Overview

• The 'morning shed' trend involves intensive overnight skincare routines that are removed in the morning.
• Popularized on TikTok, the trend has accumulated millions of views but has divided opinions among users.
• Dermatologists warn that many of the practices, such as mouth taping, may be ineffective or harmful.
• Critics argue the trend reflects unrealistic beauty standards and overconsumption of products.
• Some elements, like silk hair bonnets, are harmless, but others could disrupt natural physiological processes.