Discover Rodial’s expert-approved approach to skin cycling—a simple, four-night skincare routine designed to maximize the benefits of active ingredients while minimizing irritation. With just a few well-chosen products and glow-worthy results, this method is perfect for a clearer, more resilient complexion.

What Is Skin Cycling?

Skin cycling is a bedtime ritual popularized by skincare experts like Dr. Whitney Bowe. It follows a structured four-night cycle:

• Night 1 — Exfoliate with a gentle AHA/BHA product like the Vitamin C Brightening Pads

• Night 2 — Apply a retinol-based treatment such as Retinol Resurfacing Pads

• Nights 3 & 4 — Focus on recovery using hydrating formulas like Dragon’s Blood Jelly or Velvet Cream 

This routine supports skin renewal and collagen production while giving your skin the rest it needs to recover and strengthen.

Why Skin Cycling Works

Alternating between active and recovery nights helps to:

• Prevent over-exfoliation and irritation

• Support skin barrier function

• Maximize ingredient effectiveness

• Improve brightness, texture, and elasticity over time 

By giving the active ingredients space to work—and allowing cooling recovery nights—you’re creating healthier, more radiant skin without overwhelm.

How to Use It with Rodial Products 

Rodial offers everything you need to build a complete skin-cycling setup:

Night 1 – Exfoliation Night

• Product: Vit C Brightening Cleansing Pad

• Why: Gently removes dead skin cells and brightens while minimizing build-up and congestion 

• Follow-Up: Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Velvet Cream to hydrate deeply and support the skin barrier.

Night 2 – Retinol Night

• Product: Retinol Resurfacing Pad

• Why: Smooths texture, targets fine lines, and refines tone while preserving moisture 

• Finish: Retinol Eye Serum and Dragon’s Blood Velvet Cream to hydrate and soothe.

Nights 3 & 4 – Recovery Nights

• Products: Bee Venom Cleansing Balm + Dragon’s Blood Jelly Mask or Velvet Cream

• Why: Focus solely on restoring hydration, calming inflammation, and reinforcing the skin barrier 

Who Will Benefit

This method is excellent for those with:

• Dull, congested, or uneven skin tone

• Early signs of aging, pigmentation, or texture concerns

• Sensitive skin that reacts to daily exfoliants or retinol use

It’s especially effective for optimizing results without overloading skin with too many actives.

Morning Routine: Keep It Simple

• Cleanse using a gentle cleanser or pad

• Treat with Vitamin C serum (or hydrating essence)

• Moisturise to lock in hydration

• Protect with SPF daily—even on recovery days

By pairing active nights with recovery nights, Rodial’s Skin Cycling strategy promotes stronger, smoother, more illuminated skin. It’s a smarter routine rooted in results—and easy to adapt to your schedule and skin type.