Fromsunscreen denialtotanning nasal spray,I take great pride in debunkingviral beauty trendsbut today, Im defending one.
Because unlike the aforementioned fads, TikToks morning shed movement doesnt deserve the amount of flak that its getting.
Dont worry, the trend doesnt require any actual shedding or peeling of skin.
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Am I reading too much into it?
But as a beauty editor, its a sensitive subject.
How do I know?
I called some viral morning shedders.
Its a ritualistic thing for me; its time that I have for myself.
It is what it is.
This is what I do to improve my mental health and my mood, West says.
Like I said, it changes my entire perspective the next morning.
Im so glad that I did it the night before.
Maureen Osei, an analyst living in Raleigh, North Carolina, feels the same way.
The ritual aspect is what drew me to the morning shed, she says.
As for how Osei feels about it?
For some morning shedders, its actually more sustainable than topical treatments packaged in plastic.
Texas-based content creatorMayte Myers, for example, tries to use the least single-use products possible.
“Everything in my shed is washable and reusable, she says.
Its also what she does to feel her best on her budget.
From there, the routine kept expanding.
Though for Myers, elaborate skin-care routines are comfortably familiar.
As for what dermatologists have to say about the trend?
When the contents of a morning shed ritual are broken down however, some do have legitimate benefits.
Some people find the more extreme additions, like chin straps and mouth tape, to be useful too.
Also be sure to conduct regular patch tests and not overload your skin.
The most important part of a skin-care routine is consistency, Dr. Camp concludes.
No product will provide durable results with one use.
