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I Wore the Skims Face Wrap for a Weekend. Here’s What Happened

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So, to reap its full benefits, I tried the wrap out after my skin-care routine, wearing it through a variety of chores that get the lymphatic system going: walking the dog, watering the plants, and reading a book. The first thing I noticed was that my face flushed more quickly than normal, going a deep red all over. The second thing I noticed? Wearing it for an hour resulted in an oh-so-subtle slimming effect in the bottom half of my face, akin to the removal of a tiny amount of my ample buccal fat.

“Like a corset or compression stocking, the wrap may offer a very temporary cosmetic effect—if any,” says cosmetic dermatologist Kseniya Kobets, MD. During a wander down Austin’s busy South Congress—fully wrapped, of course—I waited for somebody, anybody to say something about how I looked. Yes, I was met with a few stares, but mostly silence. Not even a “Are you wearing the—” “Skims Face Wrap? Yes, I am” came my way. Guess those Texas manners were on full blast.

Yet dermatologist Dev Patel, MD, has warned that wearing “tight, non-breathable fabrics” can be harmful to the skin, trapping “sweat, oil, and bacteria.” “This increases the risk of breakouts, clogged pores, and irritation, particularly for acne-prone or sensitive-skin types,” Dr. Patel adds.

So what’s the final word from experts?

“For general use, I don’t recommend relying on the garment without a full understanding of what the body needs,” says Lanini. “Supporting the lymphatic system requires a broader approach—hydration, movement, breathing, and manual techniques.” Apparently no wrapping required.

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