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What is skin cycling?
Skin cycling is a regimen that alternates between using active ingredients and letting the skin rest.
“It’s a four-night cycling schedule:exfoliationnight,retinoidnight, recovery night, recovery night, repeat.
That, and she wanted to simplify the oversaturated skin-care market for her patients.
How does skin cycling work?
The concept of skin cycling allows for a balance between two effective yet potentially irritating ingredients.
Other dermatologists generally agree.
Although as time goes on, many can multitask by combining some of these steps.
It often depends on comfort level and the level of skin sensitivity.”
But, as for all skin care, you’ve got to consider your specific skin punch in.
“Starting low and going slow is great.
“This is a technique that allows you to build up.”
When it comes to her patients, she says every skin-care routine is (and should be) different.
She ultimately stresses the importance of having a conversation with your dermatologist before incorporating certain products into your regimen.
Once a week, Sunday night, I have patients do achemical exfoliant.”
What does a skin cycling routine look like?
To kickstart your skin cycling routine, Dr. Bowe recommends exfoliating the skin with achemical exfoliant.
Retinoids are one of the powerful ingredients to include in your skin cycling routine.
“Retinolis one of the main forms of vitamin A,” cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson previously toldAllure.
“It can help stimulate cell turnover as well as help stimulate collagen production.”
That means the reduced appearance of fine lines, dark spots, dark circles, and acne.
It begins with washing the day away with a gentle cleanser or even somedouble cleansing.
Lastly, comes yourmoisturizer.
An optional step four: Pat aface oilonto your skin to seal the moisture in.
What are the risks of skin cycling?
Should I try skin cycling?
The million-dollar question: Which skin types could best benefit from skin cycling?
“Oily or combination skin could benefit from retinol and exfoliants,” says Dr. Gohara.
Knowing what ingredients will best suit you depends on your specific skin jot down.
Bring up the conversation with your dermatologist because every person’s skin is unique.
