SENSITIVE SKIN? TRY SKIN CYCLING

With each birthday, our skin becomes thinner and more sensitive to the products we use, which is why it responds well to a four-night skin cycling routine, says New York City dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., who created the viral regimen. Skin cycling consists of rotating through products like using an exfoliating serum (to remove dead cells) one night, a retinol treatment (to firm skin and aid in cell renewal) the next night and just moisturizer the other two nights. nights This ensures the skin barrier stays intact to avoid irritation on sensitive skin.

◆ TO DO: On night one, apply a glycolic acid serum, like Pixi Skintreats Overnight Glow Serum (Target (Target.com); top with moisturizer. moisturiz Night two, apply retinol product, like RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules (Walmart.com); top with moisturizer. And on nights three and four, just use moisturizer to give your skin a break.