Here are all the details about a new skincare routine, slugging:
If you are someone who follows beauty trends, you must know how people go crazy over new forms of skincare or new products that become popular. While there are a lot of bizarre beauty trends already, there is an addition to the list. we have a new K-beauty-inspired trend that is taking over the internet. While we’ve spent most of the past year trying and rejecting new products, it’s now time to embrace the ‘slug life.’
For people who have dry and combination skin and it often feels under-hydrated and tired, “Slugging” is the solution. It requires you to cover your face with a heavy moisturizer like petroleum jelly before bed. Beauty enthusiasts all around the world recommended Vaseline. This gives an extremely moisturized, dewy finish to your skin.
What is slugging?
Slugging is a K-Beauty skincare trend that includes coating your face in petrolatum or Vaseline. This prevents transepidermal water loss and keeps moisture in your skin. It’s best for dry skin types.
It is recommended that people with oily skin don’t try this trend. While it moisturizes the skin, it might also end up clogging the pores due to the heaviness of the moisturizer. Even for people with dry and combination skin, make sure to use the slugging method only on days you feel your skin is getting very dry and irritated. While using this method, stop doing any other beauty routine. Petroleum jelly locks in the moisture and creates a barrier layer over the skin. So make sure you skin the rest of your skincare products during your ‘slug day.’
For best results, you can practice a slug day after a tiresome week or a day when you have overdone makeup because that is when your skin needs extra hydration. It’s a cheap and effective technique to get baby soft skin, but it does not suit every skin type.
