Exploring the morning shed routine: is it worth the hype?

TikTok content creators have started a trend called the morning shed routine which showcases people's over-complicated beauty routines, which includes an excessive amount of products.

This includes hair bonnets, under-eye masks, overnight sheet masks, chin and jaw straps as well as hand and lip masks that people sleep in and then "shed" them the next morning.

This trend has been popularised since last year and it has seen creators such as Mayte Myers sharing videos about what her morning shed routine entails. 

Are these morning sheds over-hyped? 

According to an article by "Calm Blog", there are positives and negatives to the trend. 

Pros

1. When layering skin products, you are helping your skin stay hydrated and moisturised. This is especially beneficial for those who have dry skin.

2. The routine can also help reduce acne and breakouts. When using the right products for your skin type, you will eventually be able to target any skin problem that you may have.

3.One may improve their skin texture as well as skin tone. With a consistent routine, you can reduce pores and even out your skin.

4. Eventually, there is a possibility of improving your skin's health but it all depends on using the correct products.

Cons

1. Since you will be sleeping in a lot of beauty tools like mouth tape and chin straps - you might end up being uncomfortable and this might affect the quality of your sleep.

2. As this trend requires many products, you might not end up using them as the months passes,  leading to a waste of money. 

3. Using a lot of products is not always beneficial. If you do not know your skin type, you will clog your pores if you have acne prone skin.

4. Seeing influencers use these products and have amazing skin might lead to one having unrealistic expectations when it comes to one's skin. This can affect your self-esteem.

Stick to what you know

These trends always come and go. The same influencer that is participating in the morning shed routine, is also that influencer that will tell you in future that you should minimise your skin care products.

Sticking to what you know is how you will never go wrong. A simple 5-step skin care routine can also drastically improve the condition of your skin.

Consult with a dermatologist if you want to know your skin type and what kind of products you should use in order to improve your skin.

It is also vital to remember that everyone is different and that societal beauty standards do not define you as a person.