Here’s another term that you’ve probably heard via TikTok. The viral skincare trend has been talked about and shared across social media for some time now.
Essentially, “Slugging” is a form of skincare masking that involves covering your face with a thin layer petroleum jelly like Vaseline or Aquaphor and leaving it on overnight. It helps to prevent water loss in dehydrated skin, or irritated skin with a particularly damaged skin barrier.
Should teens add ‘slugging’ to their skincare routine?
In general, teens shouldn’t need to do this as part of their skincare routine – simply because your skin doesn’t need it! You might find that such a thick product could have the opposite effect on hormonal or delicate teen skin.
The petroleum jelly can also clog pores if layered on top of oil-based products or serums, so you could find that it causes breakouts, blackheads and more problems that you started with. Always look for products that are non-comedogenic, so they’re formulated to not clog pores.
If you’re finding that your skin is consistently on the dry side, stick to a thicker, deeply hydrating moisturiser (like our Universal Soft-Cream Moisturiser), or try a hydrating face mask (like our Moisture Fix Mask) once a week.
If you have used too many products and feel that your skin is consistently irritated, strip your products back and stick to a gentle moisturiser for a few weeks to help repair your skin barrier. Our Universal Soft-Cream Moisturiser or our Hydrate & Nourish Tonic Milk are gentle enough for this.
