I have a point, but cannot feel. I leave a trail, but never heal. I tell tales without a sound. What am I?

Jack be nimble, jack be quick, Pirates use these covers, strapped to their face!

Blows with your fists or gloves for your feet. I come in a pair, but the dryer must eat!

A term of endearment for a rugrat or baby. A term for emergence, for botanicals, maybe. Or appearing suddenly like developed space. Or if you prefer, a beard on your face. In essence referring to something new. What's the word I'm referring to?

In the scorching heat in the desert I'm seen in the distance. But alas you can never reach me.