I've been shaving my face for years, with a regular razor in the shower, I might add. I am turning 62 next week and I swear this practice has helped keep wrinkles at bay by exfoliating. Never cut myself, hair doesn't grow back coarser, and makeup goes on so smoothly!

Can I just say I appreciate how you look directly into the camera lens. You are very photogenic with a lovely smile.

i am a hairy brown girl (bengali) and i use a dermaplane razor for 20 dollars and its amazing ! my hair grows back normal

I was noticing a lot more issues with my foundation looking weird, and the little peach fuzzies were slightly darker toward the corners of my lips, so I recently picked up the metal facial razor from Sephora and used it last week. It was nice! I could definitely tell a difference with smoothness of my makeup and skincare. The razor is nice because it has replaceable blades.

I’ve just started shaving my face at age 60. The best facial treatment ever I can’t believe it. Hair does not grow back thicker or quicker but it does get rid of dead skin and gives me a glow. Best beauty ever.

As a guy who shave everyday, your hair doesnt get thicker or grow faster, trust me i wish 😄 1. Shave at the end of your shower with a shaving foam (its basically just a thicker soap, so also cleanses your face) for the smoothest and easiest glide. If you use an oil cleanser at night, that works like a shaving foam too. 2. I wouldnt use any acids besides maybe hyauluronic and such after, as shaving is already exfoliating and removing the top layer of skin, and its extra sensitive after. 3. Shaving often doesnt harm, it actually keeps the skin looking very healthy and clean.

Was afraid to shave my face at first but now I'm SO glad that I did.. Make up looks better n I don't have to use as much of my serums n moisturizers...

Just did this at home using real techniques face and eyebrow razor. It was fairly easy and I love the way my face feels!

I haven't taken the plunge and shaved my entire face, but I do shave the area between my brows down to the bridge of my nose, and I'm amazed at how much dead skin I'm able to shave off just in that one small area. It's really very satisfying to see! Everyone is so afraid of hair growing back darker, myself included, but the fine, blond baby hairs between my brows are still the same as they were years ago when I first started shaving, so there's nothing to worry about!

Thank you so much for making this video! It was so nice to get a well rounded view of the different types of hair removal, not just promoting the dermatology way, but also the less expensive options. I purchased a peach fuzz remover from Revlon and wanted to learn more about face shaving before trying it, and this was a huge help! :)

Years ago, I was enamored of microdermabrasion. During one session, my esthetician very tactfully mentioned face fuzz and that she'd noticed it on herself. Naturally, I noticed the fuzz on my own face after that. I'm 60 years old and after shaving my face for nearly 25 years, I have no wrinkles. I've only recently begun using vitamin C serum, which is lovely and brightening but haven't tried any acids. I honestly had no idea that my skin should probably look a bit creased until very recently!! I highly recommend this!!

Thank you - I'll be buying the Versed tool and replacement blades. I bought a different big-manufacturer "dermaplaning" tool but you can't buy replacement blades-I thought I had no other choice. I have to do this about every 3 weeks or more frequently, even though I have blonde hair. And with aging it ain't getting any less frequent!! Whoever takes care of me in old age better do it for me!! For those of you with the stray black chin hair - go and get a certified electrolysis technician to zap them permanently. It's WELL worth it and not very expensive at all.

I feel like it can work great for some people, but for others, the risks and upkeep outweigh the benefits.

Never felt the need of shaving my face. My peach fuzz doesn't seem obvious and don't feel it/see it :) Also I've acne prone skin... Thank you for the info!

Ive been putting this off for years in fear of it growing back thicker but youve put my mind at ease. Im so excited to try this tomorrow and have less cakey looking makeup.

I dermaplaned for the first time today. I’m 50. I had normal blonde fuzz but started to really feel like I got fuzzier recently. No one noticed but me and I gave it a whirl. I used the Gillette Venus dermaplaning razor I picked up from Walgreens. It was so comfortable. I barely felt the blade on my skin. I tried to not go over the same area twice but at the end missed one or two areas and went upward to get those shorter rough patches. The downward didn’t work in that area. But I did short feathery 45 degree angle strokes otherwise. My prep was washing with cetaphil foaming cleanser which is my new fave facial wash. I then wiped with rubbing alcohol pad. Skin was clean and dry. Afterward I wiped with micellar water and also witch hazel. I applied the Gillette serum I bought which was calming and lovely. It has hylauronic acid,niaciniamide, aloe, witch hazel and cucumber water. Very gentle. I’ll put more on tonight. Tomorrow I’ll use my regular lotions. Just giving skin a break overnight to calm. So far no rash. Hoping for no issues this week. I’m actually glad I did it myself. I feel like if I went to a salon it would have been a deeper exfoliation causing more sensitivity. My skin seems to be tolerating the dry planing tonight. It’s been several hours and I’m not red at all. I will hopefully only need to do this monthly. I hope.

I dermaplan at home and at my dermatologist’s office. I love it.

Okay but what's the real difference between thicker hair and hair that just appears thicker? It's not like hair that just looks thick is more desirable. I don't want to risk having thick looking hair all over my face! I don't understand why dermatologists always make this distinction when in reality neither one of those options are desirable. That right there convinced me not to try this tbh because I don't want to be forced to keep doing it forever or have hair that's more noticeable all over my face.

When I do that my skin doesn't peel like that. I do those everywhere day. It's great, I'm 66, feel like 50 and wish I had known about this way back. So much better for your skin

Omg this feels life changing for me. I know that sounds a little over dramatic but I have PCOS and I have a lot of facial hair that I have always been so self conscious about. I pluck and wax but I have always been scared to shave because I didn't want it to grow back darker and thicker. So to hear you say it won't literally is going to change my life. I just now went to Amazon and ordered me some of the eye brow razors and they will be here in 2 days! 😬 I can't wait to try this!

I use a basic Bic disposable shaver. I have done the Derm abrasion when I was younger and it was ok. I have the acne ice pitting scars. I shave and do the Divine Glycolic Acid on my face and have noticed a huge change in the texture of my skin. At 64 I just feel blessed to be healthy and little to no sun damage. Again, thanks for your advice ❤️

Very well-known dermatologist told me years ago that all studies show over the last few decades that shaving does NOT affect new hair growth and is fine for your skin.

Just get a medium textured scrub pad it takes all dead skin off the face. Shaving has it's own problems. Same results without the problem's of shaving the face. I found that shaving the face causes itching and making facial hair a problem. Just exfoliate real good three times a week. You'll see brown spot lighten . You'll see fine line's fade away. Texture difference right away. Use your favorite soap or facial cream to use on the scrub pad. You'll be a happy camper 🙂😉

Youre the most gorgeous dermatologist on youtube

Hi Dr. Ellis, if you get a sec to answer: 1. 1. Would Paula's Choice BHA liquid be a good option right before or after face shaving or neither? For someone with clogged nose pores. 2. Why is face shaving done on dry skin when all other types of shaving requires shaving cream or oil??? 3. How often do you recommend face shaving? Every two weeks?

Hair covers skin for protection. Shaving face can make thicker,whisker hair. My face is very soft with peach fuzz. You can use exfoliating scrub sponges. I use derma rollers and they work great on scars & wrinkles.

Hi Dr Sam,thank you so much for such an informative video! You've comprehensively answered all the questions I've needed addressed ,before I begin my face shaving journey on my 63 year old skin! Many thanks, all the way from Scotland x

I use the disposable Twinkle eyebrow razors and it really improves the look of foundation and does make the skin feel so soft.

I dislike the way my face feels covered with stubble for a few days after shaving. It seems like by the time the stubble feels as though it’s grown out enough to feel smoother, it’s time to shave again.

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation of how you do this. I've been shaving for the last several years ever since I attended a clinic here in Paris regarding how to improve face preparation for makeup application. The results have really been great. However, your video taught me some new tricks! I must say that I have become a fan of yours after learning from your adapalene tretinoin video ...which i have recommended to many people.

I use the Dermaflash tool a couple of times a month and love it. Thank you for your content!

I love face shaving as you call it and I use the Henson Shaver, which is already at a 45degree angle and manufactured in an aerospace environment. Precision = safe shave, no cuts and single blade. And above all, no landfill plastic garbage…..

Thanks for the great explanation Dr Ellis, you’re always so engaging to watch!

Surely peach fuzz/vellus hairs have a purpose like insulating the skin or keeping certain dirt from setting into the skin.

Omg, this was so useful!!! I recently bought one but I have been so scared to use it ... thank you for this information!

doesn't the peach fuzz grow back thicker? I knew a poor girl back in high school who started shaving bc the kids noticed her peach fuzz and made negative comments about it and so she shaved and regretted it afterwards. Her hair grew back so thick and course it was almost manly. I felt so bad for her she finally went to a professional laser removal expert and they helped get her self esteem back. You probably shouldn't do this unless you are willing to suffer the same consequences. This doc should not be promoting it either.

Ladies with natural light hair ..can you "dermaplane" the upper lip hair? Or is that a no-no?

Threading was introduced to the USA in the last 12 years which is widely used in the eastern countries for ages. I learned it from my mother and it has 0 side effect if it was done effectively. The hair comes back as normal. I am really hesitant for shaving as the hair might come back thicker like male hair so I am not sure of course there is skin benefit to shaving as you made it more clear and if a dermatologist is using why not. But then next step is to learn and practice

Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been wanting to try dermaplaning for a year now and heard bad things about people’s skin breaking out. But thanks to your video, it makes me less worried and I now know that your face needs before and after care when you do dermaplaning. Thanks again!

I use threading for the area around my eyebrows and jawlines. It makes your skin smooth and it creates the optical effect for a more defined jawline.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and in such a clear and concise way! I cannot wait to receive my first dermaplaning treatment and hydrofacial. I would also love to try microdermabrasion but I don’t want to overdo it! ☺️❤️

Thank you for this video!!!! I had sworn off shaving my face ( not the correct term dermaplaning) lol, and often I was breaking out after. However, I was not properly prepping my face and I didn't know to use a topical exfoliant after. I just assumed that was a no no. Your video was extremely informative and I'm starting back ASAP. I'm so excited! I have dark hair and lots of peach fuzz. Yaye! No more Sasquatch face!

I did this earlier today I was so excited I think I over did it to the point where I have razor burns and red marks. Next time very light strokes. Thanks for the info.

Iv been doing this since I was a teenager and I'm 60. My skin is so smooth and bright people think im 40 plus my diet.

Wow ! Your skin is even prettier without makeup! You have gorgeous skin !

i shave my face about twice a month with a straight razor, i was using the twinkle razors but i felt like i was being wasteful then i switched. Its definitely a little learning curve and not so beginner friendly but i like it now. i usually do Dr.Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Face peel pads (ES) after then a soothing sleeping mask. i love it!!

I bought this same Versed tool and started doing it recently! Love it! So annoyed I did not do it sooner!

Great video Dr. Ellis! I love dermaplaning! In my opinion, it's the secret to glass skin. I'm way overdue but need to wait for my acne to settle down. The results are amazing!

I shave every 2 weeks my whole face and it never grew darker or bigger, I pluck my eyebrows, beard and mustache 2 times a week for the thick hairs and then i shave it once every 2 weeks, I have done it for the last 3 years. Best decision ever! Although I always do it in a wet face with conditioner (my skin is way too sensitive for doing it dry) The only problem is that is not a sustainable product, you often have to throw away the blade once is worn out, and most cheap blades are not very sharp so you have to be somewhat agressive, Im looking for sustainable options! I have been considering to buy a male shaver with a razor blade sharpener so I can have something reusable and friendly with the enviorment!

Oily skin is something to take into consideration Also let’s see the before and after. Thank you

I moisturize with a moisture of vitamin c and grape seed oil and lavender oil. Best ever. Legs etc!!!

My biggest issue with dermaplaning is the hair grows back as soon as the next day or two. Like the next day I can feel the stubble in the areas I shaved (like near my hairline) and it feels so weird. Not sure it’s worth it to have baby soft skin for a day just to have it feel awful and prickly while it grows back

I shaved my face tonight for the first time. My one huge comment is running the razor on dry skin didn't seem right and didn't feel good. In the middle I stopped and applied a very thin layer of shaving cream. This helped. Afterwards I used hydroxy acid and Cereve. If there's any issue I'll send my findings. Happy New Year! Thanks.

What about people who have hormonal issues, and their facial hairs are dark to begin with? Like their upper lip hair and the hair close to the side of the face/near sideburns? My best friend in high school had that, and to her they recommended waxing(paperless) which she did get done, over shaving. Since those hairs are thicker, they didn’t recommend shaving. Waxing can thin out the hair over time

I've been curious to try this, but I've got one concern. Even though my hair is dark and Mediterranean, it grows 'weak' and even shaving my legs give me ingrown hairs. Plucking my eyebrows inevitably gives me those. That's why I bleach my whiskers, and I don't wax them. While a smoother makeup application sounds great, ingrown peachfuzz doesn't. 😕

It comes back more after you do it!!! Don't let anyone tell you it doesnt. I know because I experimented I only did one side of my face..and now that one side of my face has more hair.

Thank you for this excellent educational video. I get my first professional dermaplaning treatment tomorrow and want to care for my skin in the best possible way after, or do on my own at home later. ❤

I have been doing this for years and I have tried several dermaplaning devices. The ONLY thing I will continue to use is the single blade BIC razors, they work better and are cheap and I get a new blade each time. The best. As a former esthetician I will not spent $$$ on fancy devices when a BIC razor does a better job for me.

For me, after doing this, my peach fuzz grew back with longer hairs. It's awful, I regret doing it.

Just dermplaned for the first time. This is my "trail." I hope this process helps & is healthy for my skin; using razors isn't so helpful for me, though they're convenient; I get dermatitis out breaks.

I need to tell you... you look so much more beautiful without make up! very beautiful! im excited to try it out myself! thank you for the camparison with the bold man, that is such a good thing to say as I am a bit annoyed about that fear of so many... :)

Hi Dr Sam I do "shave my face" with the eyebrow razers mentioned and have done for a few years. I have very sensitive skin with both rosacea and eczema, so I'm cautious about what I use on my skin afterwards for a few days. I wouldn't dream of doing it during an active flare though. The day before I use a 1% BHA from paula's choice calm range. I then use a 5% mandelic acid toner by wishtrend pre shave and only soothing/calming skincare post shave. I wouldn't be able to use an AHA etc post shave and have to avoid anything harsh for even up to three days afterwards, including my retinoid. I do however use azelaic acid the following day to help with any redness/irritation and keep my skin clear. My skin is very reactive though and perhaps needs more gentle care than most people will. I do get quite a bit of manual exfoliation on my skin, as well as hair removal. Best wishes.

Been doing it for 20 years. I apply oil to my face and shave it with a new, regular razor. I will break out the eyebrow razor for the nooks and crannies. The eyebrow razor will be good for about 10 uses. Then I wash with CeraVe hydrating wash and moisturize. I do this once a month. To suggest using an AHA after shaving is evil, lol.

Love this! I had dermaplaning years ago, and do it at home and I agree with all the benefits you talk about. I've used all the tools you mentioned. I think they are all good options. I wish it were more main stream for women: not such a taboo topic. Thank you for this!

I’ve been doing this for years with an eyebrow razor. In the beginning I definitely cut myself a time or two, but after a few tries it’s a piece of cake and makeup sits so much better on your face.

Thank you, Dr. Ellis! This video was very informative. You have put my mind at ease as it pertains to face shaving at home.

I'm 64 and all my life I've had facial hair,but seems worse after menopause,seen many dermaplaning videos and just done it I've never shook soooo much,yes I did knick myself too. Next time I might have a steady hand. Now I'll wait patiently to see how long it will last.

The new release brow razor with Japanese blades, the T-shaped design is ergonomically designed， which will be popular this year.

Great video by the way. Yours was the first one I selected as I'm doing research but honestly I don't think I'll watch anymore yours was straight to the point and not trying to sell anything. Thanks for sharing.

The skin breathes, have always agreed with this method, and 💯 correct about more vellus hair growing back, it does not. Thankyou 🙏🏻

I use a regular men’s razor because I sometimes nick my face with the eyebrow blades, something about that 45 degree angle lol ,

I have a few questions. Chances are they've all been addressed in this video, but me being me, I just want to get the answers again. 1. This doesn't have to be done all over the face, right? 2. Being that it's by nature thinner hair, when it grows back, will it be almost sheer (odd question I know)? 3. If someone has darker hair, will there be a line of demarcation between the shaved hair, and skin that hasn't been shaved?

Thank you for this video!!!!! I followed along your steps and my skin is 😍😍😍 i can't believe it !!! I'm so happy for this !! 😃😃😃

Thanks alot Dr Sam, you explained in a beautiful way..

Diluted Apple cider vinegar is a much better alternative to alchol. Safer and acts as a toner, spot treatment and a good facial cleaner its also a game changer for oily skin (like me)

I started shaving my chin area about a year ago and I have stubble every day. Big mistake.🤣🤣 As I age, my face is getting hairier and hairier. Thank goodness I was born blonde so have fair hair but in the sun, wow, can you ever see this peach fuzz. I need to look into these products. I'm worried about being in a nursing home some day with no one shaving me and ending up with a beard. LOL

This channel has added so much joy to my life. Thank you so much Dr. Ellis

Dr. Ellis - my mom, who is now deceased, shaved for decades. At age 71, when she was in hospital for hip surgery, she did not bother bringing her razor, so when I walked into her room, I saw she had almost a full mustache. Why?

That was GREAT info!! Thank you❣️ Guess I'm gonna start shaving my face❣️❣️

I love seeing the peach fuzz come off of my face but every time I do this a few days later I break out all over my face… not sure what I’m doing wrong, I sanitize every time I’m done and wash my face regularly

Thanks a lot for this informative video! I would like to try shaving my face at home but I'm not sure about the timing because I self tan sometimes. I figured I shouldn't try face shaving right after tanning, but could it be beneficial for an even result to shave a couple days before? Or would that rather irritate the skin? I'd love to hear your opinion on this!

Other Derms say don’t use ANY acids afterwards! I was too scared to do it either! Just did my first at home try! I did one professional derma planning 6 weeks earlier. I bought the Versed tool you showed and only cut myself once!🤣 switched hands holding the tool and had it at the wrong angle. Needs to be 45*

What foundation or SPF are you wearing here? Looks great!

drug stores everywhere carry a product like yours but 20 dollars and runs on a battery with a blade. I waited years to do this since hair was not a problem until my 60's Its kind to the skin and it does remove cells a d takes moisturizer well after. I have a skin that has aged extremely well without professional help and now it does well since I am removing the fuzz and it hydrates so much better. Looks moist and well cared for. Nice not to feel ashamed at the crop coming since I just remove it, Used to embarrass me alot. Aging is not fun. I have always had oily skin but now its normal.

i have shaved my face for a good year or two now and I love it so much. Thank you for this video and clearing up some mis info lol

I use the Dermaflash tool and LOVE it.

This is the worst thing I ever did. I was promised it wouldn’t grow back for ages & it certainly wouldn’t grow back longer….Wrong!! My hair would be back within 2 days & started growing lots of random long hairs on my face. I’ve since had to get my face Lazered.

My question is when the hair grows back does it feel like stubble? That's the #1 reason I wouldn't do it. I don't want to feel like I'm growing a beard as the hair grows back!

I really like the Miss Gorgeous face shavers. I've been shaving at home for a few years now once or twice a week. I love how so smooth it makes my face feel. I usually use glycolic acid first, then rinse it off, shave, then rinse and apply moisturizer. I am afraid that the glycolic acid would sting if I applied after shaving.

I so appreciate this video. You answered so many questions!

How long before you start to see the hair growing back? Does it look worse because it's just the thick base of the hair? I purchased the Dermaflash, which says to use once a week, but I'm worried that it will look gross halfway through the week, haha.

Good evening, Dr. Ellis. I saw your dermaplaning video today. I found it quite interesting and fact filled. I have not done this before. I am 59 years old and have a condition called poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with a high testosterone level. I have always had excess facial hair. To be honest, I am terrified if dermaplaning would work for me. My usual routine consists of Nair for face (which now burns my skin, as my skin has thinned as I have aged) or electric tweezing (very painful). My grandmother used to shave her face and continually grew a full, thick beard and mustache if she did not maintain her routine. I "defuzz" my face every 3 to 4 days, or it takes over. Suffice it to say, I am very self-conscious and would like to know if this is a viable solution for me. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. I can not comprehend that this is done every 4 to 6 weeks. Thank you for your help with this. Have a great evening.

hello dr sam. as a 14 year old girl , i'd say my skin is very hairy and the dark hairs are very visible. they also grow on my nose and its making me insecure. do you recommend me shaving my face ? thank you

Great video, very helpful and explanatory. Would you please share your lipstick product, it’s very pretty! Thank you!

No,it grows back thicker

isnt removing dead skin actually harmful? its there for a reason, to protect other layers of skin. I've always thought of it as a bark for a tree

Thank you!!!! You taught me so much! Def passing them onto my friends

Nice video verry helpful! It will be my first time now, love from the netherlands❤

There's is no way it grows back thicker and darker I'm a dark brunette Portuguese girl I've been doing this for years the peach fuzz grows back as peach fuzz! This is an old wives tale!!

I wish I shaved my face for satisfaction purposes...lol. I have androgenic alopecia and my hair is thinning in the temporal area and I grow a beard...A FULL BEARD!! I have to shave twice daily. I also have pcos. So hirsutism comes with the problems. I wish insurance companies would cover hair removal for women with facial hair. I know they say it is cosmetic issue...but it's related to physical ailments and is can effect woman's self esteem. I've been shaving my face since I was 20...I don't have peach fuzz I have stubble...I do like the smooth skin for makeup application from shaving the face. Great video