Want the best results from every LUXE+ Sonic Dermaplaning session? Don’t skip PREFLASH! This specially formulated deep cleanser is your essential prep step for professional-quality exfoliation and peach fuzz removal. Curious about why this step is so crucial for a perfect Flash? Let’s take a closer look...
How do I prepare skin for dermaplaning?
To achieve the smoothest results from Sonic Dermaplaning, your skin needs to be free of excess oil. The reason? Oil on skin’s surface can prevent effective exfoliation and peach fuzz removal by acting as a barrier. “When you have excess oil on your skin, it actually tamps down the dead skin and fluff—making it more difficult to remove,” explains Dara Levey, DERMAFLASH founder. But when skin is free of oil, peach fuzz essentially “stands up” straighter, making it easier to remove.
In the past, some people used harsh chemicals like acetone (literally the stuff that’s in nail polish remover) to prepare skin for dermaplaning. Needless to say, using acetone on delicate facial skin can strip away your natural moisture barrier—not to mention cause severe irritation and even allergic reactions. Thankfully, the days of relying on such harsh chemicals are long over. PREFLASH was specially formulated to remove surface oil without stripping skin, and it also includes botanical ingredients that help soothe your skin before your LUXE+ Sonic Dermaplaning treatment.
What makes PREFLASH good for your skin?
While PREFLASH is a deep cleanser (making it to drying for daily use), it’s ideal for using once a week before your Flash. The formula has ingredients that boost exfoliation, as well as deliver calming and protective benefits to your skin.- Salicylic Acid helps to gently exfoliate and clear oil from pores
- Papaya Enzymes boost exfoliation while also delivering brightening benefits
- Willow Bark helps to visibly soothe skin
- Niacinamide helps protect skin’s moisture barrier
- Witch Hazel gently removes excess oil from skin’s surface
How do I use PREFLASH?
Using PREFLASH Essential Skin Prep is simple. First, remove your makeup and/or sunscreen. You can use whatever method you prefer: micellar water, cleansing oil, cleansing balm or any other type of makeup remover. Whatever works for you! Then, just wet your face, apply PREFLASH and massage into a lather. Rinse off, then pat your face dry. “Make sure your skin is thoroughly dry before you Flash,” advises Dara. “The drier the canvas, the better your results.”
Now you’re ready to Flash! Grab your LUXE+ Sonic Dermaplaning Device and load a fresh Microfine Edge. Use one hand to gently hold skin taut. Hold your device in your other hand (at a 45º angle to your skin) and Flash using short, feathery strokes. Watch as the fuzz and flakes come off—and smooth, glowing, fuzz-free skin is revealed. (Want a more detailed how-to? Just click here!)