What is Skin Cycling?
Intro:
Skin cycling takes your nighttime skin-care routine “to the next level” to deliver great results by being strategic and deliberate about what products you use and when.
A handful of dermatologists on social media are trying to make it easier, including Whitney Bowe, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty, with a little practice she likes to call “skin cycling.”
“It’s a simple but incredibly effective twist on skin care that has been hugely successful for my patients and now thousands of my followers on social media,” she says. Skin cycling doesn’t take many days. This takes only 8days with two full cycles.
Ok! What is the first step for skin cycling?
Exfoliation: At first night you can exfoliate with your favorite products. Exfoliation is the act of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin, often with the help of a grainy substance, exfoliating tool, or chemicals. While these cells would eventually fall off on their own, a scrub or exfoliant can help clear them away sooner to make your skin look lighter, brighter, and more youthful. Once you have cleansed your old skin cells, you can use a moisturizer again.
Retinol: second night
Retinoids reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin color. Additional benefits include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin. Retinoids are one of the most powerful ingredients to include in your skin-cycling routine,” Dr. Bowe says. “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.”
Recovery: night 3 and 4
After doing two steps, you need to do a recovery. Dr.Bowe said that On recovery nights, you want to focus on nourishing your skin micro-nutrients and repairing your skin barrier. It is best to use ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramontes and glycerin on your recovery nights.
Every skin type can try skin cycling. “You can make small tweaks based on your skin type and your goals,” Dr. Bowe says. For example, if you have sensitive or dry skin, you can use a lower-grade retinol or acid or add a third recovery night to the rotation. Those with acne-prone skin, on the other hand, can benefit from testing their skin-care routine on a three-day cycle: exfoliation, retinoid, recovery, repeat. It’s all about finding what’s right for you.
There are many ways to take care of your skin. You can use any of these methods.
Anyway this skin cycling method is not so bad. You should try this! I’ll tell you later after try it.