The new trend of skin cycling is catching up fast due to the social media rage that has been going on these days, but how many of you are aware of it and what it is all about? Let’s explore all about it and understand how you can incorporate it into your personal skincare routine in relation to Ayurveda and natural products.

What is skin cycling?

Skin cycling is a skincare routine system wherein a person incorporates alternative products on their skin with different active ingredients to maximize results.

It involves a 4-day rotation of different skincare products:

·         Exfoliation 

·         Skin Repair

·         Recovery

The process is designed to protect your skin barrier that helps in achieving maximum benefits for your skin and it enables in balancing out your product application cycle throughout the week.

Breakdown of Skin Cycling

The 4-Night Cycle Breakdown

Day 1: Exfoliation- Begin by first cleansing your skin and use exfoliation to improve your skin texture, for instance Shahnaz Husain Pearl Scrub Plus (Natural Exfoliating Scrub) to refine your skin texture with the goodness of real pearls infused formulation.

Day 2: Skin Repaid- This entails you use products that will target your skin concerns such as scars, acne, fine lines or dull skin issues for this you need to choose the products that will best suit your skin but remember to choose plant-based Ayurveda products.

Day 3: Recovery- This step requires you to focus on skin hydration and nourishment that would help replenish your skin barrier.

Day 4: Recovery- Again repeat the same process of use the same nourishing treatment creams, lotions and skin hydration products done the day before to allow your skin to rest and reset prior to the beginning of next skincare cycle.

Key Tips

Now that you are aware what skin cycling entails, it is essential to make a note of the following key points:

• Consistency: The skin cycling process should be repeated every four days of the week.
• SPF Daily: Now that you have incorporated a new skincare regime, it is essential that you apply skin protection daily to avoid any skin sensitivity issues and sun damage to the skin.
• Customization: For sensitive skin types, it is advisable that you adopt a 5-day cycle where you include a recovery or skin hydration thrice a week.