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Skin cycling: What to know and what skin care to use

WATCH: What to know about nightly ‘skin cycling’

Your skin always needs some extra love and attention but during the winter an enhanced routine should be top of mind.

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"During the winter, the skin barrier is especially prone to damage. That can show up as tight, dry skin, red patches, stinging or sensitivity," Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist, told "Good Morning America."

To put your best face forward, you may have considered a "skin cycling" routine, which includes using a nourishing cleanser nightly, a gentle exfoliator and rotating in both a retinoid night and recovery night.

You can scroll down for everything you may need to practice this wintertime skin care routine.

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Night 1: Exfoliation Night

Cleanser

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Price: $12.99 · From Dermstore

Exfoliator

Exfoliation Night

Price: $79 · From Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Price: $34 · From Dermstore

Moisturizer

Petite Bowe Glowe

Price: $35 · From Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Price: $13.97 · From Amazon

Night 2: Retinoid Night

Retinoid:

Acne Treatment Gel

Price: $17.99 · From Ulta Beauty

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

Price: $70 · From Dermstore

Moisturizer:

Petite Bowe Glowe

Price: $35 · From Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Price: $13.97 · From Amazon

Pro tip: "Never slug on retinoid night! Slugging is when you apply a layer of petroleum jelly as the final step in your skin care routine right before bed," Bowe said.

Nights 3 and 4: Recovery Nights

Moisturizer:

Petite Bowe Glowe

Price: $35 · From Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Price: $13.97 · From Amazon

Pro tip: "Slugging -- is fine on recovery nights if you do not have acne-prone skin," Bowe said.

Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 13 oz

Price: $19.99 · From Amazon

Pack of 2

Glossier After Baume

Price: $28 · From Glossier

Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream

Price: $15.99 · From Ulta Beauty