Barrier-supporting

Avoid anything with:

• AHA/BHA

• Retinol

• Vitamin C (if strong)

• Exfoliating enzymes

Your skin needs calm, not stimulation.

4. Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable

After dermaplaning, your fresh new skin is more sensitive to UV exposure.

Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ or 50+ every day — even if you’re staying inside.

This prevents:

• Sensitivity

• Redness

• Pigmentation

• Premature ageing

What NOT to Put on Your Face After Dermaplaning

For 24–48 hours, avoid:

• Retinol

• AHAs/BHAs

• Physical scrubs

• Strong vitamin C formulations

• Hot showers or saunas

• Heavy makeup (ideally wait at least 12 hours)

• Fake tan

• Harsh cleansers

• Anything fragranced or active-heavy

These can cause unnecessary irritation on freshly exfoliated skin.

How to Build the Perfect Post-Dermaplaning Routine

Here’s a simple Make My Shave approved routine for glowing skin:

Step 1: Facial Oil (During Dremaplaning)

Soothes, nourishes and creates instant comfort while removing peach fuzz. 

Step 2: Hyaluronic Acid Serum (5 Minutes After)

Hydrates deeply and plumps the skin.

Step 3: Moisturiser

Locks in the goodness and restores balance.

Step 4: SPF (Morning Only)

Protects your fresh, new skin barrier.

Bonus Tips for the Best Dermaplaning Results

1. Always dermaplane on clean, dry skin

No makeup, no residue, no moisturiser beforehand.

2. Use downward strokes only

This prevents micro-scratches and ensures a smooth finish.

3. Hold the skin taut

This gives you the closest, safest exfoliation.

4. Replace your blades regularly

A dull blade can tug, scratch or irritate the skin.

5. Dermaplane every 2–4 weeks

This keeps your skin fresh without overstimulating it.

Final Thoughts: Treat Dermaplaning as a Skin Ritual

Dermaplaning isn’t just a technique — it’s a moment to slow down, reset, and give your skin the fresh start it deserves.

With the right products, especially Make My Shave’s Dermaplaning Facial Oil and Skin Restoring Hyaluronic Acid Serum, you’ll experience:

• Softer, smoother skin

• Better glow

• More effective skincare

• Flawless makeup application

Using a facial oil during dermaplaning creates the perfect glide and skin protection. From there, your post-dermaplaning routine is where the magic really happens — so treat your skin kindly, keep your products simple, and embrace that healthy, radiant glow.

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