Are you curious about “ skin cycling’’? Most of you may not be familiar with this skincare technique. So, now you have lots of questions about this skin cycling. So, no more worries let’s begin our blog on skin cyclin.
What is skin cycling?
This is a skincare technique we called it as skin cycling or else skin fasting. This technique was created by Dr. Whitney Bowe a New York-based dermatologist who shared this idea in his Tik Tok video.
There are four treating nights in skin cycling. First night - exfoliation night, second night - retinoid night, third and fourth nights - recovery nights
Skin cycling means that you need to take a break from the use of regular skin care products for some time such as a few days or a few weeks.
Because you use harsh and abrasive skincare products regular basis. Then incorporate them into a specific schedule of your skincare routine to prevent skin damage.
That allows the skin to restore and regenerate by itself. It signifies the reduction of the number of products used in the skin and simultaneously enhances the natural healing and regeneration process of the skin.
As well as overall skin health and appearance are also stimulated by this technique. After the skin cycling period, you can recontinue your skincare products gradually.
What is the importance of skin cycling?
The concept of skin cycling is important in avoiding over-exfoliation and irritations. Because they can cause compromised skin barriers and other skin problems.
The skin can restore and rebuild its natural protective barrier at this break. So, during that time your skin health and appearance also improve.
Moreover, it can support avoiding product buildup in the skin that can cause blocked pores and breakouts. This skin-fasting technique gives your skin a chance to breathe and detoxify.
Giving this break to the skin from some skincare products involves, improving the skin's ability to absorb the beneficial components in your skincare routine.
As well as this can help you to gain glow and healthier skin than ever.
Sometimes you excessively use harsh skincare products on the skin which can lead to inflammation.
Here you feel redness, irritations, and other skin issues. So, giving a break to those products can reduce inflammation and give soothed skin.
If you need to more you can refer to our separate article about the benefits of skin cycling.
How does skin cycling work on your skin?
Your skin's outermost layer is composed of dead skin cells and works as a barrier to safeguard your skin from UV radiation and pollution.
But if you use lots of skincare products some of the dead skin cells are removed and the skin's natural balance will be disrupted.
Hence, this skin cycling process able your skin to detoxify itself and regenerate its natural balance. Moreover, your overall skin health and appearance will be enhanced.
As well as your skin irritations and sensitivity problems due to skincare products may be reduced.
The terms of skin restoration this concept involving the improvement of skincare product effectiveness through those products permits to penetration of a deeper layer of skin.
And allows removing dead cells and other impurities on the surface of the skin. Moreover, the break of using different products can enable renovation and be receptive to the active ingredients in those products.
If you need more on how skin cycling works in your skin please refer to our separate article.
How skin cycling differs from traditional skincare routines?
Here I have mentioned some differences between both methods to get a clear idea of how both of them are varied with each other.
| Skin cycling | Traditional skincare routines |
| Remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the skin. | Use regular skincare products |
| Stimulate new skin cell growth | Maintain health and appearance |
| Support for decreasing the visibility of fine lines, wrinkles, and other aging signs | Support for decreasing acne breakout, and other specific skin issues according to the product used. |
| Helps to enhance the effectiveness of skincare products due to the deep penetration of those products in the skin. | Depends on the reliable use of skin care products to retain results. |
| Targeted skincare routine for specific skin concerns | Personalized to individual skin types and issues |
| Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser resurfacing methods may be used to achieve the required results. | Generally involves a combination of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and serums daily. |
| May be not appropriate for each person. Because required the special consultation of a skincare professional. | This can be adjusted according to any person's skin type and specific skin concerns. |
How to do a skin cycling routine – 3 steps
Step 01: Look at your skin
Here you need to evaluate your skin to identify any special issues in your skin to address. Such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, or hyperpigmentation.
It is important to understand your skin’s requirements and concerns and personalized your skin cycling routine according to that.
Step 02: Customized skin cycling routine
In the next step, you have to create a customized skin cycling routine to resolve your skin issues in the first step.
Here you can add an exfoliation method that is suitable to your skin and skin problem. Such as your are owning sensitive skin then try out gentle enzyme exfoliant.
Such as papaya, blueberry, and pumpkin enzyme mask from natural ingredients. Or else you own oily or acne-prone skin it may be more effective salicylic-acid-based products. The AHAs and BHAs also use for your skin as exfoliations.
Moreover, you can include a facial massage into your daily routine to enhance circulation and lymphatic flow.
As well as you can use the hydrating serum for skin dryness and vitamin C serum for skin dullness according to your specific skin problem.
Step 03: Select products and ingredients
Here you have personalized your skin cycling routine according to your specific skin concerns. So, now you can choose suitable products to overcome specific issues.
Such as cleansers, toners and moisturizers and serums. Those ingredients may be natural or synthetic it depends on your skin as well as your preference.
If you desired to get a more stepwise guide on skin cycling routines. So, refer to our separate articles on “Tips to select skin cycling products” and “skin cycling with the ordinary products.”
Wrapping Things Up
Skin cycling is a recently popular skin care technique worldwide. So, this blog post, shares more stuff on the skin cycling routine, its benefits, its works on your skin, the differences between traditional skin care and skin cycling routines, and the stepwise process. Let’s try out it no more waiting.
