Try Skin Cycling with ReFa CLEAR
October 31, 2022How the dermatologist-approved TikTok trend is giving people their best skin ever.
At ReFa, we’re fans of all things skincare. Many of our products are developed after intense lab testing and data-driven insights, combined with rituals unique to Japanese beauty. But we love a good TikTok hack as much as anyone, so imagine our surprise when we found one that dermatologists not only love, but also stand behind. We’re hopping on the skin cycling bandwagon because it’s got science and ritual behind it—two skincare adages that define the ReFa brand.
Skin cycling is the brainchild of Dr. Whitney Bowe, a New York-based dermatologist. The classic skin cycling routine consists of a four-night schedule. Night one is exfoliation, night two is for retinoids and nights three and four are recovery nights, where you hydrate and pamper skin, leading to its repair.
Is Skin Cycling Beneficial
Dr. Bowe explains that skin cycling helps you get more out of your ingredients. But the main purpose of skin cycling is to avoid over-exfoliating or irritating skin with acids that can be harsh to skin. This is especially important for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Recovery nights aren’t just a night-off from retinoids, they’re a chance for the skin to get to work restoring its natural health, glow, and repair itself, while preparing for the next time you’ll treat with an exfoliating agent like a retinoid.
People who want to even out their complexion, those with sensitive skin, or people with acne can greatly benefit from skin cycling.
Your Skin Cycling Routine
Night 1:
Wash face with gentle cleanser. Apply exfoliating product with acids like AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) or BHA (salicylic acid). Follow with hydrating product.
Night 2:
Wash face with gentle cleanser. Apply retinol product. Follow with hydrating product.
Night 3:
Recovery night. Wash face with gentle cleanser. Hydrate and pamper skin.
Night 4:
Recovery night. Wash face with gentle cleanser. Hydrate and pamper skin.
Repeat!
Skin Cycling Products to Try
Night 1:
Use ReFa FINE BUBBLE S in MIST Mode to wash your face for a gentle, hydrating cleanse. After you apply your exfoliating product, follow with ReFa FACE-UP CREAM to achieve supreme hydration.
Night 2:
Use ReFa EXPRESSION ENRICH SOAP (with case) for a gentle cleanse before applying a retinoid.
Night 3:
Wash face with ReFa Ultra Cleansing Duo for a gentle, yet effective deep cleanse. Follow with an indulgent facial massage to pamper skin during your recovery night routine. We are partial to the ReFa RAY Starter Luxe Set , which includes our classic ReFa CARAT RAY roller and our petite ReFa S CARAT RAY roller.