A new morning, a new skincare trend to get excited about. But which one is right for you and which one should you want to sit out? Depending on your skin type and the results that you hope to achieve, here’s what you will want to know about skintermittent fasting and skin flooding.
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What is skintermittent fasting?
Seeking inspiration from the notion of intermittent fasting, the skincare iteration steps in to offer compromised skin barriers some breathing room. This trend allows the skin frequent respite from potentially irritating actives to revive and recover. Here’s what you need to know.
Rest is revolution
While actives like AHAs, BHAs and chemical exfoliants can help you inch closer to your skincare goals, it is a well-documented fact that a rigorous regimen can take its toll on your skin barrier. By introducing the concept of rest days, skintermittent fasting helps the skin rebuild its reserves. If getting quick results has been your mantra for your skincare regimen, skintermittent fasting invites you to slow down.
So, who is a suitable candidate for skintermittent fasting? If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, you will find that this form of fasting can give your skin the downtime that it needs to recover. This skincare trend also bodes well for those who favour potent actives in their routine—such as retinol and exfoliants—as it can dial back the chances of redness and inflammation.
It helps to bear in mind that no skin types respond exactly the same way and as a consequence, you will need to develop your own approach towards skintermittent fasting. Depending on your skin type, you might find that you need to shorten the period of applying actives and lengthen the fasting if you observe redness, peeling or inflammation in response to certain products.
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What will you require as you embark on this journey to give your skin the care and nourishment that it needs? Skintermittent fasting requires you to place toners, serums, creams and other actives on the backburner. Instead, a back-to-basics approach is advised with adequate cleansing, moisturising and sun protection.
Tira recommends:
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
d'you In My Defence Barrier-Building Moisturiser
Minimalist SPF 50 PA ++++ Sunscreen With Multi-Vitamin For Reducing Photoaging & No White Cast
What is skin flooding?
Minimalists will want to step with caution beyond this point. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the notion of skin flooding commands a captive audience for those looking to maximise their skin’s hydration levels. So, what exactly is this skincare trend all about and is it the right fit for you? Here’s a quick refresher.
Hydration nation
Nope, skin flooding is not your license to layer every possible active together at once. Instead, this skincare trend focuses on maximising your skin’s hydration levels by layering multiple products—moving in texture from the thinnest to the thickest. The goal? Supplying moisture to the deepest reserves of your skin.
If smooth, hydrated skin sounds like something you’d want to get in on, here’s how you can flood your skin with moisture. Start by cleansing your face with a gentle formula. While the skin is still damp, reach for serums spiked with hyaluronic acid and other moisture-binding agents. For instance, niacinamide makes for a good team player with hyaluronic acid. But the work doesn’t end there. As the last step, reach for a moisturiser to lock in the hydration and fortify your skin’s moisture barrier.
Before you begin, it helps to understand whether your skin type is a good candidate for this trend. While all skin types can benefit from hydration, the frequency will need to be dictated by your skin’s needs. Those with dry, dehydrated and dull skin stand to gain the most, while oily and acne-prone skin will need to adopt caution by attempting this technique only once or twice a week.
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Ready to get started? Here are all the moisture-loving products that deserve a spot in your skin flooding routine.
