Homemade Acne: Slugging: A Skin Care Hack You Can Afford

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Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director

Our Editors Tried 'Slugging' and Realized It's Not for Everyone

Say what you will about TikTok trends, but they tend to be pretty easy to replicate. Sure, you could pay a couple hundred bucks for a facial, laser treatment, or high-end cream. But you could also follow the lead of influencers, slather your face in Vaseline, and call it a night.

Allow me to explain. "Slugging" is a skin care trend that involves slathering a layer of occlusive ointment, like Vaseline or Aquaphor, over facial moisturizer before bedtime. The oily top layer "locks in" moisture so that it can more deeply penetrate the skin while you sleep.

Dermatologists say slugging can help dry, damaged skin heal. But the process is a messy one. Three of our editors with three different skin types tried it at home. Here's what they said about the experience.

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