So what is “purging”? You can understand it as a rigorous cleaning process that is occurs in our skin triggered by the introduction of new active ingredient to our skin.
These active ingredients exfoliate off the unwanted skin debris from the surface of the skin & unclog pores.
Skin impurities that were previously hiding underneath the thick layer of dead cells and sebum will reveal itself at the surface of the skin. Coupled with faster skin cell regeneration, these impurities will reach the surface quicker, resulting in what we think is an acne breakout but is, in fact, skin purging.
(A rigorous skin-clearing process triggered by new active ingredients.)
The science behind purging: How active ingredients work?
Although it can be distressing, purging is a necessary phase that some skin has to go through to remove the unwanted
impurities to expose the healthier layer. The “intensity” of skin purging depends on the amount of impurities, skincare routine suitability, environmental factors, as well as lifestyle habits.
Generally “purging phase” can last from 2-12 weeks depending on individual skin condition, involving area on our face where it is usually more congested.
(A visualisation of what happened during skin purging.)
(“Purging” can present as white head, black head, acneiform eruptions, skin redness, skin flakiness, etc.)
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Be patient with your skincare journey!
Constantly switching products can disrupt your skin and do more harm than good!
Instead, give your routine enough time — usually 8–12 weeks — to let active ingredients work through the purging phase and reveal their true benefits. Unless irritation is severe or persistent, patience is the key to unlocking healthier, clearer skin.
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