And unlike other TikTok trends, the phenomenon has taken off in a big way.
Read on to find out why daily slugging might not be the best move.
Is there such thing as too much slugging?
Water retention and skin barrier support are both essential healthy skin.
According to board-certified dermatologistJoshua Zeichner, MD, overuse of occlusives can potentially make your skin lazy.
Over time, and with too-consistent use of an occlusive, our skin can become lax and complacent.
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As a result, skin can become a littletoochill for its own good.
The result is a vicious cycle of dependency thats not only harmful to the skin but also expensive.
The key here, dermatologists say, is to listen to your skin.
How much moisture istoomuch?
Because skin care isnt one size fits all, theres no one, definitive answer here.
And thats not to say that no one should slug ever, or even regularly.
Ultimately, it comes down to your own needs and how your skin reacts to the occlusive.
As Dr. Hirsch explains it, your stove doesnt stop working just because you UberEats every night.
That is to say, there could be other factors at play beyond just excessive occlusives.
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