Why is skin slugging trending in 2022?
- Mar 12, 2022
- 2 min read
-WHAT IS SLUGGING?
First of all, what is skin slugging? This new beauty skin care trend actually has nothing to do with slugs. Skin slugging is using an occlusive product on top of your skin care before you go to bed. This step locks in all the moisture that our skin typically looses while we sleep. Slugging has many benefits, especially to those with dry or sensitive skin. Applying an occlusive product like aquaphor to the skin, it prevents water loss and leads to moisturized and healthy skin. This trend originated in Korea being a popular K-beauty trend. It has been around for many years, but creators on TikTok have been doing this recently and it has exploded all around social media!
In a CNN article about slugging, board certified dermatologists rave over this idea and layout a step by step guide on how to add slugging to your skin care routine.. They even recommend products that can help with your skin type!
-WHAT PRODUCTS CAN I USE FOR SLUGGING?
I have been slugging for over 2 months now and I have definitely seen a difference in my skin. This is the only thing that has helped my dry skin. I am on an acne medication that strips my skin from moisture. I use a thicker healing ointment called aquaphor because it really heals my dry, damaged, and peeling skin. Here are my favorite occlusive products for slugging.
This healing ointment is a lighter texture that doesn't like such a sticky and greasy feel.
Those are my top two suggestions! There are other healing ointments that work great as well. I recommend trying this K-beauty trend out and see if it has any benefits for you and your skin!
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