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
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. Speaking of scabs, here’s what happens when microdermabrasion goes wrong.
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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. It's no wonder that using these types of exfoliating ingredients with conventional retinol is a no-no. This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling.
Lipgloss and Aftershave
JUNE 14, 2024
I use it with 99% of treatments, before a peel, after extractions or exfoliation, and even after or during a mask (if not opaque). So for the next couple weeks, we just did Celluma LED Light Therapy 2 – 3 times a week to assist with the transition of home care and purging.
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. If it’s swelling, pain and redness, your best bet is to stop use immediately and consult your dermatologist.
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] If you’re prone to acne, beware of ‘purging’ : Around 20% of people who use retinoids get a flare during the first few weeks after starting it.
Kim Gallo Esthetics
AUGUST 4, 2023
Some people might experience initial skin purging or increased sensitivity when they start skin cycling. Here's a night-by-night how-to: Night 1: Exfoliation On day one, we focus on exfoliation to reveal a fresh, radiant complexion. You have two options: a physical exfoliant or a chemical exfoliant with AHAs or BHAs.
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