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What you need to know about 'skin fasting', the skincare trend dividing experts
Aug 10, 2020
Fasting is definitely having a moment - you've probably heard all about your friend's latest intermittent fasting routine, or maybe you've even seen maniacs on Instagram attempt 24 hour-long fasts in the name of 'health'.
But it turns out it's not just your diet that may benefit from a fast. Skincare experts have been left divided over 'skin fasting' - a trend of cutting back your complex skincare regime to the most basic to give your skin a 'break'.
There are different levels of skin fasting. Some people reduce their routine to a simple cleanse, moisturise and SPF, others take it to the extreme and use just water or a hot flannel on their face for days and weeks on end.
So what's the science behind it?
"One theory of skin fasting is that skin has a tolerance level, and when it gets overwhelmed by too many layers or too many actives, we should minimise skincare for a period to help skin settle down and 'reset'," skincare expert Dr Michele Squire told Mamamia.
"Another school of thought is that skin gets 'used to' the same products and can do with a time out. Yet another involves leaving the skin to 'breathe' or 'detox' every now and then."
This means cutting out AHAs and BHAs, actives like acids and vitamin C, and even your beloved retinol - please, God, no.
But does it work? David Lortscher, a San Diego dermatologist told Allure "it could go either way".
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