Once the blade has been attached to the unit, exfoliate the entire face by gently gliding the edge across the skin. To prevent inadvertent injury, it’s important to work DermaFlash in a way that follows the contours of the face. Special care must be taken to avoid eyebrows or the hair line, as this may cause some hair to be inadvertently shaved off. Before getting my own face "flashed" at the product's press preview, I followed suit. As expected, my skin had that tight, slightly dry feeling I typically dislike from using less-than-stellar cleansers, but I knew this was serving a specific purpose. When a team member finally started shaving my face, I felt a gentle buzz as the razor touched my skin. As they worked their way from my cheekbones to my jaw shaving my shik in slow, short strokes, I started to see tufts of peach fuzz and dead skin fall off the device and float away with the breeze — gross, yet entirely satisfying. When they were finished, the results were instant and obvious: my skin was glowy with no product on it whatsoever, and the contours of my face looked much more defined.

After we finished DERMAFLASHING, we applied the Soothe Hydrating Moisturizer to our face. This definitely left our skin feeling soft and smooth. In addition to using this product, we recommend following up your treatment with a mix of oils and moisturizers. Kaitlin suggests using a “ moisturizer at night after using DERMAFLASH—especially if you have dry skin. The Soothe moisturizer definitely made my skin look great for a few hours, but later in the day, I needed some extra hydration. ” Our Verdict DERMAFLASH’s founder, Dara Levy, was first infatuated by professional dermaplaning when she discovered first-hand how instant and transformative the results could be. Not only did it improve her complexion’s tone and texture, but it also created the perfect base for applying her skin care products. Paying homage to the treatment, Dara went on to open her own Med Spa, where dermaplaning was at the heart of everything it offered. After five years and around 6,000 facials later, the creative decided to invent her very own sonic device, that delivered the same smoothing and radiant results – but this time, in the comfort of your own home. And the rest is as they say, history… This isn’t the most convenient solution, especially for impatient users like Dara Levy. It wasn’t until she was introduced to the dermaplaning procedure that she uncovered real improvement.There’s a reason why it’s called a skincare journey and not a ‘skincare errand.’ In the mess of ineffective exfoliators, cleansers, creams, and facial peels—we’re often kept waiting for results. In case you missed our Q&A with founder Dara Levy, DERMAFLASH is touted as the ONLY at-home exfoliation treatment designed to gently remove the outermost layer of the skin, including peach fuzz. Powered by a subtle sonic vibration, this device works like dermaplaning, which is a medical-grade exfoliating treatment available only at a doctor’s office or medical spa. Once our device was fully charged, we washed our face with Prep. While you can use any facial cleanser with this device, it is recommended that you use Prep to thoroughly remove excess oil and dirt that might interfere with the exfoliation process. To perform dermaplaning, a skin expert can use a variety of specialty tools. However, many simply use a very sharp razor. The skin is exfoliated through gentle strokes that basically shave off dead skin and the associated “peach fuzz.” If done correctly and at the right angle, this treatment is very safe and does not pose significant danger of cutting or damaging the skin.

Although you can totally do this by yourself, it doesn’t hurt to have a second pair of eyes (and in our case, hands) to help you get those hard-to-reach areas. As best explained by Kaitlin, “ If you have a friend willing to help you out, I would definitely recommend that. I wasn’t able to see some spots that I had missed as clearly as another set of eyes could. Just make sure you’re both comfortable with him/her holding a blade to your face.” In our experience, this device is especially beneficial if you have a good amount of unwanted facial hair. The more peach fuzz you have, the greater difference this device can make. DERMAFLASH Before and Afters DermaFlash-ing offers multiple benefits, including a smoother complexion, reduced wrinkles, elimination of acne scars, and so forth. The results aren’t exactly instantaneous, but users will see noticeable improvement within a month. Can I Only Use DermaFlash Products On My Face? My face feels so smooth after using DermaFlash Luxe ,” another reviewer detailed online. “The amount of peach fuzz and dead skin that came off was crazy. My makeup went on so smoothly after!” The idea behind DermaFlash is very similar to dermaplaning. The latter is an exfoliation method used exclusively by skin care professionals to exfoliate the skin through physical removal of dead cells from the skin’s surface.The kit includes the device, 6 exfoliating blades (Edge), a facial cleanser (Prep Cleanser), a moisturizer (Soothe Hydrating Moisturizer), a charging base and a line cord. Per the instructions, before we did anything, we made sure to charge our DERMAFLASH for at least 5 hours. We literally had to set a reminder on our phones to make sure we allotted enough time. Do not, we repeat, insert the Edge (blade) before the device is fully charged. It won’t turn on, plus, you’ll render that new blade useless. This eventually led to the creation of the DermaFlash tool that people can use at home. The company was born in 2015, and its headquarters are based in Chicago, Illinois. Now that we’ve answered up your biggest question, it’s time to dive into the benefits. What is dermaplaning? DermaFlash put a twist on this process to make it possible for consumers to perform dermaplaning at home. Further, the manufacturer aims to create a more unique product, by adding ultrasonic technology to the device. How to Use DermaFlash There are lots of tools you can use right at home, including razors, electric trimmers, and everything in between. To help you narrow down your options, we tested 15 gadgets in our lab in NYC to see which ones are best, evaluating each one based on its ease of use, overall results, and how the skin looked post-treatment.