How to Do a 5-Minute Face Massage for Glowing Skin

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I’ll be honest—when I first heard the word slugging, I pictured something messy and maybe a little weird. The name doesn’t exactly scream “beauty glow-up,” right? But after one too many winter mornings of waking up with tight, flaky skin, I decided to give it a try.

How to Do a 5-Minute Face Massage for Glowing Skin

Now? I can’t imagine my night routine without it.

So, What Is Slugging?

Slugging is this wonderfully simple Korean skincare trick where you take an occlusive product—think plain petroleum jelly or a gentle balm—and seal in your skincare at night. You just layer it over your moisturizer as the very last step before bed.

It’s like tucking your face under the coziest blanket so all the hydration stays exactly where it belongs—in your skin.

The term “slugging” comes from the glossy, slightly slimy finish you get after applying it. (Yes, you’ll look like a glazed doughnut. Yes, it’s worth it.)

Why I Started Slugging (and Why I Haven’t Stopped)

For me, it was pure desperation. My skin gets moody in cold weather—red, itchy, and dry no matter how much cream I slather on. Slugging changed that in a single night.

Here’s what it’s done for me:

  • Locked in hydration so I wake up with soft, plump skin instead of tightness.

  • Calmed redness around my cheeks that usually flares up in winter.

  • Helped my skincare actually work by keeping serums from evaporating overnight.

How I Do It (The Simple Way)

  1. Cleanse gently – No harsh foaming cleansers; I stick to something creamy and hydrating.

  2. Layer hydrating serums – Hyaluronic acid is my go-to before slugging.

  3. Moisturize well – I use a lightweight cream so my skin already feels comfortable.

  4. Seal it in – Just a pea-sized amount of petroleum jelly over my whole face.

💡 Tip: If you’re nervous about feeling greasy, start by slugging only your driest areas—like your cheeks or under eyes.

Is Slugging for Everyone?

Not quite.
It’s amazing if you have:

  • Dry or dehydrated skin

  • A damaged skin barrier

  • Redness or irritation from weather

But I wouldn’t recommend it if you have:

  • Oily, acne-prone skin (it can trap oil and cause breakouts)

  • Combination skin without dry patches

  • Active retinol or acid treatments (slugging might trap irritation in)

My Honest Thoughts

Slugging isn’t some complicated beauty hack—it’s literally one extra step, and it’s saved my skin in the colder months. I wake up with baby-soft skin that looks like I’ve been drinking a gallon of water every day (spoiler: I haven’t).

It’s not glamorous, it’s not expensive, and yes—you will look shiny in bed. But if you’ve been struggling with dryness, it might just be the glow-up your skin has been waiting for.


How to Do a 5-Minute Face Massage for Glowing Skin

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