Advanced Aging Skin Cycling Set

The newest thing in skin care is skin cycling. The same reason people need to mix up their workout or change their shampoo…if you do the same thing every day, year in, year out – your body adapts and it stops responding like it initially did.

Skin Cycling with Facial5

Dermatologists have been recommending the intermittent or alternating use of active ingredients for a long time, but a catchy new name has brought the practice to the forefront. That new term is “skin cycling”. It was coined by Whitney Bowe, MD, a New York City–based board-certified dermatologist, whose skin cycling TikTok post has 2.1M views.

Skin cycling refers to a nighttime skincare routine where active ingredients are strategically applied on the first two days, followed by two days for rest and recovery. This four day cycle allows time for your skin to repair itself after using certain products in order to prevent irritation and inflammation. Plus, it is believed that alternating products gives you improved results, in a similar way to physical training routines.

Night one is exfoliation, night two is for retinoids and nights three and four are recovery nights, where you focus on hydration and barrier repair. Once you finish the cycle, you repeat the process. While many popular skincare methods require upwards of 10 products. At Facial5 we keep it simple with our clean, healthy, effective products!

Night 1 – Exfoliate

Cleanse your skin with your favorite Facial5 step 1 product. Our Organic Cleanser is incredibly gentle and hydrating for mature skin, most cleansers strip your skin of moisture – this cleanser actually adds moisture while it cleanses. Just two pumps and you have an organic creamy formula to cleanse your pretty face! After you’re cleansing, pat dry and then use out Tropical Enzyme Peel. This peel is a blend of natural fruit ingredients (enzymes) that dissolve dead skin cells and reveals younger looking smoother skin. Gentle enough for use by those with thinning skin due to aging. For this step, we have stayed away from physical exfoliators because they can be irritating and abrasive and are only good for certain skin types. Follow with your Step 4 Organic Day Cream Moisturizer.

Night 2 – Repair

Typically, night 2 is retinoids, however, for those with advanced aging skin, a retinol product could activate irritation and redness. So for those whose skin is thinner and more reactive, we’ve chosen a gentler repair product. Repeat the steps from night 1 but replace your exfoliant (Tropical Enzyme Peel) with Winter Rescue Wrinkle Cream. Our Winter Rescue Wrinkle Cream is AMAZING for those who have deep wrinkles, sun damage or sun spots. Infused with Coffee Berry extract – the most potent of all the natural antioxidants in the world! This is due to its high levels of polyphenols and phenolic acids…which are a group of phytochemicals.
Polyphenol extract helps to smooth skin and neutralize free radicals. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on skin, which is helpful for those with eczema or dermatitis. In addition to being anti-inflammatory, phenolic acids and polyphenols possess properties that aid in DNA repair activities, this is helpful in the prevention of variety of skin disorders caused by excessive exposure to solar UV light, including premature aging.No need to follow with moisturizer, Winter Rescue Wrinkle Cream should always be the final step of your nighttime routine when it’s applied. It’s more effective left on as the last step for the evening.

Nights 3-4 Hydrate and Moisturize

The next two nights are dedicated to hydration and repair, which means no exfoliating or retinoids. It begins with washing the day away with your Organic Cleanser. Now you need to apply an effective hydrating mask followed by a rich overnight cream to accomplish the deep moisturization your face needs to help repair and replenish your skin’s natural barrier. Our Hydra-Derm Clay Mask fits the bill to a tea! This ultra-hydrating mask nourishes and helps to balance skin’s hydration levels to reduce moisture depletion, leaving skin smoother, softer, refreshed, and supple. Rich clays dive deep to purge dirt and oils from pores. Nutrient-rich Vitamin E, Avocado, Grape Seed and Almond oil will moisturize for lasting skin softness. Follow the Hydra-Derm Clay Mask with our deeply hydrating Beauty Sleep Night Cream, sealing in the moisture you’ve just achieved!