What is skin cycling?

Skin cycling may sound complicated, but it’s actually based on a less-is-more approach that helps you achieve healthy-looking skin and protect your skin’s barrier. To start, you’ll follow a four-day evening routine with one key type of product designated for each night.

The rotation begins with exfoliation on the first night, followed by retinol on the second night. The third and fourth nights are dedicated to recovery skin barrier-protecting serums and moisturizers. Then, the cycle repeats.

Every Day & Night: Some products are too essential to skip out on and should be used every day of your routine. This includes serums and moisturizers.

Night One: Exfoliation

Kick off your cycle with an exfoliating formula to help minimize the look of your pores, buff away dull or rough skin, and prep your face to receive the benefits from the rest of your products throughout the cycle. First, cleanse your face and make sure it’s 100% dry. Then, apply your chosen exfoliating product. For this step, some of my favorite exfoliating creams are Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator or Glam Glow Brightmud Dual-Action Exfoliating Treatment.

Night Two: Retinol

The star of night two, retinol is a common yet powerful form of Vitamin A that can accelerate skin renewal and, over time, help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Just like night one, cleanse and dry your face completely before using your retinol. Then, apply a retinol formula. I personally love Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer, Shani Darden Retinol Reform, and Boscia Pro-Retinol Repair + Renew Waterless Advanced Treatment.

Nights Three & Four: Recovery

On nights three and four, focus solely on recovery with your serum and moisturizer. After cleansing, apply the serum of your choice (my personal fave is Beautaniq Beauty Raindrench Serum) and gently smooth all over your face. Follow with your moisturizer of choice (my all-time fave is Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer and my current fave is Keys Soulcare Transformation Cream).

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