The third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives continues to capture attention with its stars revealing personal beauty and wellness routines. Recently, fashion designer Seema Sajdeh opened up about her nighttime skincare ritual, known as “slugging,” which she claims works wonders for achieving glowing skin.
Slugging involves applying a thick layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, to the skin before bedtime to lock in moisture. Sajdeh, joined by her close friend and social media influencer Orhan Awatramani (also known as Orry), explained the benefits of this practice during an episode of the show.
“It’s obvious as you get older your skin loses moisture. So whatever your nighttime routine, just lock it with a generous amount of Vaseline or petroleum jelly and go to sleep. In the morning, you will see your skin has taken in the moisture, leaving it glistening,” Seema shared.
Her glowing results have also inspired Fabulous Lives co-star Neelam Kothari, who has since adopted the routine. Sajdeh reassured Neelam, who had concerns about acne, that petroleum jelly wouldn’t exacerbate her skin issues.
What is Slugging?
Slugging is a skincare technique that uses petroleum jelly as the final step in your nighttime regimen to seal in moisture and lock in other beauty products. This thick layer serves as a barrier to prevent overnight moisture loss, allowing your skin to absorb all the nutrients from your previous skincare steps.
Benefits of Petroleum Jelly
Using petroleum jelly in this way has multiple benefits. It helps retain moisture, soothes dry skin, and assists other products in penetrating deeper into the skin. Additionally, petroleum jelly is known for its ability to dissolve makeup, including waterproof mascara, and can also be used as a lip balm to prevent chapping.
How to Incorporate Slugging Into Your Routine
To successfully practice slugging, follow these four steps:
Cleanse Your Skin: Start with a thorough face wash to remove dirt, oil, and impurities, creating a clean base for your skincare routine.
Follow Your Skincare Routine: Apply any moisturizing or hydrating products you typically use. These will be locked in by the petroleum jelly layer.
Apply Petroleum Jelly: Gently apply a generous amount of petroleum jelly over your face to seal in the moisture and products underneath.
Wake Up to Soft, Hydrated Skin: The next morning, wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any residue, revealing hydrated, healthy skin.
Sajdeh’s nighttime skincare ritual has sparked interest among viewers, and with Kothari and other celebrities adopting the practice, slugging is fast becoming a favorite beauty trend for those looking for softer, glowing skin.
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