Confession: I Shave My Face

Ladies-- we all want that perfect, smooth skin and will usually try anything to get it.  What if I told you that I have found something that has helped my skin become more smooth?  What if I told you that was that I shave my face?  Don't be alarmed!  I am not taking a Schick to the face-- I'm not that crazy!  It is basically the at-home version of dermaplaning.  What is dermaplaning, you ask?  Well, according to an article from Refinery29:


Agreed, Refinery29, a scalpel does sound scary.   Wanna know what else sounds scary?  Paying the average of $75-150 for a dermaplaning service!  So, after doing some YouTube research (my favorite) I learned that a lot of women were using small, eyebrow razors to shave their faces!  After watching a TON of my favorite beauty vloggers (Jaclyn Hill & Michelle Money) videos I decided to give it a try.  I ordered some of the razors on Amazon and got to work! 

1. The hair does not grow back faster, thicker and darker.
   Shaving the hair does not alter your follicles nor does it change the rate of growth.   This is a myth and you don't need to be worried!  What I would suggest, and practice myself, is using a warm washcloth to open the pores and hair follicles to prep them for shaving.  I also like to cleanse my skin before I start shaving in order to make sure that I am working with a clean canvas.  I use a light face oil or serum right before to work like a gentle "shaving cream."  This helps me with avoiding possible ingrown hairs.
2. It is really great for your skin!
   Not only are you removing the peach fuzz, but you are exfoliating dead skin!  The gentle razor helps to get rid of the pesky small hairs as well as a layer of dead skin on your face.  After you are done you can do your regular skin care routine and you will start to see (almost immediately) a more clear and smooth appearance to your face.
3. Makeup application will be beautiful!
   You won't believe how much better your makeup will apply and look!  It applies so much smoother and easier.  Shockingly, the peach fuzz and dead skin really make a difference in the way your foundation lays on your skin (kidding).  It is easier to blend with a smooth surface and it just looks better overall.  Also, removing the dead skin and texture that comes with it makes your highlight look sooooo good!  I'm telling you guys-- its amazing!