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Beauty TOOLS and TECH

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June 2024

If you don't like the look and feel of peach fuzz on your face, dermaplaning may be a solution.

- Christie Calucchia

Beauty TOOLS and TECH

THERE'S TECHNOLOGY THESE THERE'S TECHNOLOGY TH DAYS FOR JUST ABOUT EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE, skincare included. You can find devices designed to smooth, firm, or plump skin and to be used by experts or even at home. But do they work? Are they worth a spot in your beauty routine?

Dermaplaning

The procedure, traditionally done by professionals, involves removing hair and cells from the outermost layer of skin on the face using a sharp blade. Yes, it's pretty much shaving your face.

When done properly and safely, the procedure reveals smoother, brighter skin, says Rachel Nazarian, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. It may also help with the absorption of topical skincare products and the application of makeup.

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