"Morning Shed Update": Insufficient beauty rest now demands additional rejuvenation methods
In the world of beauty and fashion, a new trend has emerged that has taken the internet by storm – the Morning Shed. This trend, popularized on platforms like TikTok, suggests that the eight hours of sleep are not just for rest, but a beauty construction site.
The Morning Shed involves a nightly beauty routine that is as extensive as it is expensive. From heatless curlers and silk caps to face masks and chin straps, people are layering multiple beauty products under occlusive masks for several hours during sleep. One of the latest innovations in this trend is the "Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap" from Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims, which resembles Hannibal Lecter's mask. Notably, this product sold out within a few hours of its release.
However, dermatologists are expressing concerns about this practice. They warn that the wild mixing of serums and creams under an occlusive mask for several hours during sleep is a "recipe for disaster." The potential risks include restricted circulation and facial swelling, skin irritation and damage, and discomfort that may disturb sleep quality.
Dr. Louise N. Hanson from Durham University has analyzed the Morning Shed trend and its historical connection to time- and money-consuming beauty practices. Her analysis suggests that while the Morning Shed trend is not as dangerous as extreme beauty risks in the past, it still fits into this historical pattern.
Vogue explains that the Morning Shed trend aims to optimize beauty during sleep. The goal is to wake up looking better by using the time spent sleeping to perform a beauty routine that has already worked by the time one wakes up. However, this trend continues the centuries-old tradition of beauty practices that are time-consuming and costly.
It's important to note that the Morning Shed trend also involves removing all beauty aids in the morning, often in front of a running camera. This includes the use of mouth adhesive tape, which can cause breathing difficulties, restricted oxygen flow, and skin irritations due to the adhesive.
Experts generally recommend simpler night-time skincare routines (cleanser, moisturizer, night serum) over complicated overnight layering. Clinically supervised treatments and gentle facial massage techniques (e.g., gua sha and lymphatic drainage) are safer alternatives to achieve sculpting effects.
In conclusion, while the Morning Shed trend is visually appealing and popular, it poses concerns related to circulation, skin health, breathing safety, and overall comfort that users should carefully consider. A balanced approach to skincare and beauty is always the best approach.
- The Morning Shed trend, a beauty construction site during sleep, also attempts to infiltrate the realms of science and health-and-wellness, as some proponents claim that these beauty practices can contribute to overall wellness.
- Contrasting the extravagant lifestyle of the Morning Shed trend, a simple sleep routine focusing on lifestyle factors like adequate hours of sleep, proper diet, and regular exercise, can also significantly improve health and appearance.
- The fashion-and-beauty realm is not merely about aesthetics; it also influences a person's lifestyle choices and priorities, like choosing between the extreme Morning Shed trend or a balanced approach to health, wellness, and appearance.
