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Skin cycling: What to know and what skin care to use

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What to know about nightly ‘skin cycling’
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ByCasey DelBasso
January 25, 2023, 7:33 PM

Your skin always needs some extra love and attention but during the winter an enhanced routine should be top of mind.

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"During the winter, the skin barrier is especially prone to damage. That can show up as tight, dry skin, red patches, stinging or sensitivity," Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist, told "Good Morning America."

To put your best face forward, you may have considered a "skin cycling" routine, which includes using a nourishing cleanser nightly, a gentle exfoliator and rotating in both a retinoid night and recovery night.

You can scroll down for everything you may need to practice this wintertime skin care routine.

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Pro tip: "Never slug on retinoid night! Slugging is when you apply a layer of petroleum jelly as the final step in your skin care routine right before bed," Bowe said.

Nights 3 and 4: Recovery Nights

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Pro tip: "Slugging -- is fine on recovery nights if you do not have acne-prone skin," Bowe said.

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