Your Winter Skin Strategy Starts Here (No Slugging Required)
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” — Paul Theroux
Winter is coming… and our skin knows it before the calendar does. If you live in a colder climate, you know the drill.
You go to bed looking fine and wake up wondering what on earth happened while you slept. Your face feels tight, dull, rough — like the cold night air crept into your bedroom and stole every drop of moisture.
I used to reach for more moisturizers, hoping they would help. I’d slather it on, feel that momentary relief, and then an hour later? Dry again. So, I did what many of us do when we’re desperate for answers: I turned to the internet.
And suddenly, every video, every “dermatologist reacts” clip, every influencer had the same magic solution: “You should try slugging.” Slugging? Never heard of it.
These videos showed people going to bed looking like they’d glazed themselves with cake icing. Their cheeks reflected light like polished glass. So, naturally, I tried it.
Let’s just say: Waking up feeling like I had shrink-wrapped my face in jelly was… an experience. It wasn’t for me.
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” — Paul Theroux
Winter is coming… and our skin knows it before the calendar does. If you live in a colder climate, you know the drill.
You go to bed looking fine and wake up wondering what on earth happened while you slept. Your face feels tight, dull, rough — like the cold night air crept into your bedroom and stole every drop of moisture.
I used to reach for more moisturizers, hoping they would help. I’d slather it on, feel that momentary relief, and then an hour later? Dry again. So, I did what many of us do when we’re desperate for answers: I turned to the internet.
And suddenly, every video, every “dermatologist reacts” clip, every influencer had the same magic solution: “You should try slugging.” Slugging? Never heard of it.
These videos showed people going to bed looking like they’d glazed themselves with cake icing. Their cheeks reflected light like polished glass. So, naturally, I tried it.
Let’s just say: Waking up feeling like I had shrink-wrapped my face in jelly was… an experience. It wasn’t for me.
Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” - Helen Keller
Did you know your body uses its sense of smell to evoke emotion?
Some realtors bake cookies in a house they are showing to bring their potential buyers a sense of home and comfort. They hope the aroma of warm baked goods entices pleasant emotions.
And want to know a pretty darn unbelievable secret? We can hijack our senses.
This simple fact has caused an explosion of interest in aromatherapy in recent years. People are discovering that they have the power to unlock emotions with smell.
From diffusers and candles to cleaning products, consumers buy both the product and the power of the scent. The result is more than just a pleasant aroma greeting them.
Check out two popular scents and the practical ways to incorporate them into your skincare routine.
Get ready to let your sense of smell aid your mind to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
What is Slugging?
Slugging is a skincare trend where you apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly (think Vaseline or Aquaphor) as the last step in your nighttime routine.
Most videos show the same process: first, you apply skincare on damp skin, then apply your moisturizer, and then you smear a layer of petroleum jelly on top to “seal everything in.”
The jelly forms a plastic-wrap-like seal to lock in moisture as you sleep.
What is Slugging?
Slugging is a skincare trend where you apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly (think Vaseline or Aquaphor) as the last step in your nighttime routine.
Most videos show the same process: first, you apply skincare on damp skin, then apply your moisturizer, and then you smear a layer of petroleum jelly on top to “seal everything in.”
The jelly forms a plastic-wrap-like seal to lock in moisture as you sleep.
And yes, that barrier can help you wake up looking “glazed” or “glowy.” But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: Slugging doesn’t hydrate your skin.
It just traps what’s already there. If your skin isn’t hydrated and nourished underneath, slugging simply seals in dryness.
What is Slugging?
Slugging is a skincare trend where you apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly (think Vaseline or Aquaphor) as the last step in your nighttime routine.
Most videos show the same process: first, you apply skincare on damp skin, then apply your moisturizer, and then you smear a layer of petroleum jelly on top to “seal everything in.”
The jelly forms a plastic-wrap-like seal to lock in moisture as you sleep. And yes, that barrier can help you wake up looking “glazed” or “glowy.” But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: Slugging doesn’t hydrate your skin.
It just traps what’s already there. If your skin isn’t hydrated and nourished underneath, slugging simply seals in dryness.
And yes, that barrier can help you wake up looking “glazed” or “glowy.” But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: Slugging doesn’t hydrate your skin.
It just traps what’s already there. If your skin isn’t hydrated and nourished underneath, slugging simply seals in dryness.
Slugging and mature skin
This is where slugging starts to fall apart for many women.
As we move into our 50s and beyond, our skin naturally produces less oil. Estrogen drops. Our moisture barrier becomes more fragile.
Instead of bouncing back, winter dryness lingers — tightness around the mouth, flaky patches around the nose, makeup that suddenly settles into places it never used to.
So what happens when you put petroleum jelly over already dry, thirsty skin?
Nothing changes. Petroleum jelly doesn’t hydrate. It doesn’t moisturize. And it offers zero nourishment.
It simply sits on the surface, trapping whatever is underneath — whether that’s moisture or dryness. If the underlying skincare wasn’t hydrating enough, slugging just seals in the problem.
Our skin doesn’t need to be sealed off under a barrier. It needs to be supported, hydrated, and strengthened.
Slugging and mature skin
This is where slugging starts to fall apart for many women.
As we move into our 50s and beyond, our skin naturally produces less oil. Estrogen drops. Our moisture barrier becomes more fragile.
Instead of bouncing back, winter dryness lingers — tightness around the mouth, flaky patches around the nose, makeup that suddenly settles into places it never used to.
So what happens when you put petroleum jelly over already dry, thirsty skin? Nothing changes. Petroleum jelly doesn’t hydrate. It doesn’t moisturize. And it offers zero nourishment.
It simply sits on the surface, trapping whatever is underneath — whether that’s moisture or dryness. If the underlying skincare wasn’t hydrating enough, slugging just seals in the problem. Our skin doesn’t need to be sealed off under a barrier. It needs to be supported, hydrated, and strengthened.
Slugging and mature skin
This is where slugging starts to fall apart for many women.
As we move into our 50s and beyond, our skin naturally produces less oil. Estrogen drops. Our moisture barrier becomes more fragile.
Instead of bouncing back, winter dryness lingers — tightness around the mouth, flaky patches around the nose, makeup that suddenly settles into places it never used to.
So what happens when you put petroleum jelly over already dry, thirsty skin? Nothing changes. Petroleum jelly doesn’t hydrate. It doesn’t moisturize. And it offers zero nourishment.
It simply sits on the surface, trapping whatever is underneath — whether that’s moisture or dryness. If the underlying skincare wasn’t hydrating enough, slugging just seals in the problem. Our skin doesn’t need to be sealed off under a barrier. It needs to be supported, hydrated, and strengthened.
The Better Winter Routine
Slugging has the right concept: prevent moisture loss.
But petroleum jelly is not the best tool for mature skin.
Instead of trapping your skincare under a suffocating layer, we can achieve the same “seal-in” benefit — while actually feeding the skin — through strategic layering.
Here’s the winter routine that leaves skin soft, smooth, and glowing… without the jelly mask:
Step 1: Hydrate After cleansing, apply Vibriance Super C Serum while your skin is still slightly damp. This serum does more than add hydration — it delivers antioxidants, vitamin C, and plumping ingredients that help the skin retain water. It brightens dull winter skin and gives you a fresh, healthy starting point before moisturizing.
Step 2: Moisturize Next, apply Vibriance Moisturizing Cream to comfort and cushion the skin. This cream supports the skin barrier — the protective layer that keeps moisture in and irritants out. In winter, our barrier takes a beating from cold air, heaters, and wind. This step helps strengthen that barrier, so skin stays hydrated longer instead of drying out again an hour later.
Step 3: Nourish + Seal Finish by pressing a few drops of Vibriance Skin Revival Facial Oil onto the skin. This is where our approach differs from slugging. Instead of covering your face in petroleum jelly, we seal in moisture with a blend of nourishing oils that melt into the skin instead of sitting on top of it. The oil helps prevent moisture loss while feeding the skin with fatty acids and nutrients that strengthen the skin barrier over time. You get the sealing benefit — without the suffocating layer.
The Better Winter Routine
Slugging has the right concept: prevent moisture loss. But petroleum jelly is not the best tool for mature skin.
Don't trap your skincare under a suffocating layer.
The Better Winter Routine
Slugging has the right concept: prevent moisture loss. But petroleum jelly is not the best tool for mature skin.
Don't trap your skincare under a suffocating layer. Here’s the winter routine that leaves skin soft, smooth, and glowing… without the jelly mask:
Step 1: Hydrate After cleansing, apply Vibriance Super C Serum while your skin is still slightly damp. This serum does more than add hydration — it delivers antioxidants, vitamin C, and plumping ingredients that help the skin retain water.
It brightens dull winter skin and gives you a fresh, healthy starting point before moisturizing.
Step 2: Moisturize Next, apply Vibriance Moisturizing Cream to comfort and cushion the skin. This cream supports the skin barrier — the protective layer that keeps moisture in and irritants out.
In winter, our barrier takes a beating from cold air, heaters, and wind. This step helps strengthen that barrier, so skin stays hydrated longer instead of drying out again an hour later.
Step 3: Nourish + Seal Finish by pressing a few drops of Vibriance Skin Revival Facial Oil onto the skin. This is where our approach differs from slugging.
Instead of covering your face in petroleum jelly, we seal in moisture with a blend of nourishing oils that melt into the skin instead of sitting on top of it.
The oil helps prevent moisture loss while feeding the skin with fatty acids and nutrients that strengthen the skin barrier over time. You get the sealing benefit — without the suffocating layer.
Why This Approach Wins
Slugging has its moment, and it can work for some people — especially if their goal is simply to create a moisture barrier.
But if your goal is to deeply hydrate, replenish, and revive mature skin during winter (and support long-term skin health), creating a barrier isn’t enough.
Your skin deserves nutrition + hydration + moisture, sealed in with something that actually benefits your skin.
Super C + Moisturizing Cream + Skin Revival Oil is winter skincare done intelligently. Soft skin isn’t just the goal — it’s the result of giving your skin what it truly needs.
One final note: hydration also starts from the inside, so don’t forget to drink lots of water. Cheers to Positive Aging!
Instead of trapping your skincare under a suffocating layer, we can achieve the same “seal-in” benefit — while actually feeding the skin — through strategic layering.
Here’s the winter routine that leaves skin soft, smooth, and glowing… without the jelly mask: Step 1: Hydrate After cleansing, apply Vibriance Super C Serum while your skin is still slightly damp. This serum does more than add hydration — it delivers antioxidants, vitamin C, and plumping ingredients that help the skin retain water. It brightens dull winter skin and gives you a fresh, healthy starting point before moisturizing.
Step 2: Moisturize Next, apply Vibriance Moisturizing Cream to comfort and cushion the skin. This cream supports the skin barrier — the protective layer that keeps moisture in and irritants out. In winter, our barrier takes a beating from cold air, heaters, and wind. This step helps strengthen that barrier, so skin stays hydrated longer instead of drying out again an hour later.
Step 3: Nourish + Seal Finish by pressing a few drops of Vibriance Skin Revival Facial Oil onto the skin. This is where our approach differs from slugging. Instead of covering your face in petroleum jelly, we seal in moisture with a blend of nourishing oils that melt into the skin instead of sitting on top of it. The oil helps prevent moisture loss while feeding the skin with fatty acids and nutrients that strengthen the skin barrier over time. You get the sealing benefit — without the suffocating layer.
Why This Approach Wins
Slugging has its moment, and it can work for some people — especially if their goal is simply to create a moisture barrier.
But if your goal is to deeply hydrate, replenish, and revive mature skin during winter, creating a barrier isn’t enough.
Your skin deserves nutrition + hydration + moisture, sealed in with something that actually benefits your skin.
Super C + Moisturizing Cream + Skin Revival Oil is winter skincare done intelligently. Soft skin isn’t just the goal — it’s the result of giving your skin what it truly needs.
One final note: hydration also starts from the inside, so don’t forget to drink lots of water. Cheers to Positive Aging!
Why This Approach Wins (Every Time)
Slugging has its moment, and it can work for some people — especially if their goal is simply to create a moisture barrier.
But if your goal is to deeply hydrate, replenish, and revive mature skin during winter (and support long-term skin health), creating a barrier isn’t enough.
Your skin deserves nutrition + hydration + moisture, sealed in with something that actually benefits your skin.
Super C + Moisturizing Cream + Skin Revival Oil is winter skincare done intelligently. Soft skin isn’t just the goal — it’s the result of giving your skin what it truly needs.
One final note: hydration also starts from the inside, so don’t forget to drink lots of water. Cheers to Positive Aging!
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