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For some, skincare is a10-step process, morning and night.
Which occasionally makes us wonder: Are we going overboard with the products?
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What Is Skin Fasting?
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Who It’s For
Those withskin sensitivitiesmay benefit from skin fasting, says Fernandez.
It gives the skin time to not have any active ingredients that can trigger inflammation.
It is especially beneficial for those experiencing more blemishes,dryness, or irritation than usual.
Not protecting your skin with sunscreen [is a risk].
Those who have skincare routines that work may want to skip this method, too.
Some slowly eliminate products while others go cold turkey.
For a complete skin fast, you stop using all of your skincare products entirely, adds Fernandez.
“Nocleansingor toning, or applying serums, hydrators, or moisturizers.
Letting your skins own natural sebum [oil] do all the balancing and protecting is the main action.
Stick to the Basics vs.
If youre going to eliminate sunscreen, then you should eliminate sun exposure as well.
Zubritsky says that if skin you’re fasting, you should at leastwear sunscreen every day.
“That is one step that is non-negotiable,” she stresses.
Skin is very smart and will become resilient over time, Fernandez notes.
According to board-certified dermatologist Papri Sarkar, MD, skin issues can have more than one root cause.
“The triggers are different for each patient.”
On the other hand, those with acne-prone skin may experience breakouts and skin purging.
The Final Takeaway
Ultimately, skin fasting is successful on a case-by-case basis.
you might explore what your skin might be lacking, or have too much of.
Skin fasting in the sense of ‘detoxing’ your skin has no physiological or scientific basis.
This will vary, but typically people skin fast for two weeks.
After this period, you might gradually begin adding products back into your skincare routine.
Again, this will vary from person to person.
While some may notice results almost immediately, others may experience side effects before eventually seeing their skin improve.
By the end of one or two weeks, you may see your skin benefitting from skin fasting.
