Is Slugging the Secret to Hydrated, Healthy Skin?

Slugging may have took off on TikTok, but the concept isn't groundbreaking. "It is not a new trend and has been in use for decades, from babies to older adults, to help treat and repair dry, sensitive skin," says Vanessa Coppola, FNP-BC, board certified nurse practitioner, aesthetic specialist and owner of Bare Aesthetic Medical Spa.

It works by helping to strengthen and repair the stratum corneum, a protective, lipid-rich membrane that forms the outermost layer of skin, according to Coppola. This membrane can get damaged by environmental factors, genetics and even skin care products.

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