I Tried Skin Cycling And You Won’t Believe What It Did To My Skin

Skin is the largest organ in our body, so it’s not weird for it to act like other organs do. It takes time, a bit of patience, and the right routine for it to heal. Rushing it won’t help at all. This is especially true after something stressful, like a breakout. And let me tell you, the more I tried to fix it with all sorts of hacks and tricks, the worse it got. It was around that time that I stumbled upon the concept of skin cycling – something that’s a huge hit on TikTok. Let me break down what it’s all about and how it might just be the thing your skin needs. Here’s my simplified skin cycling journey:

Saturday Night – Exfoliation

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I use gentle chemical exfoliants to deal with my pores. No more harsh physical scrubs – they’re bad news. I’m all about AHA glycolic acid to smooth things out and BHA salicylic acid to keep my pores clean. 

Sunday Night – Retinol Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 I jumped on the retinol train – a smart move. Not the weak stuff, but the real deal. It partners up with benzoyl peroxide to fight acne. But it can leave my skin parched, so I put a gel moisturiser on top to keep things comfy.

Tuesday-Wednesday Night – Chill Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 These nights are all about giving my skin a break. I pamper it with hydration because healing needs moisture. I’m all about a watery essence and a rich moisturiser loaded with ceramides to strengthen my skin’s barrier. 

Thursday-Friday Night – Fade Away

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Skin cycling officially takes 4 days, but my skin’s a diva. So, I use the extra two days to fade those annoying marks left by acne. I might hit ’em with some vitamin C that helps with post-acne marks. And come Saturday, I’m back to the start!

Skin cycling hasn’t given me super long-lasting results yet, but it’s taught me a thing or two. I’m not rushing my skin anymore with all these fancy treatments. Instead, I’m taking it slow and steady, like a pro. I’m in for the long haul with this routine, just switching up the ingredients as my skin mood changes.