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The New ‘Face’ of Fasting

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RESET YOUR SKIN WITH SKINTERMITTENT FASTING THE SKINCARE HACK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

HOW TO SKINTERMITTENT FAST The first step is to use a gentler, hydrating cleanser without harsh ingredients. Look for a cleanser with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help build back your skin’s barrier. Next, you’ll want to follow with a moisturizer containing sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, all great ingredients for repair and hydration. And that’s it! The key is avoiding products containing “pro-inflammatory ingredients like retinoids, acids, bleaches like benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and aggressive exfoliants — especially those with scrubbing grains,” says Dr. Malik. Skintermittent fast for about a week to let your skin fully recover, and then continue your previous routine as usual to enjoy this trend’s hydrating and restorative benefits!

You may have heard of the diet trend

and beta hydroxy acids, physical or chemical exfoliates such as retinol and retinoids, you can allow the skin’s epidermal barrier to reset and rebuild,” he says. A lot of the skin products we use daily contain harsh ingredients, and while they may help us solve whatever issue we’re trying to address (acne, wrinkles, pigmentation), their harsh chemicals can damage our skin over time, so giving our skin a break from these products gives it time to rebuild and recover. THE BENEFITS OF SKINTERMITTENT FASTING By giving your skin a break from harsher ingredients, your body can reduce the irritation and inflammation it has built up in response to those products. The reduced inflammatory response results in more hydrated, clear, and glowing skin that is less puffy and more elastic.

“intermittent fasting,” where participants eat their entire day’s worth of calories in a few

hours and fast for the remaining hours. This diet gives your body a break between meals to improve function and promote weight loss. This diet trend inspired the latest skincare fad, “skintermittent fasting.” WHAT IS SKINTERMITTENT FASTING? Like the diet, skintermittent fasting involves giving your body a break from its regularly consumed products. But instead of food, you’re giving your face a break from your usual skincare routine. According to Kunal Malik, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, there’s good reason to give your skin a breather: “By avoiding stronger acids like alpha hydroxy acids

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