If you are someone with dry skin, Korean skincare has a very famous and effective method to your rescue. Called slugging, the technique is all about hydration. You just need to go to bed with a thick and heavy layer (petroleum jelly or a hydrating moisturiser) applied over all other layers of skin care products.
The purpose of this is to seal in the moisture and of course to prevent excessive loss of water from the body through skin. What happens next? You wake up to soft and supple skin. For those experiencing the dry and tight feeling in the skin, slugging helps a lot on colder days or for those with very dry and flaky skin.
This benefits in making the skin sustain the nutrients for a long period as well as enhancing their absorption. If your skin is oily and/or prone to acne, it is important to be careful. You can begin with a very small amount or possibly just do it once or twice a week or even less in order to prevent any blockade in the pores.
Here is how to practise skin slugging in four simple steps: Cleanse: Start with a gentle cleanser to remove any makeup, dirt, or impurities. This ensures a fresh base for the products to penetrate effectively. Hydrate: Apply your favourite hydrating toner, essence, or serum.
Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which draw moisture into the skin. Moisturise: Follow up with a lightweight moisturiser to add another layer of hydration. This step is essential, as slugging locks in moisture from all the previous layers.
