What is the ‘morning shed’ skincare routine and are there any benefits?

TikTok isn't short of skincare trends. Some good ( and ). Some not so good ( ).

Now a dermatologist has weighed in on the latest viral fad promising to up your skin's A-game - the 'morning shed'. Don’t worry, the trend doesn’t require any actual shedding or peeling of skin. Instead, the “morning shed” is when people use a load of skincare products and treatments before bed and then remove, or shed, it in the morning.

The practice already has over on the video sharing platform and has seen a 36% increase in searches on google in the last week alone, with advocates praising the regime for the glowy improvement it has made to their skin and hair. While some fans of the #morningshed choose to keep it simple with a classic put on take-off routine which includes a lip or a face mask, others go for a maximalist approach heaping on the overnight cream, eye masks, mouth tape and jaw straps, which undoubtedly makes for an interesting pre-bed look. Aesthetics aside, however, the regime has had some experts questioning the perceived benefits and risks, and whether it's actually safe to slap so much product and procedure on your skin? Lesley Reynolds, skincare expert and co-founder of says the so-called morning shed highlights our fascination with beauty routines and self-care.

"The humorous notion that 'the uglier you go to bed, the prettier you wake up' has gained traction, emphasising the appeal of waking up with glowing skin and perfect hair. By layering on face masks, lip ser.