A growing trend that has gone viral on social networks, we explain why this skincare technique is good for the skin and how YODI is revisiting it with its 100% natural products to suit all skin types, even the most sensitive!
Where does this new skincare concept come from?
While the major skincare trend until now has been inspired by Korean cosmetic layering rituals (successive application of a large number of products), with the aim of obtaining the most "glowy" skin possible, the idea today is to go back to basics with a simple but formidably effective routine: "Skin Cycling".
This routine was developed by American dermatologist Whitney BOWE in response to a real need expressed by her patients: to quickly achieve beautiful, flawless, healthy skin, using the right products, in the right way and with the right gestures, avoiding any irritation.
Indeed, today's skincare consumers are increasingly interested and knowledgeable on the subject of cosmetics, and are becoming more and more like budding experts.
However, since they are not intrinsically so, they can sometimes make mistakes, such as incorrectly combining several products/ingredients or using an unsuitable active ingredient too often, which can lead to redness, imperfections or even irritation.
How does it work?
Inspired by the less is more movement and combined with a necessary regularity , Skin Cycling consists of a minimalist 4-step cyclical evening routine for a WOW effect:
- Night 1: Chemical exfoliation
- Night 2: Retinol
- Night 3: Recovery
- Night 4: Recovery
Each evening, a single product is given pride of place to play its role in depth, bringing all its benefits to the skin.
However, the products recommended for night 1 and 2, i.e. exfoliation and Retinol, can cause reactions in sensitive skin. In fact, "hard" exfoliation of the skin can attack or even damage the cutaneous barrier, making the skin more fragile, especially if it is sensitive by nature. On the other hand, Retinol, though effective, is known to be irritating as well as photosensitizing...
For all these reasons, YODI - whose mission is to cater for all skin types, even the most sensitive - has chosen to revisit Skin Cycling with its 100% natural, effective products, such as Rétinol Végétal, which will pamper your skin while delivering real, long-lasting results.
Before going into more detail about Skin Cycling, let's remember that YODI has its own philosophy which differs from that of Skin Cycling.
In fact, YODI recommends applying only a cleanser in the evening, such as the Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flower Powder Cleanserand that's all there is to it!
The idea is to let the skin breathe without too many layers of products, because it's at night that the skin regenerates itself.
The skin deserves a break at night, so that it's ready to receive its treatments the next morning.
YODI therefore recommends applying Rétinol Végétal skin care products in the morning, such as Rétinol-Like Végétal oil serum or Shake it! oil for oily skin, or Muesli & Pure Vanilla precious oil for deep moisturizing without oiliness.
These products can be used safely during the day, as they are non-sensitizing, unlike conventional Retinol. In fact, YODI's 100% natural products do not interact with the sun's UV rays, so you can go for it!
But don't worry! For those of you who find your skin feels tight in the evening after cleansing alone, or if you're in the habit of applying skin care products at night, or simply if you too feel like following the trend by testing a "Skin Cycling" routine that follows the cyclical pattern of the four nights, YODI offers you its adapted version of Skin Cycling below!
Follow these 4 Skin Cycling steps to get your dream " glass skin " safely with YODI:
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- 1st night: Exfoliate naturally without irritation
To start your first stage of Skin Cycling with Yodi, begin by using the powder cleanser with Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flowerspowder cleanser, enriched with prebiotics.
100% natural, this ready-to-use powder cleanser is concentrated in naturally-derived Vitamin C and hibiscus flower acids, the famous AHAs. The Vitamin C and AHAs contained in this cleanser help reduce and prevent various blemishes such as acne or hyperpigmentation. They also gently remove dead skin cells: this is known as enzymatic exfoliation (without grains, unlike mechanical exfoliation).
Then apply a moisturizing and nourishing treatment such asMuesli & Pure Vanilla Precious Oil which will deliver all its benefits, coupled with the gentle natural exfoliation offered by Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flowers cleanser. Naturally antioxidant, Précieuse oil lightly nourishes the skin, without leaving a greasy residue. And enjoy its 100% natural, sensorial fragrance!
The idea of this first Night 1 step is to gently cleanse the skin of all impurities and dead particles, restoring its radiance and preparing it to receive the next treatments in the evening routine.
Yodi gestures:
Powdered cleanser: Shake cleanser well before use and pour about half a teaspoon of cleanser into your hand. Add a few drops of water and rub between your hands until you obtain a milky texture. Massage your face in circular movements to cleanse thoroughly. Rinse off with water.
Muesli oil: Place a few drops of oil in your hand and apply to a clean, dry face.
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- 2nd night: Renew skin cells with plant-based Retinol
To boost cell renewal for all of you - even those with very sensitive skin - make way for Retinol's natural alternative, which is much less irritating and non-photosensitizing: Bakuchiol.
After a thorough cleansing with our Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flower powder cleanser, which gently exfoliates the skin, opt for one of our oil serums enriched with "Rétinol-Like Végétal" to mimic the effects of retinol but without its well-known side effects!
YODI is thinking of each one of you and offers two customized skincare products enriched with Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to classic Retinol but just as effective, depending on your skin type:
- - The Rétinol-Like Végétal oil serumconcentrated in Bakuchiol, prebiotic and coffee oil. Specially designed for normal to dry skin with uneven texture and visible fine lines and wrinkles. It's perfect for skin in search of nutrition, softness, soothing, elasticity and prevention of the signs of aging.
- - Shake It! special oil for combination to oily skin, concentrated in Bakuchiol, purifying charcoal, prebiotic, coffee oil and jojoba oil. Designed to meet the needs of combination to oily skin with imperfections, this treatment detoxifies the skin, regulates excess sebum, gradually refines skin texture and reduces imperfections.
These 2 100% natural, yet highly effective skin-perfecting products imitate the desired effects of Retinol, but without any irritation. With no added fragrance, they are suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive and/or fragile!
So there's no need to invent new rescue techniques like the famous "Retinol Sandwich"!
Did you know? You may have heard of the famous "Retinol Sandwich", but what is it? It's a technique that consists of applying conventional Retinol between two layers of moisturizer to protect the skin from the irritating effect of Retinol.
At YODI, there's no need to resort to this technique! In fact, we use a natural alternative to Retinol, a "Plant Retinol" called Bakuchiol. Our skin care products contain a high concentration of Bakuchiol (2%), for maximum effectiveness and visible results!
Yodi gestures:
- - Rétinol-LikeVégétal: Place a few drops of oil in the hand, then apply to cleansed, dry face, neck and décolleté. Also works to regenerate and smooth the eye contour area.
- - Shake it! Shake the bottle well, then place a few drops of oil in your hand. Apply to cleansed, dry face. The oil changes color as you massage.
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- 3rd and4th night: Pamper your skin for cell regeneration
After these first two nights of routine, the next two consist of letting the skin " rest ". With the YODI routine, the skin has not been aggressed, quite the contrary, so all you have to do is keep up the momentum of skin "pampering"!
All you have to do is moisturize and nourish it.
After gently cleansing your skin with our Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flowers powder cleanser enriched with prebioticsapply our nourishing Muesli oil enriched with pure Madagascan vanilla, muesli oils, organic hazelnut oil and vitamin E for a shot of nourishment with no greasy effect.
Classic" Skin Cycling also recommends applying a serum enriched with hyaluronic acid before moisturizing to boost hydration and nutrition. But, as you'll have gathered, YODI prefers to opt for minimalism to let the skin breathe, so a moisturizer may suffice.
The right Yodi gesture Place a few drops of oil in your hand and apply to a clean, dry face.
What are the results?
Finally, with YODI's skincare program Skin Cycling revisited, you can expect to see visible results quickly, and even more impressive results if you are meticulous and regular over the long term.
In fact, fully adopting and integrating Yodi skincare products into your daily routine - and not just on a four-day Skin Cycling cycle - will help your skin look healthier, more beautiful and a little more radiant every day.
For example, it's a good idea to continue using our Vitamin C & Hibiscus Flowers cleanser for at least a full month , to give your skin time to fully regenerate.
Your skin is soft, radiant, even, smooth, plump, nourished and deeply moisturized!
Bye-bye spots, blemishes and fine lines!
Your skin says thank you...
