A Deep Dive into Slugging with Vaseline®

The Overnight Glow-Up: A Deep Dive into Slugging with Vaseline®

It’s about time to elevate your skincare routine with a revolutionary skincare trend: slugging. This one extra step can help strengthen the impact of your skincare regimen! Are you ready to glow-up overnight?

 

Here is everything you need to know about what exactly slugging is in terms of skincare, and how to incorporate it into your skincare  routine.
 

What is slugging?
 

A lesser-known beauty practice involves putting snails on your face allowing their mucus trail to rejuvenate the skin, giving it a refreshing glow. However, the slugging we are talking about does not involve snails, but its concept remains somewhat similar.

 

"Slugging" involves applying a thin layer of an occlusive substance, like Vaseline®️ Petroleum Jelly, as the final step in your nightly skincare routine. This layer of petroleum jelly serves to retain moisture, preventing overnight dehydration, and seals in the efficacy of preceding beauty products, allowing their benefits to penetrate more effectively.
 

How does slugging work?
 

The goal of slugging is to “seal in” powerful ingredients that you apply to your skin, such as serums and toners, while also increasing skin’s hydration. Most often, slugging is done at night, since occlusives can leave your skin looking a bit shiny and “gooey”. While these thick products don’t work well under makeup or for a daytime look, they have the power to make your skin smoother, softer, and with help from other skincare products, brighter and more youthful-looking.
 

 

How to slug your face with Vaseline®?

 

Perfect your slugging routine in 4 easy steps:
 

STEP 1: CLEANSE YOUR SKIN

Before you begin any skincare routine, it is very important to wash and cleanse your face. Although slugging by itself does not make your skin acne-prone, unclean pores and make-up residue can result in acne or clogged pores. So, make sure your skin is super clean first!

 

Step 1: Cleanse your skin
 

Before you begin any skincare routine, it is very important to wash and cleanse your face. Although slugging by itself does not make your skin acne-prone, unclean pores and make-up residue can result in acne or clogged pores. So, make sure your skin is super clean first!

 

Step 2: Follow your usual skincare routine
 

Continue your skincare routine as it is. Use a moisturizing or hydrating product before slugging as Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly will lock the moisture into your skin.

 

Step 3: Apply Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly
 

And finally, apply an even layer of Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly on your face over your skincare products. If you are worried about ruining your pillow, use a towel over it to protect the pillowcase and sheets. Also, if you have long hair, fasten your hair back with a headband to keep it away from your skin. And that is all for the night – you are all set for the well-moisturized and hydrated skin that awaits you the next morning.

 

Step 4: Wake up to beautiful skin
 

Wake up and wash off the Vaseline® Jelly with a gentle cleanser the next morning. Voila – enjoy beautiful, healthy-looking skin!

 

The Benefits of Slugging®
 

Slugging is a simple and cost-effective skincare technique that can yield impressive benefits. It can help your skin feel and appear smoother, softer, and more even. The occlusive nature of petroleum jelly prevents water loss from the skin, thereby enhancing the skin’s natural moisture-retention capabilities. This can lead to a noticeable improvement in skin texture and tone.

 

Slugging is a promising skincare technique that has the potential to transform your skin overnight. By incorporating it into your skincare routine, you can wake up with smoother, softer, and more radiant skin. However, as with any skincare technique, it’s important to listen to your skin and adjust your routine as necessary. With the right approach, slugging can be a game-changer in your skincare routine.