Exfoliation Hydration Purging 
Enlightened Beauty
JANUARY 12, 2025
Understanding the phases of a facial is the key to getting the best results while avoiding surprises like redness or the dreaded purging that can come with treatments like peels. For the 48 hours before your appointment, keep it simple: skip retinoids, exfoliants, or anything that might make your skin more sensitive.
Renee Rouleau
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Don’t let the areas dry out or use anything harsh on them, and focus on hydration, hydration, hydration. Breakouts What’s Normal If you’re someone with a lot of clogged pores or breakouts, it’s not unusual to have a little purging after a facial. This includes retinol, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C.
Eminence Organics
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
According to Everyday Health , conventional retinol/retinoids stimulate skin cell turnover which manifests physically as an intense exfoliation to reveal new skin underneath. Hyaluronic acid’s hydration benefits pair wonderfully with the drying nature of conventional retinol. This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling.
Eminence Organics
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
If the new product causes your skin to break out, maybe you’re just purging. To combat the dryness and other issues that come up during the winter, treat your skin with hydration and exfoliate to get rid of dry, flaky skin. And indoor heating and hot baths can further strip moisture from the skin.
First Derm
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In terms of how it works, retinol functions by accelerating the skin’s natural exfoliation process, which helps to unclog pores and prevent the formation of acne. [1] The barrier function of the skin, responsible for protecting against external irritants and maintaining hydration, develops gradually over time.
Kim Gallo Esthetics
AUGUST 4, 2023
Helps Repair Your Skin Barrier The skin barrier is a protective layer that helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dehydration. Some people might experience initial skin purging or increased sensitivity when they start skin cycling. You have two options: a physical exfoliant or a chemical exfoliant with AHAs or BHAs.
Renee Rouleau
APRIL 5, 2024
However, those who have used retinol or retinoids before have likely experienced a period of purging , otherwise known as “the retinol scaries.” This is why I recommend a lighter, oil-free lotion, like Skin Recovery Lotion , that will provide a buffering layer of hydration without blocking the vitamin A product from working.
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