If you want to get your skin in the best shape of its life, you need to start skin cycling. Skin cycling can help to exfoliate, repair, and regenerate your skin like never before! Let’s break down what skin cycling is and how it can benefit your skin.

What is Skin Cycling?
Skin cycling is a phrase that has been trending on TikTok, Reddit and beauty industry professionals. It refers to rotating product types in order to maximize their benefits for your skin. This means switching up between different ingredients such as retinol and glycolic acid to get the most out of each product. By using them at different times with careful consideration of your unique needs, you are able to create a comprehensive routine tailored specifically for you.

Exfoliation
One important aspect of exfoliation that can be achieved through skin cycling is removing dead cells from the surface of your skin. This helps keep your pores clear, brightens dullness or discoloration, and also helps stimulate cell turnover so that new cells have room to grow. Exfoliating with products such as chemical peels, gentle scrubs, and face masks can help reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin that looks more youthful over time.

Exfoliating regularly is key when it comes to achieving optimal results with any skincare routine. The frequency will depend on each individual's needs but generally speaking, exfoliating 1-2 times per week should provide enough stimulation without overdoing it.

Retinol
Retinols are powerful ingredients used in many anti-aging products due to their ability to reduce wrinkles and improve texture. Retinols work by increasing cell turnover which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while stimulating collagen production which plumps up the skin for a more youthful appearance overall.

Retinols can be found in both prescription strength creams — specifically, tretinoin creams such as Retin-A — as well as over-the-counter products so there are options available no matter what level of intensity you’re looking for. When applying retinols, make sure that they are not overused; too much retinol can lead to irritation and redness so use this ingredient sparingly!

Recover & Regenerate

As potent as exfoliants and retinols can be in uncovering baby skin, using too much too fast may also damage your skin's natural moisture barrier. This could lead to redness, irritation, peeling and even purging — resulting in break-outs and acne while your skin is assimilating to these new ingredients.

As such, repairing and regenerating your skin is an important step in achieving a healthy looking complexion in the long term.

This involves treating existing damage such as scars or dark spots with targeted treatments like The Skin Firm's Timeless Youth Elixir. Containing naturally-derived Arbutin, the lightweight serum amplifies the effects of retinol by lightening pigmentation and restoring a healthy glow.

The Youth Therapy Concentrated Essence is also a must-have in your recovery protocol. Packed with amino acids, minerals and vitamins, the award-winning toner can help protect your skin from environmental damage, and aid in rebuilding collagen production for a firmer/plumper complexion and strengthened skin barrier.

Repairing and regenerating work should be done together since these two categories work hand in hand for best results; repairing existing damage while also building up long term strength within the deeper layers of the dermis will help achieve healthier looking complexion overtime.

And while your skin is getting used to new powerhouse actives, remember to use a gentle cleanser that lifts away dirt without causing dryness and further irritation. The Pure & Simple Gel Cleanser is a perfect pick when you're getting into a new skin cycling routine.

Are you ready for brighter, smoother , younger looking skin? Skin cycling is a great way to reap the benefits of all of these wonderful ingredients while still keeping everything balanced. Start by exfoliating regularly, then slowly introduce retinol into your routine followed by targeting repairs and regeneration . With careful consideration of all aspects required, you'll be glowing in no time!