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Face Basting 101

For Skin As Smooth As Your Baby's Butt

What is Face Basting?

Face basting is next-level slugging - a skincare trend where you apply a thick layer of diaper rash cream at night to moisturize and repair the skin barrier. While slugging is done with petrolatum, face basting uses a zinc-oxide based cream for additional skincare benefits. Zinc oxide has healing properties that can reduce redness and irritation, repair the skin barrier, and lock in moisture. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll have healthy, glowing skin – skin as smooth as your baby’s butt!

Face Basting Gone Viral

Face basting became popular in the winter of 2023, when an NYC dermatologist went viral on social media after sharing her hack for dealing with intense dryness that comes with winter skin. Since then, face basting has taken the internet by storm, and many people are reaping the benefits of this skincare trend.
Face Basting How-To

How to Face Baste Like a Pro

  1. Start with a clean, freshly washed face. Use a headband or hair tie to keep hair off your face and prevent any cream from getting in your hair
  2. Apply your serums, lotions and potions first, completing your evening skincare routine before applying diaper cream
  3. As the final step of your night-time routine, use clean hands to apply a THIN layer of Triple Paste to face. A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount of diaper cream. 
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  4. Sleep on your back to avoid getting any diaper cream on your pillow case