Skin Cycling: Everything you need to know about the skincare routine that’s breaking the internet

If not an extensive 7 to 10-stepskincare routine, we all have a skincare routine with a minimum of 3-4 steps. However, our skin may act out still or probably not have the desired effect that we want. This could be because our skin needs a breather every once in a while to recover and that is what Skin cycling acknowledges.

Take it easy

According to Dr Whitney Bowe – the dermatologist that coined the term ‘Skin cycling’ – believes that our skin needs time to recover and fully absorb the skin care products. Her skincare routine Skin cycling went viral on TikTok after people experienced immense success from it.

Skin cycling involves having a different evening skincare cycle for four nights a week. It goes like this – Day 1 exfoliate, Day 2 retinoid, Day 3 and 4 – hydration/rest. The viral routine has been effective in treating blemishes, redness, and uneven skin tone reported PopSugar.

Four-day routine

The skin care trend acknowledges that skin needs time to recover in between the powerful ingredients we use in our skincare every day. The recovery evenings allow our skin to remain healthy. Here’s how you can do it:

Day 1 – Exfoliation

The aim for the first night is to remove any dead skin and prepare for the days ahead. Exfoliating on day 1 allows the skin to absorb the ingredients to come. Pick an exfoliator based on your skin type and what works best for you.

Day 2 – Retinol/Retinoid

The next night is for retinol. Since it’s a powerful product, it’s essential to familiarise your skin with it first. Dr Bowe adds:

Retinoids are one of the most powerful ingredients to include in your skin-cycling routine.

However, if you try to use them too frequently, or layer them with other potentially irritating ingredients, you end up with inflammation rather than results.

Days 3 and 4 – Recover

PopSugar confirms that the remaining two days sticking to the basics – cleansing and moisturising – will help to let the skin rest. Bowe says:

Hold off on the exfoliating acids and retinoids and give your skin a chance to recover.

On recovery nights, you want to focus on nourishing your skin microbiome and repairing your skin barrier, so think hydration and moisture.

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Pop Sugar: "Skin Cycling" Is the Latest Skin-Care Trend Worth Trying

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