Beautiful, healthy and radiant skin – who doesn’t want that? But this is not an easy task, especially in the cold winter months - the low temperatures and strong winds make the skin dull and dry and it is therefore important to adapt our care routine accordingly. If you're a beauty lover like us, you know how crazy you can get when a new beauty trend or product becomes popular. We have to try these out immediately, right? Korean facial care has already proven to be super effective and this is for examplethe facial tonerhas now become an integral part of many people's daily routine. But have you heard of slugging skin care? This is another Korean trend that became popular via the social platform TikTok and has been THE topic of conversation in the beauty world for several weeks. Instead of using even more expensive creams and masks, slugging is said to be a real miracle weapon against dry skin in winter. We'll tell you below what exactly is behind it and how it works!
Especially in the skin care category, we always come across new products and countless tips and tricks that should make our skin glow in no time. When it comes to the latest trends, TikTok has become the latest source of inspiration in the past year or so. Does your face seem super dry and dull no matter what you do and how much money you invest in your beauty routine? Then the Korean trend of slugging could be the solution to all your problems! More and more influencers and celebrities are already sharing their positive experiences and are firmly convinced of the effect of the beauty trend.
The term slugging is derived from the English word “slug”, which translates to snail in German. But don't worry - you won't need snail slime for this tip. Slugging skin care only uses a single product that you most likely already have at home, Vaseline. After you're done with your usual evening routine, all you have to do is apply a thick layer of Vaseline and go straight to bed. To avoid any possible stains on the pillow, we would recommend that you place a towel on it.
If you suffer from very dry skin in winter, you may benefit from Slugging skin care. The idea is to create a barrier that locks in moisture. This in turn ensures that the products used work better and for longer and your skin should appear much fresher and shinier in the morning. How often you want to use slugging is up to you, but experts say once or twice a week is plenty.
Vaseline is highly valued in the beauty world primarily for its occlusive properties. Or to put it more simply - it forms a kind of protective coat on the already cleansed skin, which means that the ingredients of the products are better absorbed and the skin remains protected from external influences such as wind, cold and dry heating air. Research has shown that petroleum jelly can strengthen the skin barrier within minutes and, due to its oily structure, it also stays on well overnight. However, slugging skin care should be done in moderation, especially if you have used chemical peels or products containing retinol on the skin. It could increase the penetration of the acids it contains, potentially causing irritation and redness. You should also make sure that your face is properly clean. Otherwise, after applying petroleum jelly, all the bacteria and dirt will be trapped, which can lead to acne breakouts or eczema.
Who is Slugging skin care suitable for?
Slugging skin care is particularly helpful for women who have dry or combination skin that often feels tired and dull. But even if you have normal skin, you can make your face shine just by applying it to specific areas that could use a little moisture boost. However, if you tooAcne and blemishesor have oily skin, then unfortunately you should stay away from slugging. As already mentioned, petroleum jelly can not only trap moisture but also bacteria under the fat layer and in this case the occlusion effect would be counterproductive. By doing so, you'll only make things harder on your already inflamed and clogged pores, and we don't want that. Many women avoid petroleum jelly because they think it can clog skin pores. However, this is completely wrong because the ointments contain neither oils nor ceramides and are therefore non-comedogenic.
