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Is your skin purging a real thing?
Many have questioned whether skin purging is real. It may seem contradictory that continuing to use a product through breakouts and holding on through some serious bad skin days can result in your complexion eventually clearing. But purging is absolutely real—especially if you have acne-prone skin to begin with.
Is skin purging a myth?
But hear us out. When it comes to skincare folklore, we know one thing for sure: active ingredients are definitely NOT a myth. In other words, a lot of active ingredients can actually cause your skin to break out more initially, due to a process known as—yep, you guessed it—skin purging.
What makes your skin purge?
Skin purging occurs when you start using a new product that contains chemical exfoliants such as alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and retinoids, all of which speed up the rate of skin cell turnover (the rate at which you shed dead skin cells and replace them with new cells), says Dr. Gonzalez.
How bad can skin purging get?
Ultimately, skin purging is not a bad thing – it’s just a sign that your skin is getting used to a retinoid or skin acid. If you have skin purging, you may experience whiteheads, blackheads, dryness, or even flaking.
Can niacinamide cause skin purging?
Though some people do report experiencing irritation and breakouts after using the ingredient, niacinamide is unlikely to cause purging. That’s because it doesn’t affect the skin in a way that usually triggers purging.
Can hyaluronic acid cause purging?
Does Hyaluronic Acid Cause Purging? If you have experienced a breakout after using a hyaluronic acid product, it is highly unlikely to be due to ‘purging’ unless the product also contains an AHA, BHA, or retinoid (e.g. retinol, retinaldehyde).
How do you treat skin purging?
Here are some tips for you to follow while your skin is purging:
- Avoid popping any of those pimples or excessive touching of the face.
- Do your best to avoid harsh chemicals or exfoliants.
- Ease your skin into new products, especially those containing active ingredients.
- Avoid extended sun exposure during skin purging.
Is skin purging an actual thing?
Skin purging is an actual thing; as in there’s definitely some good stuff happening when your skin mixes well with a product. The downside? There’s not much you can do to speed up the process once it starts, and some are more prone to it than others.
How to tell if your skin is purging or breaking out?
The Difference Between A Purge & A Breakout. This allows anything nasty lurking underneath the skin to come to the surface & be cleared away. A negative reaction can be anything from just breaking out to redness, pain & rashes. The only time you should experience skin purging is if you’ve used something with an active ingredient.
Is your skin purging or just breaking out?
If your pimples have gotten worse or seemingly popped out of nowhere since starting new products then it’s very likely a result of skin purging. Actual breakouts occur on a regular basis and are often due to an array of factors including hormones, poor diet and other lifestyle factors.
What do you need to know about skin purging?
1) Do your normal skincare routine, but omit any spot treatments or face oils. 2) While your skin is still slightly damp from products, spread a pea-size scoop of Vaseline over your skin. 3) In the morning, cleanse your skin to remove any excess Vaseline (use an oil cleanser if necessary).