{"id":2097,"date":"2022-02-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=2097"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:37:33","slug":"truth-and-tiktok-skincare-trends-face-icing-dermaplaning-and-slugging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/truth-and-tiktok-skincare-trends-face-icing-dermaplaning-and-slugging\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth Buster: TikTok Skincare Trends Face Icing, Dermaplaning and Slugging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Copy-of-202202-11-Truth-and-TikTok-Skincare-Trends-Face-icing-Dermaplaning-and-Slugging-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2233\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links 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Another day, another batch of TikTok, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skinandmehq\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a> and YouTube videos packed with glowing skin trends to tempt us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/\">Skin + Me<\/a> champion scientific skincare and clinically-proven efficacy, it\u2019s sometimes fun to take a look at what\u2019s happening on the other side of the axis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We glance over a few social media skincare trends that you might have clocked yourself, and see if they make sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"face-icing-and-cool-rolling-your-face\"><strong>Ice roller,<\/strong> <strong>face icing and cool-rolling your face<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two trends here, both a bit chilly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly the concept of rubbing balls of ice across your skin, also known as \u2018icing\u2019. The (misguided) promise here is that \u2018icing\u2019 your face every few days will boost rejuvenation by making pores appear smaller and constrict blood vessels in the face for a fresher appearance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By holding ice against the face, you risk damaging skin cells and irritating skin with extreme coldness. In fact, a simple splash of cool water gives a temporary \u2018tightening\u2019 effect much more gently. Icing is definitely a trend that gives us shivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second trend, using a chilled jade roller or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-derm-does-gua-sha-really-work\/\">gua sha<\/a> tool to gently boost lymphatic drainage, is much safer. A cool sculpting face massage can reduce puffiness for a temporary glow. Done right, it\u2019s a gentle way to give your skin a revitalising boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"shaving-your-face-dermaplaning\"><strong>Shaving your face (dermaplaning)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a bit of facial fuzz is perfectly natural, TikTok and Instagram influencers certainly aren\u2019t downing tools when it comes to dealing with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? The claim is that occasional shaving (cleanse thoroughly first and use a clean, specifically small sharp blade at a 45-degree angle) can act like an exfoliator, cleaning away dead skin cells and light fuzz that can dull the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Dermatologists at Skin + Me advise avoiding dermaplaning completely because it\u2019s irritating to the skin. Even more so if you have a sensitive skin type, are prone to ingrown hairs, have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\">acne<\/a> or an inflammatory skin condition, or have just added <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinoids<\/a> to your skincare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-dr-jason-thomsons-skincare-routine\/\">routine<\/a>, which can temporarily make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/can-i-use-tretinoin-on-sensitive-skin\/\">skin more sensitive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"slugging\"><strong>Slugging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A K-beauty trend (originating in South Korea) that took beauty social feeds by storm, \u2018slugging\u2019 is the occlusive face-coating trend that\u2019s as uncomfortably skin-congesting as it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An extreme attempt to prevent moisture from escaping the skin, coating your face in petroleum jelly is plugged as a top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-community-wisdom-nighttime-rituals\/\">bedtime<\/a> hack. The idea is that you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\">wake up<\/a> with a \u2018refreshed, hydrated&#8217; complexion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold it right there.\u00a0Vaseline creates a barrier on top of your skin and will more likely clog your pores than leave you with a baby-like glow. And that\u2019s <em>before<\/em> we factor in the damage it\u2019ll do to your lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/do-silk-pillowcases-prevent-wrinkles\/\">silk pillowcase<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we mentioned it to our Dermatologist, she conceded that occasional slugging around the delicate&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-do-i-really-need-a-separate-eye-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\">eye area<\/a>&nbsp;where it\u2019s prone to dryness may be&nbsp;<em>okay&nbsp;<\/em>but to avoid the T-zone and skip the Vaseline completely if you\u2019re prone to blocked pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principle can work when skin is inflamed and dermatologists are trying to prevent water loss. However, day-to-day it\u2019s not needed and the occlusive effect will likely lead to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\" target=\"_blank\">breakouts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On balance, this trend works better as a conversation starter rather than in your bathroom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Skin + Me? Click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/all-about-you\/skin-goals\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to start your healthier, happier skin consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On your Skin + Me journey? Learn more about our Invite a Friend Charity initiative <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.skinandme.com\/article\/225-tell-me-more-about-the-charities-i-can-donate-to\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s always a trending \u2018get-the-glow quick\u2019 tip on our social media feeds. 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