Slugging? Why I Don't Put Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) on My Face Every Night | Skincare

[@SusanYara]

Slugging!! It’s so funny to see this as a “trend” right now. Here’s the thing, it’s probably fine to do every night, but you do need to consider some things. My favorite time to “slug” is right after a treatment like microneedling or a chemical peel. There’s nothing that beats it. That said, it’s not something I do on a nightly basis. Are you into slugging? How often do you "slug"?

[@MillaBella]

I’ve purchased the cera ve ointment and instead of putting it all over my face, I spot treat my eczema or flaky dry patches on my face after my skin care routine and it works a treat!

[@aminaalvarez2077]

I have dry acne prone skin. I PROMISE IM NOT DRYING OUT MY SKIN SUSAN. I had eczema when I was younger and always used some type of petroleum jelly products. love the cerave healing ointment I put it on healing acne or dry parts of my face/body.

[@lillpill5644]

I use it on my off days of benzoyl peroxide and adapolene

[@linkinparkox]

Every night in the winter!

[@christinaobert5664]

The terms "slug""slugging" is so gross to me lol. They couldn't of come up with a better name for it like "icing" or "latheroleum"?! 🤦😂

[@panditabebe1853]

My aunt is 63 years old and she’s been using Vaseline on her face since she was 15 years old she doesn’t use anything else only Vaseline and I can tell you she have 0 wrinkles very beautiful and smooth face 🥰

[@stylinoutlander]

just plain vaseline? isn't it an occlusive?

[@akahn101]

@@stylinoutlander maybe she puts it on damn skin. That way the jelly just seals it in

[@lolagonvieve7388]

That's genetics not vaseline

[@marylouveniziano1881]

A friend of my is 53 yrs old, and she don’t have any wrinkles whatsoever, she ‘s been using aquaphor since she turned 20.

[@FC-eh7ll]

@@akahn101 damp* 😅😂

[@ZayGPrettySweetz]

I do it every night...I’m in my 40s and have dry skin...if I skip a day, I can see a difference...I use cerave ointment because of the ceramides

[@rakikarafi]

im in mid 20s, eczema prone, been slugging even before i knew it was a thing and i totally agree, i see a difference even if i skip one night.

[@TiMalice2009]

Whatever works

[@salmakhan6498]

Zay Rubicco petroleum jelly doesn’t absorb in skin and if applied at night it’s on the pillow so how is it effective How do you apply it

[@annasame7395]

Same and I’m 13 and it works for me

[@annasame7395]

@@salmakhan6498 Just use a thin layer. You don’t need a lot.

[@tosinolorunsola711]

My ma and grandma made sure i was "slugged" with vaseline daily as a baby lmao. Good times :')

[@monique7885]

Especially picture day 🤣

[@Akoyn360]

Right!!! Lol Black people have been doing this for years!!

[@wasabi9365]

girl look at u now😍😍

[@janstarr50]

Exactly what I was gonna say! Ask any black woman with great skin and they will tell you they “slug”!! Just like twerking is not new, neither is slugging! Lol

[@monicaloveslindy]

@@Akoyn360 I spit out my drink when I heard someone call it a "Korean Beauty Trend"

[@melissawaggoner7509]

Eh.. I had really active acne. Big red comedones on my neck. I washed my face, applied hydraulic acid and then petroleum jelly all over my face. The next morning my skin looked AMAZING and my comedones were almost non existent! It helped so much and these things weren’t going away prior. This was the only thing I tried that had this much and quick results. I think it helped protect my skin so my active acne could actually get a chance to heal

[@hithere8140]

On a note, if you have sensitive skin whether by a compromised skin barrier or otherwise, the ones with extra "good stuff" like cerave/aquaphor can still sting a lot! In this case, go for original plain vaseline or my favorite, "pure" whipped shea butter. Your skin will love you so much!

[@DoubleMonoLR]

You could also use what people with eczema use, Cetomacrogol. It's very cheap and typically comes in a large container. I definitely find 'extras' in creams cause all kinds of problems too. People spend a fortune on fancy creams, but I'm sure if most of them tried simple stuff like cetomacrogol while thinking it was something fancy, they'd prefer it. Likewise with washing powder/liquid in the washing machine, I use lux soap flakes now.

[@hithere8140]

@MrMonotone oh i haven't heard of that, thanks for the tip, im going to look it up👍

[@AB-ub9mz]

I started slugging approx. 3 weeks ago and I FaceTimed my mom recently and she asked me what I had changed in my skincare because my skin looked amazing. It’s really because my skin doesn’t look as dry as it usually does this time of year! I will say I am the perfect candidate for it. I have eczema and have patches on my face and body. Usually flair up during the fall and winter. And I essentially use all the slugging ointments on my body already🤣 Currently doing it at least 6 nights a week, usually only skip it when i go to bed late because I don’t like the mess it makes on my pillowcase. Honestly this is something that my physician and dermatologist recommended to my mom to do for me from the time I was a baby and I had just stopped in high school and college for more “sophisticated” products. Back to a tried and true and my skin has never looked better!

[@DoubleMonoLR]

I'd recommend Cetomacrogol if you don't already use it, unfortunately some doctors(ones that don't have eczema themselves) sometimes prescribe the wrong ointments. Also for me, using soap flakes in the washing machine, is much better than using powder/liquids(including 'sensitive skin' ones), as a lot of the skin problems can be due to allergies. Coconut oil can be quite good on the skin too, but it can give the reverse problem sometimes - getting some pimples.

[@hannahmartin1344]

Im SO surprised by this, i was always under the impression that petroleum jelly was "secretly" terrible for you. Quite pleased to learn that it isnt lol

[@goodfreakinidea]

I always thought this too! Not sure what put this in my head.

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

@@goodfreakinidea Probably because people confuse petroleum jelly/petrolatum with petroleum (aka the crude oil used for fuel) or they think “sKiN mUsT BrEaThE aNd SoMeThInG sO GrEaSy Is ToO ClOgGiNg"

[@ashleybach7916]

I tried it but I DID break out. Big ole cystic spots … better for me to use a thick cream

[@umno.1128]

Yeah it depends on ur skin, my doctor recommends me to do this or use aquaphor for my eczema

[@briannamercedes4016]

@@goodfreakinidea probably because of “clean” beauty companies wanting you to buy their products lmao

[@bvbyblu]

i’ve been using a thin layer of cerave healing ointment on nights that i use tretinoin. i’m in the first month of use and wanted to make sure that i keep my moisture barrier intact as my skin gets acclimated. i figured it would help lock in my moisturizer and ensure that my skin doesn’t dry out, but didn’t think about it making the active work harder and maybe causing irritation. luckily, no adverse effects so far but definitely something to think about especially if i plan on upping the concentration of the retinoid in the future. thanks Susan and friends!

[@jhe9488]

Yes!! Aquaphor on my face got me through the initial stages of tretinoin use years ago!

[@artchick07]

Cerave healing ointment around the mouth and on lips really helps with my retinoid mouth. I've been loving it undereyes to prevent irritation

[@CaponeCabin]

@@artchick07 thank you for the tip!

[@artchick07]

@@CaponeCabin welcome! I've struggled for a long time with eczema.

[@sara.726]

How do you use it? I mean, do you wait between washing, applying retin a, and slugging?

[@bohemianhijabi]

The women in my family have definitely been "slugging" for years. We didn't wait until we got older, though. My mom slathered vaseline on my face for as long as I can remember. As I got older, I graduated to Cerave Healing Ointment, which I love.

[@shaunaf2811]

No slugging on my face, but always do this on my feet and body in the winter. For Chicago winters, covering myself with vaseline keeps my feet super warm and baby soft!

[@vicky46652]

I have acne-prone and super dry skin. It’s gotten drier since I moved to the Midwest and no matter how many hydrating cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers I use at night, it is completely dehydrated in the morning. Slugging has saved my skin and I’ve noticed fewer breakouts!

[@pris1145]

Me too! I thought my skin was oily but it turns out that it was just severely dehydrated so this method really helped me get my sebum levels back in control!

[@karenvanessan.2000]

Did you do slugging after serums?

[@sobean9309]

which product did you use?

[@erikaoutlaw4842]

I did this when I was on accutane back in high school, but I called it Aquaface!

[@thatsnatss]

Cuteee

[@bperez8656]

You mean Eucerin Aquaphor?

[@katiemcnamee2577]

I'm doing this right now for Accutane!

[@ijustlovepuppies]

A much better name than slugging

[@nonamemcgee126]

I’m using accutane right now and I’m doing exactly that

[@rania9332]

I used to “slug” before I played soccer in the winter 😂

[@TiMalice2009]

That is what is good for. Protection from the cold.

[@dellar6358]

I use the Aveeno eczema therapy, the one in the big tub, to "slug" around the outside of my nostrils where they meet my cheeks, and around my smile lines. I have eczema patches in that particular area and it's the only thing that helped. I also have acne prone skin and it hasn't broken me out. It's a little more expensive than plain ole vaseline, but a little goes a long way. I don't think it has petrolatum in it either, so that's a plus. Hope this helps someone!

[@SamMKKK]

It is fantastic. I just got it a few days ago and it’s been 10/10 for my eczema so far.

[@dellar6358]

@@SamMKKK Right?! It's the only thing that didn't burn when I applied it, and it healed my son's cracked eczema patch in like 2 days!

[@RichaSharma-cu1mm]

So true, I got it recently and it doesn't break me out either. I have acne skin, but such a good cream for dry skin. It does not feel heavy!

[@samzetnick4558]

This is such a good idea!! Especially on the outside of the nostrils! I’m always dry there and it’s super annoying, especially when applying makeup around that area. Also will be helpful as we get into the cold months and that area gets dry/ raw from all of the constant tissue use!

[@stayathomemarine]

I love the aveeno eczema therapy!! Doesn't sting or make my eyes water.

[@regrose9778]

I used to “slug” with Vaseline as a child and teen but I stopped after I went to college. To this day, I contribute my clear and even skin to using Vaseline on my face growing up. I rarely got acne as a teen and now my skin is actually pretty resilient and strong. I feel like it’s good for premature wrinkling as well

[@GiraffeLife16]

I think you just naturally have nice skin

[@mariamahmed3795]

Genetics probably played a bigger role tbh

[@mars2101]

It doesn’t clear ur skin tho so that was probs genetics

[@SUPERHONEYBUNNY]

Me with rosacea doing this for years: "Oh so I'm hip now!"

[@rebeccameigs2139]

Does this benefit people with rosacea? I’m 19 and I’ve had rosacea for as long as I can remember. Does all slugging help people with rosacea?

[@TheAnimeadoreable]

I think it can help with irritation and healing and dryness. Slugging isn't for everyone as Susan explained but that doesn't mean it isn't for anyone. If I had to recommend this, it would be for people that suffer from dry skin because those are the ones that can benefit from this since petroleum jelly is good at holding in moisture. I don't recommend using it as a straight moisturizer or to substitute moisturizers as it isn't meant to be used that way but more to hold in the moisture you have. Since you have rosacea, this might not be a bad option for you. I suffer from dry flaky skin and sensitivity since I was 13 and I use petroleum jelly to help with any dryness and irritation I feel and for my skin personally, it has helped me a lot. I use it at night as a face mask before going to bed. I wet my face with plain water, gently spread out the water, especially on my T-zone cuz it's a dry flaky mess and I then spread the petroleum jelly, focusing on the areas that need it the most, like my cheeks and T-zone and I am pretty generous with it and under eyes. I leave it there, do other stuff and I blot it with tissue paper, pressing it on my skin gently, don't swipe or rub, just blot, right before I go to bed. By blotting, it doesn't remove all of the jelly, just enough where your pillow doesn't stain. This has helped me a lot to the point where if I travel, I have to take petroleum jelly with me, it's a must have. I recommend you try this method for your skin since your skin I imagine would need a lot of moisture. Pay attention to your skin though as everyone's skin is different.

[@cheyenne6913]

Literally same with my eczema. I live in vaseline when I get an eczema flare up

[@juliemarie8963]

@@cheyenne6913 Right eczema’s the worst, though mine has gotten better incorporating more fruits (like blue berries & 🍓) into my diet. :)

[@MizzCupcake244]

@@rebeccameigs2139 try ivermectin, topically.

[@mamavdo]

I - just applied a light layer Vaseline on my face. I’ve been doing this as long as I can remember. It’s the best for when my eyes get dry and flakey when my eczema flares up.

[@krishnapatel1463]

My mom at 66 has been slugging since her 30's, people think she's 45 and can't believe she's a grandmother. I think it works wonders for wrinkles/anti aging - but we are Indian, and I think genetics plays a role.

[@pb4ugo19]

Been using it nightly for years. I now include my neck & chest too. Yes, it's messy & you will have to wash your pillowcase often, but my skin looks great. You need to make sure that your face is truly clean before applying your moisturizer & vaseline. You also need to make sure that your hands are clean!!!!

[@mjijihdkashdk]

according to dr dray she says its safe to slug even if you have oily/combination skin. you should be carefull but if you have a good cleansing system it should not make the acne worse. i used it and i have oily/combination and it did NOT make my acne worse. But of course its different for everyone.. but watch dr drays video as well :)

[@keshakellogg5995]

Thank you for mentioning her perspective! I love her and wondered if she had addressed this!

[@stephanieburrell1088]

I love Dr dray!

[@leesteal4458]

My face was dry and I started getting horrible lines. Omg, it was bad. My teenage son told me to start using vaseline on my skin. I have been using it every day. So I put it on when I go to work and it's there right throughout the day. I do not use it at night, I use cerave. I am so happy about my face now. I am getting compliments about my "rosy" face.

[@patriciadebnam879]

Certainly not a new thing, our mother used to apply Vaseline on our faces when we were small, we lived in upstate New York and she used it to keep our faces from getting chapped on our walk to school in the winter.

[@cicischannel123-m1i]

I think its pretty great how you use women and especially, women of color, as physicians on your channel. It's important that we change the stigma that all doctors are old, white men.

[@queenb2450]

or white woman (ehem Dr. Dray)

[@katy9291]

Does it matter that much? If they do their job right, i dont Feel like it matters what skincolor they have, or their gender.

[@Jel0506]

Absolutely! Representation absolutely matters ❤️

[@cicischannel123-m1i]

@@katy9291 I think it does matter even if it's subliminal. I'm in medical school and it's really apparent that most people in my class are white men who come from affluent families. There's nothing wrong with that, but from my and my classmates' experiences, being a woman in science is hard and you aren't as respected as your male counterparts. Long story short, little things like this is important :)

[@보모]

@@katy9291 medical bias association with personal experiences

[@Gillheather]

I just “slugged” the other night and didn’t know it lol. My skin was dry and flaky so I slathered aquafor on my face overnight and woke up with the flakes gone! I only did it two nights and didn’t need to do it again (at least for a while). I had no idea it was a thing, I was just desperate because my face hurt.

[@dreamycalm]

So aquafor any better than regular Vaseline ? Lol my dry forehead keeps coming back

[@xoxoamirtha]

Vaseline on your eyelashes is a game changer

[@AshRaeMo]

Yes!! 👌🏾

[@chandana2113]

ooo ive never heard of this use for it, does it it help your eyelashes grow?

[@asdfghjkl-ld7iv]

@@chandana2113 yeah it locks in all the oils your lashes produce which helps them grow

[@xoxoamirtha]

@@chandana2113 sure does! Search pics on google :)

[@EspadasYCopas]

No.does nothing,just add shine.i tell you,i did this when i was a teenager.dont use make up in your eyes and be prepare for atract all the garbage into your eyes.but hey,you have very shiny eyelashes,its pretty.

[@michellegeorge6448]

I do slugging often. I use tretinoin 3 to 4 nights per week, then the remaining nights I slug. When I slug, I first cleans , then apply a nice moisturizer. I let the moisturizer soak in, then apply Vaseline. It really helps with calming irritation from tretinoin. I love it.

[@Jasminesmasmine]

I put a little over my smile lines and forehead wrinkle as a last step in my routine and I've noticed a difference

[@Jasminesmasmine]

Nothing dramatic but they've definitely gotten softer

[@AliciaSaci]

Is it vaseline that you put ?

[@Jasminesmasmine]

@@AliciaSaci yup! The one with coco butter

[@sarahkmiller]

I have one stubborn forehead wrinkle that drives me crazy. It's not noticeable to anyone but me, but it bugs the crap out of me. I need to try this!

[@albusdumbledore4096]

Ooh that's a good idea !!

[@lelianarochefort3077]

If you live in very dry and cold place like then go ahead, but imagine slugging in a hot and humid country 😂

[@huynhthuyhanh3906]

Tell me about it. I live in Vietnam and try it once, absolutely hell that night

[@xeniad4715]

I do it, works great, so long as it is a pea size amount

[@ToyCircle]

Then, you better be sleeping with an AC, I tried this twice got those tiny bumps , then again I have oily, acne prone and fungal acne prone skin . Might work for you though.

[@Quartza_]

Ior. I live in hot and humid country. Anything heavy is a big no for me. The texture and oiliness after a few hours are just terrible. It feels sooo heavy

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

oh canada 🇨🇦

[@curlyweeerly6519]

I used the slugging method, while I was in the purging stage of using tretinoin. I have really oily skin and having dry skin was so foreign to me! I literally used tiniest amount (about half the size of your nail) over my moisturiser so I didnt have any issues with it. I used aquaphor, I live in the UK and I dont think they have the cerave ointment here.

[@justythepanman7969]

How did it go?

[@sam713rez]

I use the Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm to ‘slug’. It come in a tub, lasts forever. It feels a little less intense than Vaseline but very soothing. I use it on the nights when I get wind burn from the cold Canadian winters and also at times when I do the Ordinary’s Peel(red one).

[@theroyalbugness]

I love seeing OG beauty tips being referred to as a new trend. No, my beauties, it's just history repeating itself for good reason 😅

[@malloryknox6802]

She literally said in the video it's not new 😂

[@radisonmadison]

Slugging has CHANGED my skin so much! I hate hate hate sleeping in it, so I don’t do it everyday. But I noticed huge changes!

[@sarkahalastova9667]

I slugged for a few days and, boy, did it make a difference to my mature skin! Especially in winter with the heating on overnight. I would not touch petroleum jelly before and I am in love with it! I will definitely keep slugging my face and my body as often as I can (as it is admittedly impractical).

[@chelseacarter6218]

I do this when I have a dry patch on my face. But only over the dry spot, not all over. I don’t think I could stand the texture of it all over!

[@Makeupdelicious1984]

Yes, also our skin is supposed to perspire, I don't like this technique

[@SamMKKK]

In one of your videos with Dr. Desai, she actually mentioned that she’d never recommend putting Vaseline all over the face, no matter the skin type. I still do it though, hehe, although I use the Aveeno Eczema Therapy Balm.

[@808statelady]

Loved this video. I' have always been that girl, now mature woman who could, did does, and do use Coconut Oil/ and or Vaseline without any blowback what so ever all my life. I just want to say that my reasoning and something to consider if you are able or even choosing to slug or just periodically use petrolatum...USE VASELINE, rather than Aquafor, the Aquafor unlike Plain old Vaseline or PURE cosmetic Petroleum Jelly, is that Aquafor contains Lanolin who 4 some can cause an allergic reaction...No one is allergic to Vaseline.. It's the Pinnacle of lock me in moisture No competing here none Vaseline Rules 😍

[@shakunvashisht342]

That is your view Susan. I have been doing this for so long,dont even remember. In fact ppl living in cold places have been applying vaseline on arms/ feet/ hands.

[@MaryChrapliwy]

Leave it to social media to come up with a silly term for using Vaseline on your face. LOL This is a skin trend that is as old as time

[@tabathapoelstra]

Slugging has been life changing. I was using so many layers at night to withstand the AC stealing all my moisture. Just needed some ointment!

[@abc_cba]

I'm an Indian and we are obsessed with Coconut Oil, Flaxseed and Sesame oil which are indigenously used here for moisture retention. We also use Mustard oil for massages over our body and ghee+turmeric for cuts and burns and people used to laugh on me a decade back and now suddenly these are the new trends. I don't feel egotistical but it's always said that Old is Gold, proved.

[@farayhaahmed7235]

Slugging actually reminds me of the age old desi tip of slathering on milk cream (balai) all over the face as a night mask to brighten and plump skin.

[@kristiroy9363]

I just learned about this in an Ayurveda training I took!

[@andrewrichards159]

I actually partially “slug” before work. I’m a personal trainer so I wear a mask for a long time in the morning. And my skin gets very irritated from the constant friction. So I cover just the spots where the mask tends to rub using cerave healing ointment

[@falaope47]

I started “slugging” a couple weeks ago. It’s been helpful for my eczema which is around my eyes, acne/scarring on my cheeks is clearing BUT the areas without eczema are incredibly dry now. Especially my forehead plus redness which i’ve never had there.

[@shadowilderness364]

The only reason I don't start with slugging is because I have long hair, and wear it loose, and I want to keep my hair as non-greasy as possible for at least 3 days😩

[@EspadasYCopas]

That is the small of the problems.every time any hair or garbage touch your face,the itch...

[@panterita1177]

One of my friends is 50 years old, and I always admired her skin because she doesn’t have one wrinkle, she has that porcelain skin you see in Asian women, but she is not Asian, she is latina like me. One day we were randomly taking abut cosmetics and skin care, and it was funny how it slipped out that she uses Aquaphor on her face at night since forever, she laughed after like she told her biggest secret, some women don’t like to share their beauty secrets. Paying more attention to it I realized she has oily skin, the eyeliner leaves marks on the eyelids, her face is always shiny but beautiful. I always use Aquaphor on my cheeks and nose in the winter time when snowboarding to protect it from the cold, but never thought of using it at night. I tried, I didn’t like the feeling all over my face, don’t like the pillow sticking to my skin, so I just put a fine layer around my eyes, not too close though, and the smile lines. I guess like anything else skin care, its very personal. The things we women do! 😂

[@taurussian4591]

I have oily acne prone skin and I still slug. Not every night, but when I feel like I need it. Though my skin doesn’t breakout often anymore it is still very oily. But I do notice that my scars and overall texture of my skin has greatly improved, maybe not exclusively because of the petroleum jelly (I use vaseline the aloe vera variant), but maybe a combination of all the skincare products I put on my skin and then lock them in under petroleum jelly. One time, I woke up with a scratch on my forehead, maybe from nightmares I damaged my own skin. I put petroleum jelly on it and after 1-2 days, the cut was not clearly visible anymore. So yeah, I love petroleum jelly.

[@briannarios1301]

I love the Cerave healing ointment for under my eyes.

[@abby7038]

I’ve been slugging for YEARS! 😂 just not with vasoline and not all over my face. Slug a lot around my eyes and nose and mouth whenever I’m adjusting to our new retinol or when I get a reaction or get some eczema and I use skinfix dermatitis face balm. :) it’s some pricey slugging but I love it.

[@spookybae1216]

I have Rosacea and this has been a lifesaver for my skin. I also have pretty dry skin. Whenever I get a bad rosacea flare up or I'm using actives I will use the cerave. Nothing against vaseline I used to use that before I discovered cerave. The cerave healing ointment is great because it doesn't have that greasy heavy feeling that vaseline has. It also doesn't feel like it's sitting on top of your skin.

[@self_lovecare]

Also good for red irritated skin?? Damaged skin barrier bcz of over exfoliate

[@adrianeshands1665]

My Mom slugged my face as a child... every school pic you could see her facial spa🤣

[@xxo5294]

I’m 31 now and my skin has been aging extremely quickly with intense stress and sun exposure. I’m learning to shift my skincare focus from anti acne to AHA and anti aging since it also helps with acne. Anyway, I applied aquaphor on my eyes after a chemical peel and did so again at night and I know it’s too soon but at least my skin there doesn’t feel as crepey. Also, my sister was instructed by her doctors to use aquaphor to heal her radiation burns from cancer treatment after her initial silver burn creams so it must be good :)

[@Zombie101]

Chemical peel on the eyes?!

[@linkinparkox]

I have very dry skin and I do it almost every night. *Especially* in the drier months. I also am on tretinoin and it is highly drying, so it’s a great way to keep all that hydration in.

[@Dannywithlove]

I prefer the la Roche posay cicaplast, when i do treatments on my face. It works wonders on my skin🧡🧡 I have normal to very dry skin prone to eczema

[@cutie511]

I love this cream too :) It healed my acne and dry skin after 4 days

[@Dannywithlove]

@@cutie511 it’s amazing, I love it

[@bethvankommer9377]

I’ve heard Marilyn Monroe used to slug! I believe Lisa Eldridge mentioned in one of her videos that her makeup artist used to put it on her before they applied makeup

[@reneekelly2911]

Canadian here 😀 and as we are getting into winter, with temps ever moving downwards and spending majority of our time inside with dry furnace air, this sort of thing can be a very helpful technique once a week to protect the skin and stave off the rough patches.

[@GiraffeLife16]

Agreed! I’m in Canada too and when this became a “trend” my reaction was that this is something I’ve done in the driest times since I was a kid and have heard so many elderly woman say that use it nightly. Also great for healing a nose after a cold.

[@cf3129]

Fellow Canadians, do we get the Cerave healing ointment here? I’ve never seen it.

[@maddiedoesmakeup1093]

@@cf3129 I've never seen it either :( but we do have a cerave baby healing ointment? It might be similar

[@kyliemorrison8239]

Agreed. As soon as we transition to negative temperatures I slug a few times a month. And I have for years!!

[@GiraffeLife16]

@@cf3129 We do have aquaphor and vaseline both which work well to form that thick outer barrier.

[@craiyg______xtinaswigmaria6471]

Slugging with retin a is a must especially if you have dry skin nothing beats it !

[@Softnsweetbb]

I do this too , didn’t know others did it as well lol when I was in my early 20s my skin loved retin a bit now In my late 20s my skin is so easily irritated and dried by it. Aquaphor pretty much brought my skin back to how it was, while I remain consistent with it. If I stop I dry up like crazy

[@bperez8656]

How come? Do you mean buy Retin A Apply liberally, then slug with Vaseline on top?

[@craiyg______xtinaswigmaria6471]

@@bperez8656 yes but dont apply too much or you'll irrate the skin.

[@rosemartin4398]

I’ve been using aquaphor for 14 years ! It’s the bomb

[@cf3129]

I’ve been putting Vaseline under my eyes after my moisturiser and it seems to be helping

[@Lvmykidos2]

The combo of Krave Beauty Barrier Relief & CeraVe’s ointment under the eyes is awesome!

[@samwilson7107]

Be careful, that could lead to milia. Occlusive products under the eyes are not ideal.

[@cf3129]

@@samwilson7107 ohhh. Thanks for the heads up 🙈

[@rosario611]

@@samwilson7107 yeahh this happened to me 😖 I have eczema so I used to put really occlusive products aaaall around my face. Now I put a lighter moisturizer around my eyes

[@sherryrussell3148]

I’ve used Vaseline as a teenager and still do when I need it. Everyone mentions my skin and how I have only few lines at 48. I really think Vaseline can help

[@Trainerlife8805]

About how much vaseline for your face? Thick layer or light layer? Thank you!

[@sherryrussell3148]

tiffany M Hey girl, I use a light layer. Always put bit around my mouth and eyes.

[@danichewy]

I put a thin layer of cetaphil moisturizing cream on my face at nights when i feel extra dry(mostly during winter times when the heaters are on). Face feels real soft the next morning.

[@maddyevelyn7581]

I’ve been slugging for a few years now (because I have to) I have extremely unbelievably dry skin No joke, it’s bad. I used to wake up 2-3 times a night because my skin would be so dry it felt raw and I’d have to rush and put more moisturizer on. I was trying every clean/dermatologist recommended product under the sun. I struggled with this for years but one day out of desperation I decided to buy aquaphor and put it on my dry spots since it was literally the heaviest thing I could think of. Ive been slugging every day for a while now and that issue doesn’t really exist anymore :). I know I have an uncommon/extremely severe dry skin type but slugging kind of saved my sanity

[@kalinagordley2654]

I love to use vaseline on my body, hands and feet for sure. Elbows and knees. But on my face I only use it on spots that need it. I will use it on my eyes and lips as a protective layer before I use really strong active that might irritate. Or across my nose and cheeks if the winter wind is REALLY STRONG.

[@Stringbean0000]

I do it whenever my skin is really dry and doesn’t have breakouts

[@emmalord1123]

I feel like I was doing this with the farmacy’s honey oil or a rose hip oil years ago and then face oils became more accessible (now it’s common that oils have targeted purposes/actives) Then it made sense to use Aquaphor to seal everything in BETTER than a night mask layered onto skincare? Idk. I just feel like with trends and stuff people aren’t paying attention to what THEY need for THEIR skin. I don’t always need an oil, ointment, treatment or even a night mask. Same with certain treatments, I don’t always need the same products or regimen.

[@abe3769]

I put it under my eyes for hydration and hopefully anti anging to lock in my products other than that I don’t or it will rub my sheets and be unfortable

[@postivevibes731]

im 38 and ive been doing that for YEARS and its truly the best thing for under your eyes ... btw ive worked w dermatologist for over 15yrs 😉

[@TB-rx1ue]

Your lips makeup looks amazing here!!

[@11rs11]

Didn't know what I've been doing for years now was called 'Slugging". Every night after double cleansing my face I use a pea size or more of Cerave Ointment and mix with a tiny bit of Cerave Normal moisturizer. Then after a few minutes I'll use Differen or Matrixyl 3000/Argireline Serum or both

[@lore_nza]

using serums afterwards is pointless. Cerave Ointment is an occlusive, the serum won’t be absorbed. Put it before the ointment for maximum results

[@Plantandpeoplecarer]

Depending on how bad your transdermal water loss is! And the climate you live in! I live in Australia and it’s a definite need!

[@stephanielincoln6699]

I never knew this was a "trend" I couldn't imagine putting it ALL over my face. However, I have definitely used it in the winter time as a spot treatment. My cheeks tend to get so dry in the winter and when this happens I'll put it in my dry spots. It works really well.

[@johnayala2540]

Great advice. Tested at proven it works for me. True, this is not a trend. I've been slugging since the 80s🙂

[@kyliepedraza6029]

I never knew this was called slugging! Ew lol. But I've been using Aquaphor for a long time on my face and it's my favorite thing for my dry skin.

[@liviebroom5078]

I've been on acutane for months, and this has saved my skin. Different things work for different people, but for me personally I use elta MD as a base then lock it in with aquaphor ointment

[@debrajean743]

TY so much for this video. I have tried so many products for chapped lips and none of them work. Just went to Ulta and purchased the Cerave Healing Ointment. Reviews were fantastic for chapped lips. I like that it has ceramides and hyaluronic acid in it too. Great video. TY Again.

[@luckyDancer100]

I’ve been trying this for an impaired skin barrier issue. My dermatologist gave me the green light. It won’t clog pores or cause acne. It’s not toxic because it’s in its purest form, etc. However, it doesn’t offer any additional benefits.

[@sarahkmiller]

For some reason, the term "slug" is so unsettling. It may be a luxurious experience for your skin, but the trendy label doesn't get me to want to try it 😂

[@caramiepayne1217]

I’ve found I really enjoy using Cerave Healing Ointment on the outer areas on my face and under eyes from using my masks at work! Definitely avoiding T Zone with it more so :)

[@valriecollins4420]

My acne creams dry out my face... so i love to put on vaseline on my face at night and it keeps it hydrated

[@caseywoodbury3412]

I have dry, mature skin. Every night for many years I apply prescription Retin A, wait a bit then apply CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, wait a bit then apply Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue and Tilbury Magic Night Cream which is thick as an ointment and this is my slugging. I apply all of these products to my face, neck, chest and hands every night and that’s how I’ve slugged for years. It works for me, I have no complaints.

[@og6920]

Would you recommend coconut oil as the occlusive instead of chemical-laden or petrol-based products? Seems like a cleaner, more natural material...

[@Carmen-cv2oi]

I have been doing this around my eyes (but not too close) and on my smile lines as a last step of my routine.

[@lauren3757]

I am going to start doing this!

[@PatrickMC]

When my face gets really dry and red in the winter from my cleansers and hot showers, I put aquaphor on in the morning and the redness is almost gone by the end of the day., whereas my moisturizers usually make it worse.

[@elew223]

I actually have dermatitis around my eye area and eyelid. My cousin is a dermatologist and when I talked to her about it, I was genuinely surprised when she told me that I could use Vaseline or Aquaphor on it! I had no idea it was actually okay to use it around my eyes and eyelids as long as I was being very careful with the amount of product and where I placed it.

[@umno.1128]

SAME one day out of nowhere this gigantic flakes and painfully itchy cracked skin appeared and my doctor told me the same thing

[@TB-rx1ue]

Omg I just got the “slug” reference 😂 😂 took me long enough! Esp since I love it for switching seasons. My skin dries up when the temperatures cool aging me 10 years! 😱😱😱

[@myfanwydavies]

when i was on accutane, and even now sometimes, a thin layer of elizabeth arden 8 hour cream (the smell is just addictive to me) would immediately soothe any dry, red patches

[@cynthiadonahey9989]

i add lard to petroleum jelly. sometimes baking soda as a scrub. Lard was pretty much outlawed in the fifties along with coal tar. it does resemble human fat most closely. that is why they use pig parts for transplants. i whip it in with a steak knife. you apply it and then press a moist hot towel over your face. I sometimes use a flower vinegar on a compress.. i am old and am outside a lot, so my skin does need more.

[@cynthiadonahey9989]

i rub this on my feet especially the toenails and cuticles. no nail polish for this lady. then i squirt hair conditioner in a basin and add hot water, and various other additives.. i broke or damaged a bone on the inside of my wrist. have been adding petroleum jelly products continuously and keeping the wrist in a plastic bag. want to keep things cartaliginous. have done manual labor most of my life in the garden.

[@-aastha]

susan: i don’t think it’s something you should do every single night me who’s done this for 4 days in a row: 😳

[@printgurl6982]

I know right! I’m going on 2 weeks! (Lol and I don’t have dry skin, I’m more oily)

[@skinbysandy]

I’ve been doing it every night for months, my skin is doing perfectly fine!

[@maggiebachelor7445]

My grandmother has done it every night for DECADES and has some of the most flawless skin I’ve ever seen 🤷‍♀️

[@cristellchouy]

@RJ I have oily skin, been doing aquaphor on the face for years, my skin is clear :) it works for me

[@mjrecommends9236]

@@cristellchouy wow

[@PeiPeisMom]

My aunty Lois, RIP, used Vaseline on her face every night from the age of 12 until she died at 84. She had the best skin in the family!

[@Phantom_Kero]

I love slugging with cerave healing balm in the winter ❄️

[@whonotyou.1984]

I usually have oily skin but rn during winter I've been getting really dry skin so im going to try it. None of my usual moisturizers are giving me the moister that I need

[@chloea5672]

SUSAN!! I have been LOVING Naturium and all ur videos!! best wishes to you and your family 🥰🥰🥰

[@diannakaplan8853]

I'm happy you mentioned that this is not something new. Infact Marilyn Monroe had it as a staple in her beauty regime both in the am and pm. She especially used it during photo shoot. She had tiny fine baby blonde hair all over her gorgeous face. When the camera would flash it would give the Vaseline covered tiny hairs the illusion or appearance of glowing. Something she was famous for. Even Elizabeth Taylor was so amazed with the cause of Marilyn's amazing glow she tried products for 3-4 years to try to achieve.the look but was unsuccessful until Marilyn was in a magazine and asked about her daily regimes for skin, exercise, and diet and she named the products she used faithfully and oddly like Vaseline most were not on the very expensive. She did have a few that were costly such as La.Mer and a red Chanel lip stick she built w/ A Mac Red lipstick and a L'Oreal reddish orange color I have somewhere but have e not used it for some time and cannot recall the name. She would often top that with a tiny dab of Vaseline for shine and moisture.

[@safari2116]

I have dry skin . I used Vaseline because my grandma said is good for dryness. It felt ok, but i started to see large pores on my forhead. So, i stopped and only used it on hands & lips.._ thank for explaining that is not the Vaseline that clog the pores..

[@milakibibi8312]

I grew up “slugged” coming through generations of women who did so as well. They had the most beautiful, wrinkled/blemish free skin!

[@hopelesscc]

Glad I found this vid to slug correctly. I'll use cera ve since I have eczama, I can tell such a huge difference in my skin. Glowing and plump! Slugging fan

[@hannahhastings3358]

I am currently on accutane and found that slugging over the cerave repairing night cream works wonders for my extremely dry, sensitive skin!

[@StephanieGould]

I use Cerave Healing Ointment almost every night because I have the driest skin on the planet...It's amazing.

[@Jezebel066]

3 kids. Never dealt w a diaper rash. Always have some petroleum jelly in my house. I like to mix a little coconut oil w it & make a paste & use on my legs But my dry skin on my face does NOT like coconut oil. Nope.

[@eyesgrewwide]

I moved from Houston to Las Vegas and I have never dealt with such moisture loss in my life. Luckily slugging has saved me out here in the desert 🏜

[@kaitlin6737]

I am from Atlanta Georgia and now I live in the north of Sweden. That is a huge climatic difference so I use Vaseline now. I’m ALSO on accutane....

[@MichelleM-11]

I would never consider doing this to my acne prone skin! 🙀

[@meredithcreo]

I agree! My face would explode

[@lillpill5644]

Petroleum doesn’t cause acne !

[@pris1145]

I have super acne prone and it actually helped solved a lot of my skin issues tbh

[@annasame7395]

I have acne and it helps me

[@lillpill5644]

@RJ true and that’s why I only use it after I cleanse and moisturizer my face at night.