As someone with sensitive skin, I know how frustrating it can be to find the perfect routine. It’s important to find a regimen that works for you and your skin type, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, there is an easy answer when it comes to taking care of sensitive skin: Skin Cycling! Skin Cycling is an effective way to take care of even the most sensitive skin types by following a four-night cycle that includes exfoliation, retinoid night, recovery night, and moisturizer night. Let’s break down what this looks like in practice.
On Exfoliation Night:
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine, but especially so if you have sensitive skin. To keep things gentle and avoid irritation, focus on using exfoliating serums instead of scrubs or other physical exfoliants. Serums are designed specifically for use on more delicate skin types as they contain ingredients that gently slough off dead skin cells while also delivering hydration. When selecting an exfoliating serum look for one with lactic acid or glycolic acid as these acids help remove impurities without over-drying the skin.
On Retinol Night:
Retinoids are powerful anti-aging ingredients that work by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin which helps keep your complexion looking youthful and firm. If you have sensitive skin, this step can feel intimidating because retinoids can cause irritation if used incorrectly or too frequently. To stay on the safe side start by using a low concentration formula every other week and gradually increase frequency according to your comfort level. When applying retinoids always wear sunscreen during the day as they make your skin extra sensitive to UV rays even after washing them off at night.
On Recovery Night & Moisturizer Night:
Recovery night provides much needed TLC for your complexion and helps replenish hydration levels which is especially important if you have sensitive skin prone to dehydration or redness caused by inflammation. During recovery nights opt for hydrating formulas such as hyaluronic acid serums that help restore moisture balance in addition to calming ingredients like aloe vera or green tea extract which help soothe redness associated with sensitivity). Finally, lock in all that hydration with a moisturizer formulated for your particular needs (oil-based moisturizers are great for dryness whereas gel-based moisturizers are better suited for oily complexions).
Skin cycling is a great way to maintain healthy balanced skin regardless of its sensitivity level as long as you follow it correctly! Remember to always be mindful about how products make you feel; slight tingling sensations are okay but burning sensations indicate that you should stop using them immediately! Finally, don’t forget SPF during the day even after washing off any skincare products at night—sensitive skin tends to be extra vulnerable when it comes to sun damage so protecting yourself from UVA/UVB rays should be top priority regardless of whether or not you’re following a specific routine!
