Comedogenic Moisturization Purging 
First Derm
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Dermatologists recommend gentle, age-appropriate skincare alternatives like mild cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen instead of retinol for young skin. Additionally, the peeling and dryness associated with retinol use may disrupt the delicate balance of moisture in developing skin, potentially leading to further issues. [3]
Esthetician Edit
JANUARY 20, 2022
Give them a heads up that sometimes your skin purges after a facial, which is normal, but remind them that It doesn’t happen to everyone, but it does happen to some. Suggest they splash some water on their face in the morning and apply a moisturizing spf, then at bedtime cleanse their face and apply a moisturizer.
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