What Skin Purging Looks Like Skin purging looks a lot like acne, but they are not the same. Skin purging may have many of the skin issues of acne, but it’s the storm before the calm, versus the ...

Some ingredients can make your skin worse before it gets better. If you’re using a new product, here’s how to tell the difference between purging versus another breakout.

Skin purging is your skin's way of telling you that a new skincare product you've used is working. Here's how to tell the difference between purging and breakouts.

Dealing with skin purging? We asked three dermatologists to spill on everything you need to know about the "retinol uglies." ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Skin purging is a reaction caused by products used to control acne. Ingredients used to lessen acne breakouts can increase the rate of skin cell turnover, or ...

Ahead, we spoke with three dermatologists about how to identify a skin purge, how to treat it, and how skin purging differs from a standard breakout. Keep reading to learn more.

Is your skin breaking out after trying a new skincare product? It might be purging, not a breakout. Here is a complete guide on how to tell the difference and care for your skin.

Purging isn’t ideal, but it is to be expected with certain skin care ingredients. Here’s how to calm, stop, and speed up the process.