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Milk is a hot topic.

hailey bieber with the milk skincare trend

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And it doesn’t stop there.

That’s the French word for milk and often refers to the consistency of a product.

Less obscure, though, are formulas that straight up say milk on them, likeHailey Bieber’snewRhode Glazing Milk.

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What is milk skin care?

Milk has been used for centuries as a natural beauty remedy due to its beneficial properties for the skin.

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Who should be using milky skin care and how does it benefit the complexion?

Anyone can use a skin milk, says Dr. Weschsler.

So, in most cases, they’re on the gentler side.

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Skin milks are especially good to explore if you have dry or sensitive skin, says Dr. Robinson.

How can you incorporate skin milk into your routine?

And they come in many forms, from cleansing milks to body milks and everything in between.

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There are plenty of calming and nourishing formulas along with others that provide a rich, creamy lather.

The essence [or milk toner] is meant to do the oppositehydrate and nurture the skin.

He recommends using one right after cleansing as the first step in your routine.

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Dr. Bhanusali recommends milk as part of your retinol sandwich.

This is a beloved derm hack for tempering the drying and irritating side effects of retinol.

Find a few of our favorite milky skin care products, below.

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