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So you've tried all of the most hydrating moisturizers, but you still wish your face looked just a little bit smoother? A practice called dermaplaning—when a dermatologist or medical aesthetician uses a scalpel to exfoliate and remove dead skin and peach fuzz—can help. But if a professional treatment isn't in the budget or you can't get to the salon, there's a widely-available solution: facial razors.
These at-home dermaplaning tools offer similar benefits of in-office treatments—they remove dirt, debris, dead skin and facial hair to smooth and soften skin. Facial razors also leave a cleaner surface for oils and serums to penetrate into the skin deeper, says Leila Aalam, esthetician and founder of Beuti Skincare. And, the practice is safe for most skin types, except for those who have very sensitive skin or experience breakouts, cystic acne, rosacea, or other irritations, she says.
If you're ready to give it a go, grab one of the best facial razors on this list. Then, make sure to thoroughly cleanse your skin. (If you're using one of the straight razors, you can apply a light coat of lotion or shaving cream, but it's not necessary.) Run the razor over your face in short feathery strokes. After, apply a soothing plant-based face oil to calm any redness. And don't worry. Aalam assures us that your hair will not grow back darker or thicker.
An affordable three pack of facial razors with curved handles that make it easier to safely nix hair in tight areas like the upper lip.
For frequent users, this two-pack comes witha total of six facial razors, so you'll always have a fresh one on hand.
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This disposable version has longer blades to quickly remove hair on large surface areas, like your cheek.
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Another battery-operated facial razor with a blade that rotates 30 degrees for extra precision. It also comes with a comb attachment to help trim eyebrows without mistake.
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A compact trimmer with an adjustable headthat works just as well on your eyebrows as it does in other areas of the body, like your bikini line.
This multipurpose facial razor and trimmer comes with two eyebrow combs, plus anose andear attachment for maximum versatility.
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This thin, sharp disposable razorgets rid ofstubborn facial hairs in a flash.
Brigitt Earley
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Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.