Should teens add ‘slugging’ to their skincare routine?

In general, teens shouldn’t need to do this as part of their skincare routine – simply because your skin doesn’t need it! You might find that such a thick product could have the opposite effect on hormonal or delicate teen skin.

The petroleum jelly can also clog pores if layered on top of oil-based products or serums, so you could find that it causes breakouts, blackheads and more problems that you started with. Always look for products that are non-comedogenic, so they’re formulated to not clog pores.

If you’re finding that your skin is consistently on the dry side, stick to a thicker, deeply hydrating moisturiser (like our Universal Soft-Cream Moisturiser), or try a hydrating face mask (like our Moisture Fix Mask) once a week.

If you have used too many products and feel that your skin is consistently irritated, strip your products back and stick to a gentle moisturiser for a few weeks to help repair your skin barrier. Our Universal Soft-Cream Moisturiser or our Hydrate & Nourish Tonic Milk are gentle enough for this.