Have you heard of skin cycling?
It’s a revolutionary new way to maximize the effects of your skincare routine. By alternating between exfoliating, retinol, and recovery nights, you can give your skin an added boost that will keep it looking refreshed and youthful. Let’s take a look at what each night entails and how you can incorporate this into your skincare regimen.
Night 1: Exfoliation Night
On exfoliation night, use a chemical exfoliating serum to get the most out of your skincare routine. This type of serum is specifically formulated to give your skin an instant glow while pushing it outside its comfort zone without damaging the delicate skin barrier. Exfoliation helps remove build-up from dirt, debris, sweat, and sebum so that other products in your routine can penetrate deeper into the layers of your skin for maximum effectiveness.
Night 2: Retinol Night
Retinols are another powerful ingredient that should be included in any good skincare routine. They have been clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and help with acne breakouts as well as evening out skin tone and texture overall. However, not everyone can tolerate them on a nightly basis—some people may need to space out their retinoid application further apart than others. Pay attention to how your skin reacts when using retinol and adjust accordingly.
Nights 3 & 4: Recovery Nights
Recovery nights are exactly what they sound like—it’s time for your skin to rest! Hold off on any acids or retinoids during these two nights and allow yourself some time to relax, recharge, and let your skin recover naturally before tackling more treatments or product applications. For example, you might opt for a soothing face mask or light moisturizer instead of something more active on these nights.
Then repeat this cycle so it’s Exfoliation Night > Retinol Night > Recover > Recover > etc…
Skin Cycling is an innovative approach to maximizing the effects of your skincare routine by alternating between different treatments throughout the week. On night 1, use a chemical exfoliant; on night 2 apply a retinoid; then take two recovery nights after that before starting back up with exfoliation again. This method ensures that you are getting the most out of each product while still giving yourself enough time for recovery in between treatments so that you don’t overwork or damage the delicate layers of your skin barrier.
Give it a try today!
