Should you be skin cycling?
Skin cycling is everywhere – even Oprah is talking about it, but what’s it all about?
Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe came up with the term saying, “People love their powerhouse products–like exfoliants and retinoids–and often believe more must be better. However, their skin often tells a different story when they come into the office with irritation and inflammation.” She gave it the name ‘skin cycling,’ and it’s gone viral since she shared her ideas on TikTok and Instagram.
Cycling your way to great skin
Put simply, skin cycling maximizes the benefits of skincare products while giving your skin enough time to recover between uses.
We’ve always been careful to warn our clients against the overuse of powerful but highly effective products such as exfoliants and retinoids. They offer amazing results, but we advise coming in for a free consultation to determine which ones will suit your skin type and how best to use them.
So how does skin cycling work?
Skin cycling is a simple night-time skincare routine that’s easy to follow. The basic idea is to use your favourite skincare products without overdoing them. Overuse can cause unwelcome and unhealthy skin reactions such as dryness, sensitivity, breakouts, irritation and inflammation.
Skin cycling gives the skin barrier (the crucial outermost layer of our skin) time to rest and recover between treatments.
Call us now at 905-681-0277 for a post-Christmas complimentary consultation to find out more about the benefits of skin cycling – especially if you’ve already experienced problems after using a skincare product.
Get in the skin cycling habit.
Here is an example as we take a look at a typical skin cycling routine over four nights:
- Night one: Exfoliate. (Examples: Eltraderm Enzyme Exfoliant or Yonka GlycoNight 10% Mask)
- Night two: Use a retinoid product. (Example: GM Collin Retinol Advanced + Night Cream)
- Nights three and four: Recovery using hydrating and moisturizing products. (Examples: Eltraderm Peptide Cream + HA Serum, GM Collin 4D Visible Lift Serum & Cream, or Yonka Excellence Code Serum + Cream)
‘Recovery nights’ also have the added benefit of allowing you to judge if any of the products you use on nights one and two are reacting badly on your skin.
Meanwhile, your morning routine can stay the same. Ask us for advice on which products will be best for your morning skincare, including cleansers, vitamin C serums, skin barrier protection and sunscreen.
One size won’t fit all.
The four-night rotation won’t suit everyone, of course. But the beauty of skin cycling is that it can be adapted to suit your individual skin type, minimizing the risk of skin damage and resulting in a truly healthy glow.
Book your free consultation today
Plan ahead to give your skin a post-Christmas boost and kickstart your New Year beauty resolutions. Book your complimentary consultation now to discover the best products and treatments for your skin type and lifestyle and how to incorporate skin cycling into your skincare regime.
