If you’ve ever found that your foundation looks "cakey" by lunchtime or your expensive serums seem to sit on top of your skin rather than soaking in, you likely have a common culprit: Vellus hair.
Commonly known as "peach fuzz," these tiny, fine hairs cover almost everyone’s face. While completely natural, they act as a barrier, trapping dead skin cells, oil, and makeup.
As a practitioner in the industry, I see the transformation dermaplaning provides daily. It isn’t just about hair removal; it’s about creating the ultimate canvas.
What Exactly is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a controlled, clinical exfoliation treatment. Using a sterile, surgical-grade blade, I gently glide across the skin’s surface to remove the top layer of dead skin cells and that fine vellus hair.
It is painless, non-invasive, and the results are immediate.
3 Reasons why it’s a "Flawless Makeup" Secret
A Surface Like Glass: Without the peach fuzz, your foundation isn’t clinging to tiny hairs. Instead, it sits directly on smooth, exfoliated skin. This is the secret behind that "airbrushed" look you see on the red carpet—makeup glides on like silk.
Product Absorption is Supercharged: When that barrier of dead skin and hair is removed, your Leanne Phillips Lab-Fresh serums can actually reach the deeper layers of your skin. You’ll find you need less product because your skin is finally "drinking" it in.
No "Cakey" Finish: Peach fuzz loves to trap powder and liquid foundation, which is what causes that textured, heavy look under certain lights. Once the fuzz is gone, your skin looks radiant and "real," even with full-coverage makeup.
"Will it grow back thicker?" (The Golden Question)
I hear this in the clinic every single week! The answer is a definitive no. Vellus hair is physiologically different from the terminal hair on your head or legs. Dermaplaning does not change the structure of the hair follicle. It will grow back at the same rate and texture as before—you'll just notice it more because you'll miss the smoothness!
The Post-Treatment Ritual
Dermaplaning leaves your skin fresh, but it also means your skin is more "open." To protect your results, I always recommend:
Hydration: Use a Leanne Phillips Targeted Serum immediately after to flood the new skin with nutrients.
Protection: This is non-negotiable. Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to UV. Swipe on your Leanne Phillips SPF 50 Stick before you leave the house to protect that new glow.
The Practitioner’s Note:
Dermaplaning is the ultimate "reset" button for your face. Whether you have a big event coming up or you just want your daily routine to work harder for you, clearing the canvas is the first step to skin confidence.