What is Slugging? Dermatologist reacts to TikTok Trend | Curology

Slathering your face in Vaseline may sound like a pore-clogging nightmare, but the FYP promises of moisturizing magic are hard to ignore. Laura Coral PA-C, one of our dermatology providers, dives into all the slugging secrets-sharing her expert take on if this trend is a skincare holy grail or a total fail.
Learn more about slugging from Curology's skincare experts → bit.ly/3wrOjXZ
As a reminder, we’re here to tell you what we know. That’s why our information is evidence-based and fact-checked by medical experts. However, our product recommendations are not paid endorsements. Everyone’s skin is unique-the best way to get advice is to talk to your healthcare provider.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:11 - What is Slugging?
0:25 - How does slugging help your skin?
0:43 - Where does slugging fit in my skincare routine?
1:06 - What products are used for slugging?
1:15 - Is slugging acne-safe?
1:33 - Can I slug with retinoid?
1:58 - Final verdict: Is slugging a skincare grail or fail?
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[@lindsay833]

Very helpful! Great video, thank you!

[@Curology]

So glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it. Let us know if there are any other topics you'd like us to cover - we're open to suggestions! 💜

[@millytilly4511]

Slugging saved my dry skin this winter

[@Curology]

Some dermatologists recommend petrolatum (AKA products like vaseline) to repair the skin barrier, support wound healing, and prevent water evaporation, so this checks out. Glad it works for you! 💜

[@AlanaBrookePowell]

What do y’all do for your hair? Mine gets greasy faster when I slug

[@bethbanfill6049]

DRY SHAMPOO

[@bethbanfill6049]

I GO THROUGH ALOT OF IT

[@cuitey6]

What about naturally oily skin?

[@Curology]

Good news! First, though pure petroleum might feel heavy on oily and acne-prone skin, it’s nice to know that it's actually acne-safe! If you have oily skin, you might want to skip heavy, occlusive moisturizers since they might make your skin seem oilier. Instead, you can try lightweight moisturizer with ingredients like glycerin. Hope this helps!
You can read more about slugging here → bit.ly/3wrOjXZ

[@KrYsTaLrEd10]

Yet another trend that people have been doing for decades………

[@Curology]

You're right! Slugging isn’t a new skincare trend at all-in fact, moisturizing with Vaseline is super old school. Chalk this up to what's "old" becoming "new" again!