A skin cycling routine involves exfoliates, retinol-based products, and skin moisturizers. With this cycle, the overall skin health is improved while reducing irritation from harsh exfoliates or ingredients.
This dermatological routine has been popularized on TikTok. Read on to learn more.
Possible Benefits
Skin cycling maintains the health of your skin and limits the overuse of certain ingredients that can irritate or strip the skin.
It’s a great choice for those who aren’t sure about what products to use and what to avoid. This gives the cycling some structure.
It’s also a good way to avoid overusing skincare products or over-exfoliating. Active ingredients in some products can cause inflammation, irritation, or compromise the skin barrier.
If you’re still new to the idea of using retinoids and chemical exfoliates, the skin cycling routine is a good way to get started without irritating or drying the skin out.
The Cons Associated With Skin Cycling
If you’ve already been using these products and can tolerate the Retinoid, BHAs, and AHAs, skin cycling may end up delaying results because of the limited use. Best results, in such a case, are achieved when the products are used once a day or every day.
Those who are still new may experience skin irritation and dryness. Note that the active ingredients end up making the skin more photosensitive. Don’t abandon your SPF.
Know Your Skin First
Skin cycling allows the skin to breathe while reducing possible irritation. Beginners should consider patch-testing new products to avoid allergic reactions. If the results are positive, proceed to larger areas. If in any doubt, consult with your dermatologist.
