The “slugging” trend on TikTok has taken over the internet, with people clamoring to try it out for themselves. But what is slugging, exactly? And does it really work?
Slugging is a skincare trend that involves using petroleum jelly to lock in the moisture of your skincare routine.
So what are the steps?
First – Cleanser
It is important to start off your skin care with a cleanser to get off all of the dirt and oil build up from your day. Just like starting your makeup, you need to start your skin care with a clean slate. So start by using your choice of cleaner, then patting your face dry.
Next – Toner
A toner is there for an extra cleanser after your cleanser. It removes excess dirt and makeup your cleanser might have left behind in your pores. It can make a huge difference to your skin by tightening your pores in the long run. Overall helping the look of your skin.
Add Serum
Adding a serum to your skin routine will make a huge difference overall. You can pick from many different kinds of serums such as niacinamide + zinc serum, vitamin c + magnesium serum, hyaluronic acid + vitamin b5 serum. Depending on what your skin type is, these serums are a great choice for your skin.
Starting with a serum before your moisturizer will help you lock in all of your products.
Next – Moisturizer
A moisturizer is important for your skin. It’s what your skin needs to glow and not age. Depending on your skin type, you will need a different kind of cleanser. For example, if you have dry skin you will most likely need a thicker moisturizer to help your dry patches. Whereas if you have oily skin, you would want to go for a lighter moisturizer.
Finally – Slugging
The actual slugging comes from putting a light layer of petroleum jelly on top of your skin care routine. The point of this is to lock in all of the moisture and nutrients you just put on your skin. That way all of that hard work you just did does something.
It is important to not overdo it with the petroleum jelly, because you don’t want to clog your pores. Just put a pea size amount on your face and rub it in till it’s not visible anymore.
After that you’re done! You can go ahead with your day knowing your skin is taken care of.