Beauty
Despite looking the same, there is a difference.
Because, while it seems counterintuitive, product-inducedpimplesare often a sign that your skin is purging.
Purging is product-induced, which means you may encounter the skin woe when incorporating something new into your routine.
[Skin purging] is skin reacting to anactive ingredientthat increases the cells turnover rate, saysDr.
Tracy Evans, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and medical director ofPacific Skin and Cosmetic Dermatology.
In other words: Its the result of your skin reacting properly to an exfoliant.
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What Is Skin Purging?
The purging process can also be activated after getting a facial orchemical peel, he adds.
Thus, the primary difference between a skin purge and a breakout lies in the root cause.
As in: Keep using your new product, because youll just have to wait it out.
For one, Ross recommends implementing only one new product or ingredient into your routine at a time.
Wait 45 to 60 days in between before introducing others, he says.
This way, you could see exactly whats working for your skin and whats not.
This allows your skin to build up a tolerance and could mitigate any potential side effects, he explains.
Studies referenced:
Arif T. (2015).
Skincare Bootcamp: The Evolving Role of Skincare.
