There are two pieces to replace when you refill your Dermaplaner tool: the blade and the blade guard. Your tool comes with your first blade guard already installed—you simply need to unwrap a fresh blade and install that.
Be careful not to discard the items located under the tool and matching stand in the packaging—12 replacement blades, 12 replacement blade guards, and 1 precision clip are included and they are all important. Refills of blades and blade guards are available to purchase when you’re ready to restock, and replacement precision clips are available directly from Leaf if you lose yours.
LOAD YOUR FIRST BLADE:
1) Thumb the head open, unwrap a blade, and insert it between the flaps of the blade guard. This is very important. Do not simply lay the blade on top of the blade guard and close the head.. insert the blade between the flaps of the blade guard. If you need a visual reference, please watch the video in the product description.
2) Push the blade forward once it’s between the flaps of the blade guard and press it down from the back. This will be a tight, friction fit. This forces the edge of the blade hard up against the inside of the scallops of the blade guard.
3) The blade’s edge will be completely encompassed by the blade guard’s scallops, it will not be fully exposed on either side.
REFILLING YOUR TOOL:
1) When you’re ready to refill your tool, reach behind the blade and push it forward while pulling up. The blade will then pop out though it may take some effort to release from the friction fit.
2) Turn the dermaplaner tool over and use a coin or other thin object to push out the blade guard. Place the used blade and blade guard in your recycling tin.
3) Install a new blade guard by inserting the short leg of the guard though the slot from inside the dermaplaner head. Friction will hold it in place.
4) Finally, unwrap and load a fresh blade, close the head, and enjoy.
HOW TO DERMAPLANE AT HOME
1) Remove makeup and skincare products prior to dermaplaning.
2) Thoroughly clean your face’s skin with a non-exfoliating cleanser.
3) Apply a small amount of Shave Oil to your skin to help the blade glide and reduce irritation.
4) Bring the tool to your skin, holding your skin taut behind the tool. Place the blade at a 45° angle against your skin.
Begin dermaplaning use light pressure and move in short, feathery strokes. Start high on your cheekbone and move inward / down along your cheek and jawline. Continue along your forehead moving downward. Use above your lip and along your chin as desired. Avoid use on your nose. Rinse or wipe the blade throughout use and most importantly take your time.
5) When you’re finished, rinse your skin and apply Calming Serum for a layer of protection and soothing. Avoid direct sunlight immediately after dermaplaning and consider use of a SPF. Avoid chemical exfoliation products immediately after dermaplaning.
6) Rinse your tool thoroughly. Remove the blade and rinse the blade, disinfecting it with a wipe of rubbing alcohol. Rinse and disinfect the blade-guard while keeping it in the tool. Re-load the blade for next use, unless you are refilling it with a fresh blade and guard. Don’t use your blade and guard more than three times—prioritizing fresh and clean tools when working with your face’s skin.
HOW DO I RECYCLE MY BLADES?
The blades can be contained in a blade tin and recycled where scrap metal is accepted. Leaf makes it easy to recycle used safety razor blades. Their blade takeback program lets you send blades directly to them for recycling through scrap metal streams. To do this, simply secure your blades in the blade tin, pack it up, and send it to: Leaf Shave ℅ RECYCLE, 48 Taugwonk Spur Road Unit 2, Stonington, CT 06378.
