Does the ‘morning shed’ work? Dermatologist says no.

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The “morning shed” routine involves removing layers of beauty products in the morning, after wearing them through the night.

According to an expert, not only is this routine ineffective, but it may be a façade.

Social media influencers are posting videos of themselves removing an ensemble of complicated beauty products worn throughout the night, a trend known as the “morning shed” that is taking TikTok by storm but concerning some dermatologists.

“Word on the street is baddies are going to bed looking like this now,” one influencer said while pointing at her face mask, jaw strap and silk bonnet, in one viral TikTok video with more than 11 million views. “Girl what? You don’t have a morning shed routine? No, not okay. Come with me; let me show you how I do this entire thi