TikTok isn’t all the time the very best place to get pores and skin recommendation, in accordance with Dr. Dendy Engelman.
Engelman — a board-certified dermatologist who has labored with Sofia Vergara for years — received actual with Us Weekly concerning the viral TikTok magnificence development, slugging.
“Slugging is a skincare method wherein a layer of petroleum jelly/ointment is utilized to the pores and skin so as to assist forestall trans epidermal water loss and entice in moisture” she informed Us. “I don’t suggest this method, because it tends to be too occlusive and dangers trapping extra oil, lifeless pores and skin cells and acne-causing substances within the pores and skin.”
Fortunately for Us, there are methods to attain the “identical outcomes that pores and skin slugging claims to do with out occlusion in a single day,” per Engelman, who defined it’s all about having an intensive skincare routine and utilizing dependable merchandise.
“Any skincare routine begins with clear pores and skin or me, so double cleanse along with your oil cleanser and day by day face wash like Cetaphil. You’ll be able to nonetheless get the advantages of slugging through the use of a product that incorporates humectants (components that retain moisture) like hyaluronic acid,” she mentioned.
Engelman “loves” SkinMedica’s HA5 — a creamy and soothing substance that helps rejuvenation and hydration that harnesses antioxidants present in Vitis flower stem cell extract and peptide advanced. (Whereas this product retails for $184, Rhode by Hailey Bieber affords a Peptide Glazing Fluid with related properties for $29. Engelman additionally raved over Cetaphil’s Deep Hydration Pores and skin Restoring Water Gel for $21.)
Engelman additionally suggests attempting out Glo Pores and skin Magnificence’s Bio-Renew EGF Cream at evening: “It deeply moisturizes, repairs and prevents indicators of getting old with vegan epidermal progress issue (EGF), bio-recovery peptides and a photograph retina mix.”
“EGF triggers the manufacturing of collagen and elastin, which makes our pores and skin barrier stronger and helps our pores and skin keep younger wanting [which is the goal of slugging],” Engelman continued.
She added, “This cream is nice for any pores and skin kind as a result of it gently combats indicators of getting old with out being irritating or occlusive. … I’d particularly suggest this product to somebody previous their 20s who has began to lose pure EGF and is seeking to restore the pores and skin on this approach.”
Slugging gained reputation on TikTok earlier this 12 months — and has continued trending all through the summer time. Movies of the method present influencers lathering beneficiant globs of Vaseline onto their faces earlier than going to mattress.
Whereas the hack had no destructive results on some, it might make zits “worse” for a lot of, in accordance with Engelman. “Individuals with oily or acne-prone pores and skin ought to undoubtedly NOT do that method as it might worsen breakouts.”
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Vaseline by itself, nevertheless, isn’t a dangerous product and might hydrate dry lips, relieve redness from waxing and forestall tough pores and skin on ankles if used accurately.
