The "Skin Cycling" Bundle

Night 1 Exfoliation: The first night of your skin cycle is where you will rely on an exfoliant, the Truly Resurfacing 10% AHA Serum, to begin the cell turnover process, and this will get your skin set up perfectly for night 2, which will further promote the cell turnover and collagen synthesis with retinol. The rest of your skin care should still consist of a cleanser, toner, hydrating serums like our Truly Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, and a cream, like our Truly Moisturizing Face Cream.

Night 2 Retinoids: The second night of your routine is where you will apply your Truly Ageless 1% Retinol serum. Retinol is considered one of the most effective ingredients you can use for your skin, as it can penetrate more deeply than other products, rejuvenating your skin from the deepest layers to its surface. You’ll want to skip out on any chemical or physical exfoliants tonight. Just like night 1, the rest of your skin care should still consist of a cleanser, toner, hydrating serums like our Truly Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, and a cream, like our Truly Moisturizing Face Cream.

Nights 3 & 4 Recovery: The next two nights are focussed on restoring the skin’s moisture barrier after two intense nights of exfoliation and retinol application back-to-back. This routine should consist of your most hydrating serums, oils, and avoid any active ingredients for the next two days. This will help reset the skin for the next skin cycle, which will begin the exfoliation process all over again. Recovery days are also easier on the skin’s natural pH, and help strengthen our microbiomes, remove toxins, and produce radiant, healthy skin.

What if I want to use my retinol more?

- You might be a seasoned retinol pro and want to try skin cycling without minimizing your active ingredient use. In this case, you would simply increase your retinol days. Instead of having a 4-day skin cycle, you might have 5, or 6. For example, 1 exfoliation night, followed by 2, or 3 retinol nights, followed by 2 rest days, and back to the top!