Glass skin, slugging or skin cycling? Surgeon Dr Ashok Patel reveals which skincare trends actually work for Indian skin

Dr Ashok Patel, Aesthetic Surgeon and Founder, Brilliance Cosmocare, evaluates skincare trends like glass skin, skin cycling, and slugging for Indian skin.

Glass skin, rooted in South Korea, works for Indian skin if achieved through hydration and barrier health, not multi-step routines.

Skin cycling, originating in the US, aligns with dermatological advice by alternating active ingredients with recovery nights.

Dr Patel advises using these trends as starting points, not rigid rulebooks, and rebuilding the skin barrier instead of aggressive routines.