Slugging Skincare Trend: Benefits and Side Effects
Summary
Slugging, a Korean beauty trend that uses petroleum jelly as an overnight face sealant, can help dry skin stay soft and hydrated. But it may worsen acne, clog pores, and irritate skin for people with oily skin, active acne, wounds, or those using strong nighttime actives.
Key Points
- Slugging involves applying a thick layer of Vaseline or petroleum jelly to the face before sleeping to lock in moisture.
- The trend may leave skin soft, glowing, and hydrated, especially for people with dry skin in winter.
- People with oily skin, frequent acne, active breakouts, or facial wounds should avoid slugging because it can trap oil and bacteria.
- Using retinol, tretinoin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or vitamin C at night with slugging can increase irritation and peeling.
