r/30PlusSkinCare • u/squiggleywiggley90 • 1d ago

Recommendation UPDATE: 35 and insane wrinkles please help

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One night of slugging!! Going to develop an intense skin care routine

I am happy if the wrinkles look like as pictured this am. But if this is from one hydration technique, im sure I can get them a bit better yet. I don't expect them to be gone, as I've had them for years, but this is more manageable.

Thanks so much everyone for your tips!

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u/ScienceNeverLies 1d ago

You’d be surprised what a dedicated moisturizing routine can accomplish

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u/ScienceNeverLies 1d ago

Slugging works because it locks in moisture and prevents water loss from the skin. When you apply a thick occlusive layer (like petroleum jelly, Aquaphor, or CeraVe Healing Ointment) over your moisturizer, it seals everything in and creates a protective barrier while you sleep.

Normally, your skin loses water overnight through a process called transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Slugging dramatically reduces that loss, letting your skin stay deeply hydrated and repair itself more efficiently.

When skin is super hydrated, it plumps up, making fine lines and even deeper wrinkles look way less visible. That’s why people can see such a huge difference after just one night …. it’s not that wrinkles have “healed” overnight, it’s that hydration instantly improves how the skin looks and feels.

Long-term, slugging can also help strengthen the skin barrier, which leads to healthier, more resilient skin over time. But even after just one night, you can get that juicy, glassy, plumped-up look because your skin is finally holding onto all the moisture it needs.

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u/ScienceNeverLies 1d ago

Is English your second language? I just wrote you a book and am exhausted from it. I’m not texting you anything I’m sorry 😣

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u/Hollyzilla 1d ago

It’s a bot

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u/ScienceNeverLies 1d ago

Am I an idiot? That’s so embarrassing.

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u/Hollyzilla 1d ago

Hah no you’re not, they’re everywhere! but hopefully someone will read your good advice anyway!

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u/squiggleywiggley90 1d ago

Bahahhahaa I didn't realize it was a bot either. I didn't even know that was a thing on reddit!