# Slugging Explained By A Dermatologist. The Skincare Trend Most People Get Wrong

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Podcast: [The Skin Real ®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569)
Published: 2026-03-14T13:25:59+00:00
Episode link: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/slugging-explained-by-a-dermatologist-the-skincare-trend-most-people-get-wrong/
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Duration seconds: 1055

## Resource

📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal TikTok and Instagram may have made Slugging famous, but dermatologists have relied on this technique for decades. In this episode, board certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down what slugging really is, how it works, and why most people do it wrong. Slugging uses a simple occlusive layer such as petrolatum to seal the skin barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss. The result is stronger hydration and improved barrier repair. While social media frames it as a trendy skincare hack, dermatologists often recommend it for eczema, psoriasis, post procedure healing, and severely dry skin. Dr. Mina explains why the order of your skincare routine matters, which products work best under a slugging layer, and why applying petrolatum over actives like retinoids or vitamin C often leads to irritation. She also shares when slugging helps, when it hurts your skin, and who should skip it completely. You will learn the dermatologist approved step by step method for slugging, the difference between traditional slugging and reverse slugging, and the simple products that work best. No expensive creams required. If you want a practical way to repair a damaged skin barrier and wake up with calmer, hydrated skin, this episode explains exactly how to do it safely. In this episode: 00:00 Intro00:42 What Slugging Actually Is02:10 Why Dermatologists Have Used Slugging For Decades03:45 How Slugging Protects The Skin Barrier05:00 The Biggest Slugging Mistake With Active Ingredients06:35 The Right Way To Layer Products Before Slugging08:05 Who Should Be Slugging09:30 Who Should Avoid Slugging11:05 Dermatologist Step By Step Slu…

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