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To find out more, Bustle spoke with two top dermatologists who share their insights, ahead.
The Experts
Dr. Hadley King, M.D.
is a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic and medical dermatology.
Dr. Erum Ilyas, M.D.
Whats The Best Product To Use For Slugging?
Petrolatum, while thick and greasy, wont clog your pores.
Can Oily Or Sensitive Skin Types Slug?
Layering can avoid excess oiliness, says Dr. Ilyas.
One last word of advice from Dr. Ilyas?
Avoid slugging after microneedling as this can result in deeply clogged pores or milia development.
Shop The Best Slugging Products
In a hurry?
Here are the best slugging products:
1.
BestPetroleum Jelly For Slugging
A tried-and-true skin protectant,Vaselineis made of 100% white petrolatum.
Keep in mind that this order comes with three jars of Vaseline, so youll be set for ages.
One system lasts forever, and amount/jar is very cost effective.
Like Vaseline, Aquaphor is one of those does-it-all products.
I also get eczema, and sometimes I can simply use this rather than a prescription ointment.
It doesn’t have a scent and applies so smoothly.
It has great ingredients and has [made] my skin soft and hydrated.
Best Petrolatum-Free Slugging Balm
Some people prefer to steer clear of petrolatum because of the complications surroundingits environmental impact.
This was designed to be a true occlusive, trapping moisture on your skin.
It was thick and shiny when applied but dried down reasonably well.
There was a very light inoffensive scent.
This should be the final step for anyone with dry or irritated skin.
I keep it on my nightstand and put it on before going to bed- after all my typical serums/moisturizers.
Helps keep my skin hydrated overnight.
