The “morning shed” is the latest viral trend on TikTok.

Inside, we break down what it is, plus why an expert says it may actually be harmful.

So its no surprise that something called the morning shed is going viral on social media right now.

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Some creatorskeep it simple with face and lip masksallowing these products to work their magic overnight.

Still, with all the fad beauty tricks out there, is morning shedactuallya helpful hack?

What is the morning shed trend?

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board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York

Take, for example, the mouth-tape trend thats typically seen in morning-shed videos.

Taping ones mouth closed at night prevents normal physiologic changes in breathing patterns, says Dr. Greenfield.

Our body normalizes and regulates during sleep, and its important to allow that process to occur uninterrupted.

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In fact, some users have reported that preparing for their morning shed gave them a worse nights sleep.

All in all, do things that make you feel good about yourself in the long run.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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