How to Start Skin Cycling — Without the Irritation

If you’ve ever overloaded your routine with exfoliants, actives, and harsh treatments — only to end up with irritated, breakout-prone skin — you’re not alone.

What your skin is asking for isn’t more products.

It’s balance.

That’s where skin cycling comes in — and at Positine, we’re doing it better: with bakuchiol, not retinoids.

Wait, What is Skin Cycling?

Skin cycling is a dermatologist-approved routine that helps you get the benefits of active ingredients (like exfoliants or retinol alternatives) while giving your skin time to recover.

Instead of using harsh actives every night, you cycle between treatment and recovery.

The result?

Stronger skin barrier, less irritation, and a healthy, consistent glow.

Positine’s Skin Cycling Routine

We’ve simplified the process with just 4 nights — no guesswork, no 10-step routines. And yes, it works beautifully even for sensitive skin.

Night 1: Exfoliation

Clear away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal smoother texture.

Use:

AHA Peeling Concentrate — A gentle exfoliating serum with lactic and mandelic acids to resurface without stripping.

Night 2: Bakuchiol Night

Here’s where we do things differently.

Instead of retinoids, we use bakuchiol — a plant-based alternative proven to improve acne, texture, and fine lines without the side effects.

Why bakuchiol > retinoids?

• Non-irritating
• Pregnancy safe
• Won’t cause flaking or peeling
• Calms and corrects

Use:

Bakuchiol + Peptides Serum — Packed with firming peptides, hydrating glycerin, and soothing bakuchiol for glow without redness.

Nights 3 & 4: Recovery Mode

No actives. Just love. These nights are all about hydration and barrier repair.

Use:

Sensitive Skin Moisturiser — A calming blend of panthenol (B5), ceramides, centella, and squalane to soothe, hydrate, and rebuild.

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Calming Facial Oil with CBD — Locks in moisture and reduces inflammation with plant oils and CBD.

Then… Repeat.

Consistency over chaos. Balance over burnouts.

That’s how you finally stop “starting over” with your skin.

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Explore our Skin Cycling Essentials here:

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