Unlike some potentially risky beauty trends emerging from TikTok, the skin cycle is actually worth implementing into your routine. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowewho is credited with coining the term, recommends creating a four-night skincare routine.
Night one is for exfoliation, the second night is for retinoids and the third and fourth nights are your recovery nights, where hydration and barrier repair are key. Then you repeat the process.
And while the idea of a skin cycle isn’t necessarily a new concept (it’s just given a buzzy name), its benefits can’t be denied. As Dr. Bowe told E! News in July, “You can get more out of your skin care products and see real changes in your skin.”
