Skincare Trends Unveiled: What’s Worth Your Time and What’s Just Hype

Let’s unpack the trending skincare advice making waves on social media. We’ll explore which tips are worth your investment and which ones aren’t—along with the reasons behind each.

Slugging: This involves the application of a layer of an occlusive agent over your skincare routine at night to lock in moisture and create a barrier for your skin. The trend of 'slugging' can be beneficial for those with dry, lipid-depleted skin. Applying Dermaviduals Oleogel after your skincare routine helps to prevent water loss from the skin, and locks in moisture and nutrients. This technique is especially effective during the winter months when indoor heating can exacerbate dryness. However, if you have oily skin, this trend may not be suitable for you.

Microbiome-Friendly Skincare: this is a trend we love! Dermaviduals skincare is renowned for its focus on maintaining and enhancing the skin barrier, which is crucial for overall skin health. Dermaviduals emphasizes the use of ingredients that support and restore the skin barrier. This includes ceramides, fatty acids, and other lipids that help to strengthen the barrier function and prevent moisture loss. Dermaviduals products include components that mimic the skin’s natural lipids, which helps to maintain hydration and reinforce the skin's natural defenses.

Double Cleansing: We’re big fans of this trend! Double cleansing in the evening is crucial for thoroughly removing sunscreen, makeup, dirt, and other impurities, providing a clean slate for your nighttime skincare routine. Double cleansing is not necessary in the morning, just a rinse with warm water is sufficient for more skin types.

Hydrating Mists: The Dermaviduals lotions/toners are an essential part of your routine for application post cleansing to ensure absorption of the skincare you apply following this. Facial mists can also be used throughout the day to refresh and hydrate the skin. We recommend using an SPF spray, which offers both hydration and a reapplication of SPF. As most sunscreens lose effectiveness after a few hours, this approach ensures you stay protected while keeping your skin refreshed.

Gua Sha and Facial Massage: Techniques involving tools such as gua sha stones or jade rollers can enhance lymphatic drainage, reduce puffiness, and promote relaxation. While these tools can be a delightful addition if you find them relaxing, it’s okay to give them a miss if they feel more like a chore. Keep your expectations realistic — they won’t provide dramatic lifting effects.

Niacinamide and Vitamin C Combo: Combining these two powerhouse ingredients to address a variety of skin concerns like brightness, even tone, and texture. While they can be effective, they may not suit everyone. Some skin types may not tolerate vitamin C well, so it’s best to consult our dermal therapist to determine if this combination is right for you.

While TikTok can offer helpful insights into basic skincare principles, it’s important to remember that many influencers are not qualified professionals. For personalised skincare advice, it's best to consult our dermal therapist, who can assess your unique skin needs and recommend tailored solutions.