WHAT IS ‘SKIN CYCLING’?

This emerging approach means avoiding overuse of powerhouse skincare products like exfoliants and retinoids, with a strategic plan of application over a number of nights balancing potentially irritating ingredients with all-important ‘recovery’ nights. Created by New York dermatologist Dr Whitney Bowe, skin cycling follows a four-night schedule; exfoliation night, retinoid night, recovery night, recovery night, repeat. The idea is to minimise sensitivity and maximise results.