Did you just start using a new product that promised to make your skin glow, but has made it worse instead? Now you have angry skin and in the process, burnt hole in your pocket. What a bummer! It’s common to have a reaction to a new product, but the key is to figure out whether your skin is actually breaking out or just purging. If it is the latter, well, you can thank the skin Gods because skin though looks horrific, is actually good for you. It’s a sign that your skincare product is working.
What Is Skin Purging?
It is the reaction to an active ingredient in your skincare product. It speeds up the skin cell turnover rate leading to increased cell formation. This also means that you’ll be shedding dead skin cells faster than normal. During this process, the pre-existing clogged pores beneath the surface of your skin (microcomedones) are pushed out, causing your skin to flare up.
All your soon-to-be pimples get activated together, faster than they normally would on their own. In other words, purging gets all the nasty stuff out of your skin all at once, leaving only the goodness behind. Think of it as a deep cleanse. Skin purging can go on for four to six, but once the worst is over, you’re going to be left with clear, youthful and glowing skin. If your purging lasts longer than that, consult your dermatologist immediately.
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