NakedPoppy INNER CIRCLE IS 'SKIN CYCLING' RIGHT FOR YOU? TikTok has spawned more beauty trends than we can count, from makeup hacks to skincare advice. The latest one to hit the #ForYou page? Skin cycling. The term, coined by New York City dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe last year, is a way to structure your evening skincare routine. Designed to baby your skin barrier — which you might already know is essential for skin health — the trend can offer legit benefits for all skin types, but is especially helpful for those with sensitive skin or dryness. And we're kind of obsessed, because it's one way to get major results while spending less time applying your skincare. With that, here's what you need to know about skin cycling: * Skin cycling involves rotating your skincare products so that you aren't using multiple actives (for example, retinol and a chemical exfoliant) in one night. This gives your skin time to recover in between. * While it’s new to social media, it’s not especially new to pros in the skincare world. It's something derms and estheticians have recommended for awhile... so it's science-backed. * Consider skin cycling if you're new to using "high performance" skincare, so any products that generally require an acclimation period. It's also useful if you see signs of skin barrier damage, like dryness, uneven texture, or breakouts. * A skin cycling schedule can take different forms, but here's a sample five-night cycling routine. On each night, make sure you're both cleansing and moisturizing: Night 1: Incorporate chemical exfoliation. Consider the Odacité Bioactive Rose Gommage, which uses papaya and pineapple enzymes to shed dead skin cells. Night 2: Recovery night.Take a night off from actives and stick with moisturizer only. Plescia recommends a nutrient-dense facial oil like NakedPoppy Revitalizing Organic Facial Oil (applied on damp skin for the moisturizer effect). Night 3: Incorporate a retinol. Use the NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil for its clinically backed effects, including making skin look visibly brighter and smoother — all without the usual redness and irritation. Night 4: Recovery night. Repeat Night 2. Night 5: Recovery night. Repeat Night 2. Then, take it from the top. Enjoy! 🧖‍♀️ Shop New and Top-Rated For You ASK NAKEDPOPPY Have a question about clean skincare or makeup? Hit reply to this email and our experts will answer the most common Q’s! ✨ Today, in a special retinol-related edition, NakedPoppy’s research scientist Marisa weighs in. Q: Can the NakedPoppy retinol help with my stretch marks? Going to be really honest with you: stretch marks, which are super common by the way, can be difficult to address. With that said, one of the most studied and reliable approaches to lessening the look of stretch marks is to keep the area moisturized using natural plant oils. These are full of antioxidants, nutrients, and fatty acids. Consider using the NakedPoppy Radiance Body Oil or NakedPoppy Revitalize Organic Facial Oil, both of which contain nutrient-dense plant oils to help keep that area supple. (Note: we haven't done studies specifically looking at how these products affect stretch marks.) You *could* use the retinol for the stretch marks since retinoids can help with cell turnover and building collagen, but that's honestly a less cost effective option to use on your body. Q: What's the shelf life [of the NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil]? A: Unopened, it's usable for up to one year. But as far as once you open it, you'll want to use it within 6 months. With retinol, fresher is better, and that's why we make Renew in small batches. Store it in a cool dark place and enjoy! Shop New and Top-Rated For You IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Here's what we've been buzzing about lately: * Meet the NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil, Your New Skincare Addiction 💙 * Got Stressed Face? Here's What You Can Do About It 🧖‍♀️ * Over-Exfoliation: How to Identify It and What to Do About It ✨ * Skincare Goals: How to Set and Achieve Them For Your Best Skin Yet 🤍 * Your End-All, Be-All Guide to Body Oil 💫 PS, or PSA rather: if you're thinking about picking up the just-launched NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil at the intro price, or other new clean beauty, now is a good time. Right now, orders of $125+ come with a complimentary NakedPoppy Awaken Eye Cream Mini, which retails for $25. To qualify, just add $125+ to cart. Enjoy, clean beauties! FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO FRIENDS — AND JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM! Button Text © 2022 NakedPoppy. All Rights Reserved 268 Bush Street, San Francisco, California 94115