Skin Cycling
Consistent routines simplify everyday life and allow us to function better. And the same goes for our skin. Skin Cycling is the name of a method that helps you to get the most out of your skincare routine.
Skin cycling means rotating the products of your skincare evening routine. The goal is to get maximum benefits from various ingredients without irritating the skin. The trick is as brilliant as it is simple. It is not about using as many products as possible on the same day. Rather, it is about allocating different products to different days - for maximum effect. The routine consists of a 4-day-cycle, which is repeated continuously. On the first night, you start off with a chemical peel that suits your individual skin type. The second night is all about retinoids, while on nights three and four, you should focus on skin-regenerating ingredients.
4 Steps to Flawless Skin
Day 1: Chemical Peel
We start with a chemical peel to prepare the skin as best we can for the next few days. It refines the top layer of the skin and removes dead skin cells. But chemical peels have even more benefits to offer. They can smooth wrinkles, replenish moisture, reduce the look of dark spots and unclog pores. To make the skin cycling method as effective as possible, choose a chemical peel that suits your skin type and your current needs.
We start with a chemical peel to prepare the skin as best we can for the next few days. It refines the top layer of the skin and removes dead skin cells. But chemical peels have even more benefits to offer. They can smooth wrinkles, replenish moisture, reduce the look of dark spots and unclog pores. To make the skin cycling method as effective as possible, choose a chemical peel that suits your skin type and your current needs.
The 20% AHA Exfoliant is especially suitable for dry and mature skin. It refines skin texture and reduces the look of dark spots and pimple marks. It boosts collagen and hyaluronic acid production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Thanks to hyaluronic acid and antioxidant green algae, the exfoliant also hydrates the skin and provides an even-toned complexion.
The 2% BHA Exfoliant is great for blemish-prone skin. It minimizes the look of pores, unclogs pores, regulates keratinization disorders and helps to prevent the appearance of blemishes. Additionally, the exfoliant contains allantoin, which promotes skin regeneration, and spirulina algae with anti-inflammatory properties.
The 12% PHA Exfoliant is an excellent beginner-level chemical peel. It can even be used on sensitive skin, because it strengthens the skin barrier and soothes redness. It also removes dead skin cells and has a hydrating effect. Additional ingredients like linoleic acid and linolenic acid boost ceramide production. Sea mayweed and brown algae soothe the skin and leave a natural glow.
The 20% AHA Exfoliant is especially suitable for dry and mature skin. It refines skin texture and reduces the look of dark spots and pimple marks. It boosts collagen and hyaluronic acid production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Thanks to hyaluronic acid and antioxidant green algae, the exfoliant also hydrates the skin and provides an even-toned complexion.
The 2% BHA Exfoliant is great for blemish-prone skin. It minimizes the look of pores, unclogs pores, regulates keratinization disorders and helps to prevent the appearance of blemishes. Additionally, the exfoliant contains allantoin, which promotes skin regeneration, and spirulina algae with anti-inflammatory properties.
The 12% PHA Exfoliant is an excellent beginner-level chemical peel. It can even be used on sensitive skin, because it strengthens the skin barrier and soothes redness. It also removes dead skin cells and has a hydrating effect. Additional ingredients like linoleic acid and linolenic acid boost ceramide production. Sea mayweed and brown algae soothe the skin and leave a natural glow.
Day 2: Retinoids
Retinoids (vitamin A), such as retinol or retinal, are known to be powerful anti-aging ingredients, Products with retinol can boost collagen production, promote skin renewal and prevent oxidative stress. The Retinol Serum from our HIGH CONCENTRATE collection also contains retinal and maritime vitamin A from sea fennel. This triple retinol effect enhances cell renewal and regeneration, smooths wrinkles, refines the complexion and reduces dark spots and pimple marks.
Retinoids (vitamin A), such as retinol or retinal, are known to be powerful anti-aging ingredients, Products with retinol can boost collagen production, promote skin renewal and prevent oxidative stress. The Retinol Serum from our HIGH CONCENTRATE collection also contains retinal and maritime vitamin A from sea fennel. This triple retinol effect enhances cell renewal and regeneration, smooths wrinkles, refines the complexion and reduces dark spots and pimple marks.
Day 3 and 4: Recovery
After two nights of intensive treatment, we deliberately focus on skin regeneration on the following days. The goal is to give the skin a break and supply it with regenerating and hydrating ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, ceramide, glycerin or panthenol – you can use just about anything that is good for your skin. It is important to follow the rules of this skincare trend up to the fourth day and stick to the routines to achieve good results in the long term.
We recommend: Our Triple Hyaluronic Booster with three different kinds of hyaluronic acids and hydrating brown algae to infuse the skin with intense moisture on the third day. It plumps fine line caused by dryness and leaves beautiful, radiant skin. On the last evening of your 4-day-cycle, we recommend our regenerating Triple Ceramide Serum. Three different ceramides, panthenol and golden kelp repair damaged skin, strengthen the skin barrier, soothe the skin and reduce redness. This combination of active ingredients is ideal to keep the skin strong and healthy and to prepare it for the first day of a new 4-day-cycle.
We recommend: Our Triple Hyaluronic Booster with three different kinds of hyaluronic acids and hydrating brown algae to infuse the skin with intense moisture on the third day. It plumps fine line caused by dryness and leaves beautiful, radiant skin. On the last evening of your 4-day-cycle, we recommend our regenerating Triple Ceramide Serum. Three different ceramides, panthenol and golden kelp repair damaged skin, strengthen the skin barrier, soothe the skin and reduce redness. This combination of active ingredients is ideal to keep the skin strong and healthy and to prepare it for the first day of a new 4-day-cycle.
Benefits of Skin Cycling
- Deliberate rest days to regenerate and reduce irritation
- Different active ingredients and skin benefits can be combined
- Consistent routines, which makes it easy to incorporate into everyday life
- Strategic concept for maximum results
- Each active ingredient can deliver its full range of benefits
- Suitable for many skin types
Who is Skin Cycling for?
Skin cycling is suitable for normal, dry, oily, mature and combination skin. If you have sensitive skin, you should start slowly. You can choose between three different chemical exfoliants, which allows you to tailor your skin cycling routine to your skin type. You can also adjust the retinol concentration to suit your skin type and gradually increase it.
Skin Cycling Dos and Don‘ts
- Stick to your routine for long-lasting results
- Always include the recovery days to avoid overwhelming your skin
- Listen to your skin and adjust accordingly. For example, you can extend the recovery days, especially at the beginning
- Stick to the right sequence of products
- Use sun protection with at least SPF 30 the day after using a chemical peel or retinol
- Don’t use chemical peels and retinol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Skin Cycling Dos and Don‘ts
- Stick to your routine for long-lasting results
- Always include the recovery days to avoid overwhelming your skin
- Listen to your skin and adjust accordingly. For example, you can extend the recovery days, especially at the beginning
- Stick to the right sequence of products
- Use sun protection with at least SPF 30 the day after using a chemical peel or retinol
- Don’t use chemical peels and retinol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Why Is It Better to Do Skin Cycling at Night?
Skin cycling works best in your evening routine. Your skin’s natural regeneration process is most active while you sleep at night - which makes it the perfect time to use active ingredients that boost regeneration. Secondly, chemical peels and retinol make the skin more sensitive to UV light, so it makes more sense to use them at night. Nevertheless, you should of course still always add sun protection to your routine the next day.
Why Your Skin Needs Routines Too
Your skin doesn’t like lots of change. That is why consistent routines are a win-win for you and your skin. Constantly changing beauty products and an ever-changing combination of active ingredients can easily overwhelm the skin and cause irritation.
Why Your Skin Needs Routines Too
Your skin doesn’t like lots of change. That is why consistent routines are a win-win for you and your skin. Constantly changing beauty products and an ever-changing combination of active ingredients can easily overwhelm the skin and cause irritation.
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