There are plenty of TikTok-famous skincare products and techniques we love (in fact, we have slugging to thank for helping our skin stay moisturized all winter!), and we’re always on the hunt for more social media-approved ways to step up our skincare game. Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about skin cycling, a routine that dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe uses to refer to a four-night framework intended to help minimize skin irritation and to maintain the skin’s moisture barrier while using a retinoid. Below, we asked Dr. Bowe to teach us how to skin cycle and explain the benefits of the method. Keep reading to find out how you can try skin cycling at home, plus watch our editor try the routine herself, below. 
