Can you stop skin purging?Updated a year ago
Since purging hasn’t been closely explored by the medical community, we don’t have any great guidelines on how to treat it. In our experience as formulators and die-hard skincare enthusiasts, however, it’s usually best to just endure the purge, especially if you’re not seeing signs of irritation.
Generally, having a multi-faceted approach to dealing with breakouts, like using both retinoids and salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, may reduce your chances of a bad purge, but once it starts, focus on nurturing your skin while also sticking to your active ingredients.
The best way to deal with purging skin is just to get through it. If you’re currently experiencing a purge - that sucks! We’ve been there and we empathize with your suffering.
Some lucky folks manage to use skin-renewing products without purging, but for those of us who aren’t so fortunate, try to embrace it as a reminder that your skincare is doing something.
That said, don’t be complacent. Pay attention to the timeline, and if your skin doesn’t improve within a few months, you may want to re-evaluate. Dealing with acne is often a game of trial and error, and having a doctor or dermatologist help you through the process can make a big difference.