Is Your Skin Purging or Breaking Out? A Dermatologist Discuss this Skincare Concern!

"Is my skin purging or just breaking out?" This is a question I get a lot, so I decided to ask board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nina Desai all about it. Watch this video to learn how to identify skin purging, what causes it, and see us discuss pictures submitted by members in our private skincare Facebook group.
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[@kwhatever5806]

I love the skincare community so much. Like Susan, Hyram, James and the BeautyWithin girls focus so much on helping people and it really shows.

[@LifeOfRachelle]

these four channels SAVED my skin

[@illloveualways1]

Don’t forget TheGoldenRx!

[@ceedee928]

You guys should also check out Kelly Driscoll! :)

[@fidiasanggha6579]

Also liah yoo

[@regraguiimane9661]

Yes , I agree, I add gothamista to the list as well

[@Sophie-zm6mw]

It’s so difficult to distinguish whether you’re in a purge or your skin just doesn’t like the product. You don’t want to use something for weeks and weeks if it might turn out that it doesn’t like your skin 😢

[@SusanYara]

Big thank you to Dr. Desai! This is a topic I see come up often and I’m glad we’re talking about it. Skin purging is real!

[@olgamet]

Thank you, Susan! For this video and for your sharing and knowledge! Your work is absolutely priceless! Thanks to you I learned so much for my skin and skincare! You’re amazing! ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Thank you very much !🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻 Respect,❤️ Greetings from Bulgaria, Olga

[@pauledward11378]

This is what I'm going through right now. I appreciate this video so much ❤️ 💕❤️ Thank you Susan! 😁

[@daydreamer23_28]

I love dermreact videos we need more😍❤️❤️

[@lisagurran5472]

Thank you so much for this video. Less than a week ago I was telling a friend I was breaking out after starting a 1% retinol. She mentioned it may be purging. I'm happy with the timing of this.

[@Gpvh]

Can u do Jessica Alba skin routine???!!!

[@rosie6091]

Dr. Desai's voice is so perfect for kid's story time 😅

[@nicolerivera697]

Omg I can’t believe I was featured in this video thank you so much!! I’m (Nicole) and I can say the purge is gone and my skin is better than ever. Stick through it friends!!!

[@emmalouiselavens1646]

Ha hi Nicole! I’m the Emma in this! Weird to see your own face in one of these isn’t it!😂

[@samanthacadena8283]

@@emmalouiselavens1646 Hi Emma! I just started differin and I'm purging. Can I ask how is your skin now? Is it worth it?

[@saravasquez4165]

how long did it take ???

[@huggies4hobid526]

thesaraccb it’s different for everyone I’ve heard.

[@645444]

Hi emma, hows your purging? How long did it take clear up?

[@11clairelouise]

That explains why I literally have the Taurus star system on my face.

[@nothin_justchillin_killin855]

I got the damn milkey way

[@Raul-mz6yz]

*laughs in universe*

[@blossomcotton7985]

Lol

[@gracelessnesss]

I remember seeing tons of people claiming they "purged" from coconut oil for acne.... now i can confidently say it was BS

[@jennifero4201]

Ariel Hulse I have really really dry skin and it worked well for me, so I don’t think we should write off products for EVERYONE, cos some people might be missing out🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mainerfreebird]

Ariel is correct. Coconut oil is extremely comedogenic (clogs pores).

[@aximaysosa8885]

@@jennifero4201 Yea it only works for people like you, with very dry skin. It has a comedogenic rating of 4, so for most people, it will break them out. It only really works for people who have basically no oil on their face to help trap moisture in their skin

[@saravasquez4165]

gosh i tried shaving with coconut oil and i broke out

[@Incognegro365]

🤦🏾‍♀️ It has nothing to do with the color of anyone’s skin. I’m of a darker complexion and I break out if I use coconut oil on my face!

[@frugalskin]

I'm obsessed with dermatologists--so much knowledge so much respect. That said, it's incredible the amount of information you can glean from some thorough research online.

[@StarberryGAME]

"Acne from a product typically will occur all over the face, whereas a purge typically is just where you already have acne" TFW You already have acne all over your face 🙃

[@AliBanana1493]

yeah this is why i can never tell whats a purge or not

[@audeliatrahan4354]

So now is it hormonal acne or purging if they come in the same area ?

[@lubabamushsaratkhanom1298]

Same

[@carabarbarabutera8824]

Observe where you have acne. If a *new acne emerges from a spot you don't usually get acne*, then you're *not purging*. It's not that hard to understand.

[@carabarbarabutera8824]

@Taetae's No :1 fan I had a classmate in hs who had acne everywhere in his face. His acne does not move anywhere else, they stay on the same place. Where you have or get acne should only be the places you should be getting acne when you're purging. Why, does your acne move from one place on your face to another?

[@CC-tq3kf]

Holy moly I actually just started a retinol and this same thing is happening to me. I was so confused what was happening with my skin because I'm like "aren't retinols supposed to get rid of acne?". I wasn't sure about what was happening to my skin but this seems like it applies to me. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@taytayqueen7024]

I’m on Tretinoin rn and I’m purging like HELL so I feel you

[@cassidydickman4183]

Totally worth it! Keep w it!!!!

[@jazzie_wolf]

Me too!!! I was worried because my bottom cheek area is worse than ever before but now I know what it is!

[@Koko._]

Same thing I'm experiencing as well

[@a2301.]

same, i thought it was the moisturizer that was causing it.

[@elizabeth_coffee8824]

Susan, James, Hyram and Beautywithin literally have saved my skin. Thank you all so much for putting so much work into education going us. And putting research and time into helping, educating us. 💜💜❤️❤️❤️💜💣

[@zinniaroberts4068]

This is weird there is like a literally identical comment from a totally different account above lol

[@natdivaz5348]

Add Liah Yoo & Gothamista too and your list will be perfect. 😄😄

[@elizabeth_coffee8824]

Zinnia Roberts you mean figuratively and it is not identical

[@Leximarcellaa]

Omg I’m just staring Differin and the purge is REAL. Glad you mentioned the sandpaper texture because I am experiencing that too.

[@KeziaVessalius]

Hi I started using bha recently and i got little bumps too and then i kinda stop. And just try to use it again 1 time 2 days ago and i have like sand paper texture with little whitehead all over my face. Are yours the sameee?? Sorry im confuse and concern about my face 😅

[@sheena5201]

I just started differin too! And I'm getting tiny bumps that I misunderstood as fungal acne. So tough to distinguish between all these :(

[@helencharmoon4186]

I’m just start using proactiv md, and it happened too. How long it take for red bump skin texture go away?

[@andreakuzilkova1190]

How is it going? Has the purging resulted in clear skin?

[@rushalishome5145]

I THINK I'M PURGING RIGHT NOW SO I'M DAMN EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!

[@matt8953]

I COULD LISTEN TO HER SPEAK FOR HOURS!! Get her to make more videos on her channel & a podcast

[@ragenaratnam9940]

Perfect timing ❤ . These are so helpful. All about skincare these days

[@candyyybaby3]

Susan’s glossy skin, omg! I need a tutorial for this makeup look!!! 😍

[@AsmitaBose]

I was just thinking that Dr. Desai has good screen presence, she has tons of knowledge and we need her on KZbin on regular basis. And at the last segment of video, Susan announced that! So so happy! Huge credits to Susan too.

[@taylorhope3383]

Keep calm and purge on.

[@sumayyahhussain14]

thank you so much for addressing this topic it’s one I’ve been very interested on. You, James and Hyram have transformed my skin 🥺 the skincare trinity 💕

[@xoadias]

I love Dr Desai! She is so well spoken and knowledgeable. I just finished my first month on retin A and my skin already looks SO much better. I have been documenting my process and can't believe how bad the purge was at first vs what it looks like now. Retinoids are definitely a miracle drug!

[@MarilynMarie]

this is like going to beauty class, I LOVE IT!

[@dawntodusks9]

I've been breaking out from wearing 😷 10 hours a day at work 😥

[@HeyitsCrystal26]

Lab muffin beauty science did a video on this!

[@Noel0joy]

stop wearing one, you'll cause a humid environment for bacteria to grow. the virus has a 99.8 % chance of surviving...do your self a favor

[@MoNi-xk5vw]

@@Noel0joy you know that there are people who have to use them at work?

[@imshooketh1500]

Ugh same

[@cowjuice7818]

Noel Joy this is the dumbest thing i’ve read in a long time..

[@user-zx3ol2gn6n]

this video just made me feel better about my purging. i’m having a bha purge going on but my mom kept on telling me that my acne is going worse than before (i had quite clear skin with minimal breakouts before starting my cosrx bha blackhead power liquid) and honestly i was legitimately crying so hard before i came across this video because i know if i tell people these acne terminologies they just wont get it 😭

[@lubabamushsaratkhanom1298]

Did your purging left marks?? Did it get better? I'm also using the same product and my skin getting more acne and getting worse, it's almost my 4th week, I feel like crying, my mom saying me to see a dermatologist. I am not understanding if I need to wait or see a doctor. I'm really getting depressed about it.

[@saravasquez4165]

how is it now ??

[@lubabamushsaratkhanom1298]

@@saravasquez4165 mine is getting worse, I stopped using that,

[@shaynaloveswiss1]

@@lubabamushsaratkhanom1298 try to go see a dermatologist and find out ;) how is ur skin now that u have stopped it?

[@lubabamushsaratkhanom1298]

@@shaynaloveswiss1 I went to dermatologist and now it's getting better. And I stopped using that product.

[@LouiseBray]

You are both so articulate and explain everything so clearly in an easy-to-understand way, I didn't even know this was a thing so thank you so much for sharing xx

[@lomographylillian]

Fabulous discussion! Thank you so much for your advice ladies! I started the La Roche-Posay Effaclar set and definitely purged! I’m seeing results after about 3 weeks and had minimal hormonal acne. I’m so happy!!

[@laurenxoxo7101]

So happy I found this comment!!!

[@Changingszns]

Literally thought that I used a wrong ingredient in my daily routine or consume something bad for my body. But I remembered that I’m using retinoid, but doesn’t realize that it’s going to be THIS bad. Thank u!! This encourages me more into patience and consistency of using retinoid💕

[@jenlauren143]

I love when you bring the Dr’s on so they can talk about real peoples skin. Love watching these types of videos! And I’m going to get YT channel straight from here. 💙

[@emmalouiselavens1646]

Ahhh guysss!! Thank you for featuring my face!🙈 the advice was just what I needed right now! Going to increase usage as suggested and stay strong! 💕💕

[@645444]

Hi emma, hows the purging and did tiny bumps go away? Thanks

[@nadareyene]

i purged when i amped my retinol serum and got a stronger percentage and also when i first started vitamin C but my purges last like a week thankfully

[@humairaam9529]

This video came at the right time

[@EH012]

YES! Much needed information! I started using tret, and I'm dealing with fungal acne as well, and I was kind of panicking because I couldn't tell if I'm purging or dealing with a sudden breakout of malassezia 😂 And I was SO sure I had the damn fungus under control... sandpaper texture and microcomedones? Poetry, Dr.Desai. THANK YOU! And bless you, Susan. You take such good care if us 😄❤

[@Janet_Snakehole333]

This was the video I needed! I’m two weeks in to starting a Retinol and I’m definitely purging. But I was worried that it was a bad reaction, now I feel it’s just a normal reaction to this kind of product 😬

[@htethtetaung9587]

Other all symptoms seem purging but I m using Niacinamide :’) I m literally crying

[@judy1739]

me tooo

[@chaelisa2763]

Me too

[@jayasreeghoshal5183]

Me too

[@michaelj1729]

It might be too irritating for u guys you should start with a lower percentage.

[@chaelisa2763]

MichaelJ could you mention low niacinamide percentage products? 😢😣

[@courtneyrains3531]

Woah it seems I’m in a purge and I didn’t even know it! I started a retinol to stop my milia, but I’ve noticed more and more milia are popping up at the bottom of my face. Well, I’m happy to know it’s working now!

[@laragroneberg2706]

Had the same problem and retinol helped me a lot! I am also using a mild form of bha (the cerave cleanser only once a day) . Now I don't get milia anymore😊

[@missmia196]

I've been exfoliating pretty regularly & my milia is getting more pronounced, so I can't wait for it to get off my face!!!!!

[@pelin6282]

Hi! How has your skin been? Did the purging go away?

[@olu3660]

missmia196 is it gone yet?

[@missmia196]

@@olu3660 no, I have more 😭😭💀 💀 masks haven't been kind to my congested skin

[@jera1297]

I’ve been really consistent with my skincare during quarantine and was wondering why i was breaking out a bit. lol I felt like it was purging but thought maybe that’s not a thing!

[@gayatri_saikia]

I needed this. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I started using adaplene spot treatment recently and having been slightly purging around those area and thought maybe it's not suitable for my skin. Now that I know this, I am much more comfortable. Thank you so much for sharing these information. Helps us folks a lot who's new to actives.

[@modernaristocracy3641]

If you’re using differin gel, you shouldn’t use it as a spot treatment. It works on the cellular level to modify gene expression. Use it on the entire face (except for the eyes and lips) unless a doctor tells you otherwise. That way, it will work preventatively.

[@navyadeepika7243]

This just makes so much sense. It's not the product you guys! The product is actually working!

[@angiethedinosaur9541]

Thank you so much! I literally had no idea if I was purging or if I was breaking out! This video was much needed!!!!! I just started using AHAs & BHAs & a retinol so this makes sense

[@shizumakomskaikru3658]

Watching this while stressing over some bumps on my face. 😂I'm in my mid twenties and just started a skincare routine. This might i hope be a purge. I guess i must chill and stay strong haha thanks to Susan, Hyram and BeautyWithin, i've been consuming their content for the past weeks 😂

[@YinYada]

Lol.. Me right now

[@0Hachiko0]

Would be interesting to see a video where they discuss when you're supposed t stop using a product

[@adie4928]

pin this, please🥺

[@lisanaili]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! All my questions regarding purging finally have been answered. THANK YOU!!!

[@Mel-anie27]

I love this! finally a video on purging! I started using chemical exfoliating treatments for a while now and experienced purging. I also introduced nicinamide into my routine and im seeing a huge difference in my skin. Its glowing 🤩

[@bye1510]

So when you’re skin purges for a while will it get clear after ??

[@Mel-anie27]

Litlindsey yes! it takes a while for the purging to go away depending on your skin type but you will see results !

[@34riyarose67]

the best video I found for the topic of purging, others do explain purge really well but for someone like me ,I really needed to look at pictures to decide whether what I was having was a purge

[@nickizich705]

OMG, thank you so much for this. I just started using AhA/BHA and after the first week of use, I broke out on just one side of my face. I thought I was reacting bad to the products and was going to stop using but watching your video made me understand that I'm probably just purging. I just subscribed to your channel, James Walsh, beauty within, and Hyram lol my go to beauty gurus.

[@tonyakriba6836]

Did it get better?

[@tonyakriba6836]

Did it get better? I’m using AHA, BHA and benzoyl peroxide. I have proper red bumps not the white ones. I’m worried

[@shyllebasalo5084]

This is really helpful! I believe I'm experiencing purging right now 🥺 There's some red bumps on my right cheek and neck. I hope my skin will be clear soon 🙏

[@uno7545]

@Susan you have my heart, you are the first person who actually made me realise that I should do my skin care

[@chocolatedark6884]

susan looks so glowing in this vid :O

[@geniegento7126]

Glad I stumbled on this...just started taking Zinc and noticed I had more breakouts,got worried and wanted to stop.After watching this video I want to believe it's just a purge

[@poweredman]

Every single time I increased the strength of the retinoids I used, EVERY TIME, I purged. But I've never had acne in my life. Go figure...

[@divaxoxomk]

Susan can you please do a video on closed comedones? I’ve suffered from them for years on my chin and I’ve tried tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid etc. I would love your advice 🧡

[@michaelawestbrook1869]

YES to this.

[@sunsetvibes1542]

it might actually be fungal acne instead of closed comedones

[@leenadhiman1488]

I have read so many good reviews on azelaic acid. Face factory sell it. Im about to try it tonight

[@SarahIsrath]

SAME.

[@user-lq8ds8qp6b]

oil cleansing!

[@tararyer8337]

I always take notes while watching your videos!!! I love you Susan! You’ve educated me so much. ❤️

[@erinyost5492]

This is so helpful. I'm about to do a full overhaul of my skincare routine. And honestly idk if it's a purge or something else so lost. Wonderful video!!!

[@JamieNotLamie]

I am in the middle of my worst purge/breakout since I started a routine when quarantine started. I thought it was so weird until you mentioned the cycle issue.. I actually missed my birth control shot by over a week (just got it today) and had my first period in almost a year this last week. So, indeed, that'll do it!! Thanks gals!

[@mjsbangbang3513]

The explanation that I need ! 😂 i been trying glycolic acid and realised new acne with pustules. I was gonna get disappointed, but then found out about this, so yeah! Im gonna be patient for now . 😅

[@jessicacruz484]

as someone who is purging and was so confused, this was a holy grail of information thank you

[@Dyan713]

Susan PLEASE tell us what lipstick you're wearing here, it's gorgeous 💄❤️

[@hope4963]

Omg. My change in skin is starting to make so much sense❤️

[@bigafrodite2091]

Ok, so I started out watching 1 video on purging vs breakout. Because I know I'm purging..but wanted to be sure.. I just let the videos continue to play one after the other while I clean. I'm so glad I did! I learned so much more than I thought I would. I'm extremely encouraged to know that I'm going in the right direction with my new skincare routine. And now I'm able to perfect it. Because I learned 1.) I need to stop my "pimple popping sessions"! And 2.) That I'm able to speed up the purging process. Huge thank you to all of the experts giving us common folk all the information we need on our skin care journeys💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@ricatugs]

It’s really hard to tell if I’m purging or breaking out but this video is so informative that it answered all my question regarding this topic.

[@Elithia.m]

How perfect of a timing for a video on skin purging! I just started a salicylic acid toner and I’ve been experiencing a lot of tiny bumps and whiteheads on my forehead and chin, similarly to the girl in 15:22. Not sure if I’m purging or what but i felt good learning all this information 👍

[@Djessjazz]

I just started with a toner with salicylic acid as well and I'm experiencing the exact same thing😅 for myself I've concluded that I'm definitely purging 🙂

[@fadwaechaabi7013]

Upda

[@fadwaechaabi7013]

@@Djessjazz update pls

[@anhnguyenthingoc9504]

I used The Ordinary Acid Lactic 5% for 3 months and got a lot of acne around my chin. I have never got serious aches in my face. I am freaking and stop using it. But I think I will stay strong and keep using it. Thanks so much, Susan for this content.

[@candyflossstar]

3 months is a long time to purge! It could be irritation

[@alanoudalmusleh4699]

It amazes me how much I can still learn from this channel!

[@Becca_H85]

Perfect timing. Now I know it really was/is purging what I'm going through. I startet introducing salicylic acid daily to my routine (using a retinoid every other day and glycolic acid 1 or 2 times a week and vitamin c every every other morning). I did this because I have to wear a face mask for 9 or more hours a day right now (nurselife at the moment🙄) and startet to break out at chin, nose and cheeks right next to the nose. I'm 3 weeks in and it's getting better. Luckily no one could see the purging, because I have to wear the damn masks.😂😷 Thank you for the informative video.😊

[@briannamassey5150]

This is one of the most helpful videos I have ever come across in terms of acne care. I stopped using a retinol oil after getting large cystic bumps all over my face as I was scared it was my skin purging and was mortified of the state of my skin. I now understand something else may have been going on either hormonal or some other change in my routine. I have since been using a lower dosage retinol during the stay at home order and have experienced a little bit of true purging.

[@123chanyo]

I'm so proud of Dr. Desai! 🇮🇳

[@klismannjohan6352]

THANK YOU SUSAN FOR bringing this topic !.... i've been so confused with my skin, it has a sand paper texture, redness and itchy i know now it's a skin purging :(

[@youreawizardharry1164]

Dr Nina is soo good!!!

[@natashamoore34]

I never had breakouts growing up but at 30 I decided to start taking care of my skin and now I keep getting breakouts so I'm hoping it's a purge.

[@AS0398]

Same! I’m 22 and never had breakouts - I recently started a skincare routine and I’m breaking out like mad and somehow my skin feels oilier as well?! Why is skin so frustrating?

[@bala1385]

I m on my 5th week of tretinoin journey. I was purging on my 2nd n 3rd week. But it started clearing up on my 4th week. No more acne now. My skin texture and scar has improved. I can also see my pores has tighten up. 💞🌸

[@benja8083]

Did the purging occurred at the same place where you had acne earlier? I am on 2nd week of tretinoin and started experiencing red bumps at the same place where I had acne earlier ( lower cheeks and jawline)

[@bala1385]

@@benja8083 yes i was purging on my cheeks n chin where I always used to have acne.

[@Adam-ij1fg]

This video came at a perfect time since I started purging yesterday from starting Vitamin C a few weeks ago

[@KatwambaO1]

I'm purgng rn kms, so this video has come at the right time!

[@satine2009]

Thank you so so much for this video! My skin has been purging but it went through so many phases, I couldn't tell anymore what was happening and always struggled to find very clear information about it!

[@frugalskin]

When you feel like you're late to the party because it was posted 30 minutes ago lol

[@tipsybibi]

*laughs in 3 days late*

[@Raul-mz6yz]

*laughs in 2 months late*

[@catherinesum113]

cries in six months late....

[@Jrjuness]

Susan, I absolutely love this!! I’m very into skincare and I collect skincare and I’ve been continuously educating myself about ingredients and products and you’re one of the people I go to for information. I’ve been struggling with purging skin due to AHA’s and BHA’s but I didn’t know why and now I do. Thank you for this video 🤍🤍🤍

[@tukamousa9025]

This was a great video! The guest was helpful, and the people’s pictures were realistic and a good resource. Love this content!

[@Monica_Mac]

Thanks for this! I definitely needed this right now. I’m definitely purging from Paulas Choice 2% BHA. The bumps scare me and I can see the small blackheads. Scary but exciting for my skin to get through this!

[@alyssaespino5355]

Did your skin clear up?

[@meha1520]

Can you please update on your purging I started using PC 2% bha too and getting small bumps on my face too

[@tonyakriba6836]

I’m waiting for update too lol

[@Monica_Mac]

@@tonyakriba6836 @Meha Update October 22, 2020: Since July/August 2020, my skin actually became the worst it's ever been in my entire life. I've never had acne before 😯. My cheeks kept breaking out with painful, overlapping pustules. Beginning of August, I finally went to a dermatologist and was "diagnosed" with rosacea due to masks aka mask-ne. My skin WENT THROUGH IT. I ended up being prescribed doxycycline, which I'm still taking, and directed to use a sodium sulfacetamide face wash, which I'm still using. I'm not going to lie, it's taking awhile for it to clear. Although the huge breakouts have stopped, I have many many post-hyperpigmentation scarring, but I'm working with my dermatologist to slowly introduce retin-a and other products. It's working, but suuuuper slowly. My guess was exfoliating and wearing face masks was like the worst for my skin - especially since I was super new to chemical exfoliants. I'm keeping my routine simple and NO exfoliants. I'm trying to avoid face masks and using a shield when I can.

[@meha1520]

@@Monica_Mac sorry to hear that I have been through same thing but my acne is because of dairy and eggs. Have you tried cutting out dairy ? If BHA is too much for you, you can try PHA or exfoliating face wash?

[@TheEC35]

That happened to me when i started using ren toner recommended by Susan, and omg only lasted like 2 days then my skin was so clean and beautiful!!

[@HaloHighlightz]

This is so on time! I started Curology a few weeks ago, and it cleared up the tiny skin colored bumps on my face and helped reduce pore size but I got four spots in the span of a few days that are different from anything I’ve had before, all on the left. My formula is niacinamide, zinc pyrithrione, clindamycin, so it’s possibly not purging. It’s not an allergy or a reaction as it’s not all over. My cycle came a few days after the last spot appeared, so it might just be hormonal.

[@akali7887]

Can you guys do a video on LED light Masks? Do they all work the same? Is there a difference between High end and cheaper masks

[@saumyapant7729]

Yes please! Please listen 👆🏻

[@jamie-oi5eq]

hi! Hyram actually debunked that led masks dont actually work and they're more for the aesthetic

[@sarahdalmacio]

Yes!

[@shaneshadowcat]

Michelle's skin is my skin combo+sensitive+dehydrated!

[@ambergillespie8405]

I have hormonal cystic acne. I've had it since 6th grade. I just started Laroche Posay 3 step system. Skin is red, peeling, and my acne has risen to the surface. It's in the area where I already break out. I was actually able to safely pop the pimples like how they show in videos. Im so glad it's a sign that I'm purging. Im going slow on the ingredients.

[@annnnjell]

Sometimes I think about the video where Susan revealed herself as a journalist, and I just keep thinking that she does her job very well and presents us with a variety of good sources. :)

[@georgialai943]

Very informative 👏 Appreciate the selflessness to share it with the public

[@CarlheinzRennie]

Yay dr. Nina!! I’ve literally been rewatching old videos just to see her, I honestly love her energy 😁❤️

[@raveviolet]

This is so needed! I was confused on this issue today and here you two are!💜

[@venicemariecordeta3428]

Now I know, what's happening to my skin. This is very helpful😭 Thank you so much for all of this information💖

[@lizpaz5732]

I was about to write Susan to discuss this! So weird that the video is here!!! Perfect timing. I’ve been on a skin reset because I was trying to figure out if my skin was purging.

[@makarachan7886]

What a great video! I love the photos and Q&As! So helpful!

[@naomi503]

Dra nina teeth shines literally

[@choochd]

This show and tell segment was super helpful!

[@bridgetanderson3644]

I needed this!! I have the sandpaper texture after having a facial 2 days ago. She used a physical exfoliant (which I don't have in my routine) and I have so many little tiny bumps.

[@briannac1374]

Thank you, thank you so much for this. I've struggled with deep cystic acne all my life, and now I've developed tiny bumps around my chin/mouth after working at a pool like Michelle for about two years. I feel so much more confident in how to deal with the progression of clearing my skin again! None of my coworkers had the issues I was having, and I couldn't get advice anywhere for my extremely specific lifestyle. Patches of my skin look just like Isabell's, and now I'm ready to stick it out while my little bumps are exfoliated away :,). Thanks so much for preparing me for what my skin might do!

[@yashasohtun1523]

So so informative. Thanks Dr Desai and Susan!!

[@fatimakhan6093]

I had no idea that skin purging was until recently and I mean a few weeks ago. I thought I was breaking out until I saw a video. So glad I know about this

[@michaelawestbrook1869]

Omg! Needed this NOW! I started a new routine of products from the Derm this week! My skin looks AWFUL right now!

[@Elminx2]

Loved the video! Can you guys do a video on how to repair sensitive skin/ how to make skin stronger and less prone to breakout?

[@caitm88]

This was an amazing video!! Soo informative and the end picture critiques helped soo much! Experiencing my purge from retinol right now and excited to get to the finish line

[@Megan-wf2yv]

Yesterday I took my make up off and noticed a bunch of tiny whiteheads and mini red bumps - now I think my skin purged after I used a chemical exfoliating mask! Thank you Dr Desai ✨

[@felixaripa6482]

Another thing is people purge which is mostly normal, then they quit the products bcuz it broke them out. But in reality, the power and active ingredients of the product started to work and they quit before the miracle happens. People never stick with it and just give up at the purging point. This was a good video.

[@yuseftitustuando4609]

I started using the some by mi serum and starting purging, but I KNEW I was purging because it was only on the forehead. Fast forward 2 weeks and my skin (which is usually always gaining new pimples) is starting to clear up!

[@fidiasanggha6579]

How about pha, do you think also can make some purge