There’s a new beauty trend doing the rounds on TikTok, and it involves taking a strange step to remove every hair on your face.
Makeup fans are buying a new product called hair identifying spray, which creates a dramatic coat of what looks like white spray paint all over the face, to show off each hair.
The spray, which is sold in several brands online, is supposed to make dermaplaning, or shaving your face with a small handheld instrument, much easier.
While it’s unclear exactly what the spray is made of (one popular brand promises theirs is “infused with botanical extracts” and antioxidants), the goal is to highlight all the hairs.
In a video, which has already reached more than 25 million views, the beauty influencer Raquel Madison Carlisle She tried the product for the first time and said it made her notice hair on her neck that she didn’t know existed before.
Beauty fans are turning to a new product called hair identifying spray, which is supposed to make dermaplaning easier, but is it good for your skin?
A TikTok user, who goes by the name Janet J, also gave the spray a spin, saying she didn’t know she had that much hair in the first place.
This product from beauty brand SknBody creates a dramatic layer of what looks like white spray paint to show off every hair on your face.
Another US-based TikTok user, who goes by Janet J.He also gave the spray a spin and said he didn’t know he had that much hair in the first place.
But is hair spotting spray really good for your skin or does it have the potential to cause breakouts or even infection?
FEMAIL spoke to dermatologists to find out if this is something that could be harmful to your skin.
Ohio-based dermatologist Dr. Mona Mislankar told DailyMail.com that many hair identification sprays on the market now contain strong fragrances and were created with alcohol, which can cause different reactions for different skin types.
“If one does not have particularly sensitive or acne-prone skin, this could be a good option and a good option for identifying hair,” Dr. Mislankar explained.
However, it’s important to note that one of the most popular sprays on TikTok, SKNBODY, is non-comedogenic and contains no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or formaldehyde.
According to a New York City dermatologist Dr. Jody A. Levine At New York City Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, any product applied to the skin can have risks.
Dr. Levine explained that these types of sprays could contain pore-clogging ingredients and recommended looking for sprays that are non-comedogenic and do not contain sulfates or parabens.
The spray itself will also not cause infections, but it is important to ensure that the skin is clean before and after removing the hairs, as this will minimize bacteria on the skin and possible risks of infection from dermaplaning.
Dermatologists Dr. Jody A. Levine (left) and Dr. Mona Mislankar (right) weighed in on the viral trend on DailyMail.com
FEMAIL spoke to dermatologists to find out whether this beauty trend could be harmful or not
But the actual product isn’t all bad news.
Dr Levine told DailyMail.com that the hair identifying spray made it easier to see fine hairs on the face and could help provide a smoother shave by preventing friction and protecting the skin from any cuts. .
However, the spray doesn’t stay on the face for long, he noted, meaning some of the benefits the product promises may not have a long-term effect.
‘While some sprays are formulated with antioxidant ingredients that aim to protect the skin from free radical damage, the spray does not stay on the skin for long and the antioxidant benefits are not as significant,’ Dr. Levine said.
Overall though, Dr Mislankar told DailyMail.com that many of her patients loved dermaplaning.
“It allows you to have a smooth canvas when applying skincare and makeup and can absolutely enhance your entire appearance,” Dr. Mislankar explained.
But he warned that dermaplaning can cause acne in those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
“Sometimes this is due to the physical act of the procedure itself or sometimes due to the products used beforehand,” the dermatologist said.
DailyMail.com has contacted SknBody for comment.
