Beauty
Embrace that slimy glow.
The goal behind making your face look like slug slime?
To amp up your skins moisture levels.
It also helps theskin barrierto repair [itself] by acting as a protectant, she tells Bustle.
Sound like something your skin needs?
Read on for your comprehensive guide on how to slug your face, according to beauty experts.
We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team.
Step 2
Apply your favorite nighttime oil or serum.
Slugging can cause more irritation and sensitivity by locking these ingredients on your skin, she explains.
Try something hydrating or gentle, like products that containhyaluronic acidorniacinamide.
In that case, you could slug for a few hours during the day instead of overnight.
Which Skin Types Are Best For Slugging?
Should oily or acne-prone skin types skip slugging?
Andexfoliation, as you know, is essential for acne-prone skin types, says Hartman.
With all this in mind, keep scrolling for a handful of expert-backed products perfect for slugging.
Shop Slugging Essentials
The Pure Petroleum
This baby is the OG.
Its 100% pure petroleum jelly (petrolatum) and comes recommended by every expert Bustle spoke with.
Studies referenced:
Knijp, J.
Diagnosing lanolin contact allergy with lanolin alcohol and Amerchol L101.
Contact Dermatitis.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6593808/
Rawlings, A.V.
A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil.
