This article is a translation of the original French article “Skin Cycling: La Méthode Révolutionnaire pour Révéler l’Éclat de Votre Peau” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What is Skin Cycling?
Skin Cycling is a targeted approach that focuses on the cell renewal of the epidermis. By allowing the skin to regenerate effectively, it promotes better absorption of active ingredients and optimises their effectiveness while reducing the risk of irritation.
However, this routine focuses solely on renewing the epidermis and does not take into account other essential aspects of skincare. That does not mean they should be neglected! It is important to maintain a comprehensive skincare routine:
- Continue to cleanse your skin morning and evening with a suitable gentle cleanser.
- Include a mask once a week to purify or nourish your skin according to its needs.
- Use targeted skincare such as an eye contour product or a lip balm for complete care of your skin.
We therefore recommend complementing Skin Cycling with a morning and evening skincare routine to ensure continuous hydration and optimal protection against external aggressors. Taking care of your skin every day is essential to maximise the benefits of this innovative method and preserve its natural radiance.
A 4-Night Programme
Night 1: Exfoliation
The aim of this first night is to prepare the skin by removing dead cells and promoting the absorption of active ingredients:
- Use exfoliating acids such as AHAs (fruit acids) and glycolic acid for a fresh-skin effect.
- Apply a Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel to gently purify and unclog pores.
Why? Exfoliated skin better absorbs the active ingredients applied on the following nights.
Night 2: Retinol
This is the moment to introduce a powerful treatment to stimulate cell renewal:
- Apply a Retinol Corrective Serum to smooth and correct skin irregularities.
- This serum reduces wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots and improves skin firmness thanks to its formula rich in pure retinol, niacinamide, an amino acid complex and 15% Mesotides.
Why? Retinol is one of the most effective active ingredients for evening out skin tone, smoothing the skin and stimulating collagen production.
Nights 3 & 4: Hydration & Repair
After exfoliation and retinol, the skin needs to regenerate and be protected:
- Use a hyaluronic acid moisturising serum to deeply nourish the skin.
- Apply skincare rich in ceramides and soothing active ingredients to restore the skin barrier.
- The Hydrating H.A. Complex Serum is perfect for intensely hydrating and soothing sensitised skin.
Why? This step is essential to limit irritation and strengthen the skin after applying powerful active ingredients.
Our tips for avoiding irritation
- Go gradually: Start by applying retinol twice a week, then increase gradually according to your skin’s tolerance.
- Strategic pairing: Combine retinol with moisturising agents such as hyaluronic acid or squalane to limit dryness.
- Avoid incompatibilities: Do not mix retinol and vitamin C on the same evening and limit aggressive exfoliation.
Prolong the results
Daily sun protection is essential to protect skin sensitised by retinol and prevent new dark spots from appearing. Appropriate hydration prolongs the benefits of Skin Cycling for radiant skin day after day.
