5 Ways To REDUCE Skin Purge!

[@atje722]

Summary: 1) Sandwich method: a layer of moisturizer - active ingredient - Layer of moisterizer 2) clay mask: exfoliates the dead skin in pores, removes sebum out the pores: clean skin - apply clay mask - wait 30 min - wash off - sandwich method 3) frequency: allow your skin to get used to the active! Start with once a week and slowely increase 4) extract your pores, never use pression! Use tools like a self-extractor. 5) if you have been purging for more than 3 months: maybe you are allergic to the product. You must stop using the product.

[@milkaberrie7242]

The best explanation Ive seen so far. Thank you Dr. Inkey!

[@ethelhemplo6738]

After I used AHA face cleanser then I put Retinol for around 1week on my evening face care, the next day after I washed my face I felt burning and few hour rashes and red on my cheeks, I guess I have my skin purging and looking how to reduced irritation its been 2 weeks, my Doctor said it is Eczema prescribed me with Hydroval and it did not do good it got more bumps. I listened to your technique in skin purging and follow what you teached about sandwich and clay mask and now my skin looks a little bit healed.. I love the way you explained, and I learned so much in skin care..thank you Dr. Ingky..

[@southernpaganprincess7739]

@Ethel Hemplo Retinol is not eczema friendly. I’m an esti with eczema. First hand experience. Don’t use hydroxy ingredients either.

[@beiruo6848]

U should not us AHA or BHA with retinol in same routine, u should separate even that is cleanser

[@starfantasy_zptniss8659]

U can also use some soothing toner or lotion(for face) to calm your skin if you got some itchy and burning feeling on the rashes spot

[@boomboom6577]

My experience with retinoid purging is that the purge itself responds favorably to the retinoid increasingly. The only time I purged for a long time was when I started tret for the first time. After that, purges from bumping up the strength or restarting after not using for a while were minimal. I found that using a 2.5 percent BPO wash while purging helped a great deal. I also learned that tazorac in particular required me to moisturize more. The moisturizing eased the purge. If I moisturize well during the day, my skin can handle the full strength unbuffered at night. That made the purging go by quicker. I know buffering is recommended and beneficial, but I found that buffering just delayed the inevitable purge when I started tapering off the buffer. So the next time around, I just decided to suffer through the purge and not buffer. I just use super gentle cleansers and lots of moisturizer during the day. The purge was vicious but mercifully quick. The hardest lesson to learn was the one at the end of the video: stop the other actives. A stripped-down routine made things more tolerable and prevented me from purging from something else I might be doing to aggravate the retinoid purge. This is a wonderful video. It will definitely help people who would have otherwise given up. It is very difficult to push through a process that is causing your skin to get worse before it gets better. Trying to start a retinoid is like trying to quit smoking: it takes numerous tries sometimes.

[@canandedebal5186]

OMG!!! Not smoking! Not the quiting! nooo! why??? 😭 gonna be that bad huh?

[@duongquocvu14]

do you know why it starts purging again after increasing tretinoin strength?

[@rnoor9078]

Thanks for this. I've been of Differin week 13 now. Still purging as i was only using it 2x weekly with sandwich method. I wish i increased usage earlier. Now I've stopped sandwich method but use thin toner instead before Differin

[@marianangaputa3081]

I'm one week into Doxycycline and Differen Gel. Mentally preparing for the purge phase.

[@Skynfyx]

Dont forget to avoid these three ingredients too ! www.skynfyx.com/post/if-you-have-acne-prone-skin-avoid-these-3-skincare-ingredients

[@wiwikawaii473]

He's a true doctor ❤

[@canandedebal5186]

Thank you so much for sharing all these informations. Everyone says you should use this, your skin will be perfect after using this but noone says it will be bad before it gets better. Normally we think am i doing something wrong? Is this making my skin worse? Should i stop using? I never knew what is purge or its being a part of healing process.

[@lydiamoussaoui4929]

True

[@bettyarcuri9959]

New Orleans Thank you for your video. I'm actually going thru a purge and it may be bc of my new brand of copper peptide. So I cleansed my face and used a light layer of moisturizer to try to calm it down. It could be of the frequent use of it and will take your suggestion to use it 2x a week. I do my skincare 2x a day everyday consistently of copper peptide, retinol serum and Glycolic acid, alternating days and night. I recently changed a brand of peptide to copper peptide. Either way, I'm slowing down the use of my products. Thank you so much for your devoted time with us.

[@patspice5520]

If I'm not wrong, copper peptide is not advisable to be used with retinol. The normal peptide without copper is much preferred and encouraged. You can alternate the copper peptide with your retinol, or use it in the day. Copper peptide cannot be used with pure Vit C too but Vit C derivatives are OK…

[@jeninamanguiat1185]

Thank you doc! very informative ❤️

[@CaesarAugustus.]

Well don't just stop and give up. Go see your dermotologist. They might recommend a formula that delivers the active in a way that's less irritating (i.e Retin A-Micro vs the standard Tret cream).

[@allyfrasier6306]

Thank you for this helpful content. I'm definitely going to try your suggestions. 😊

[@ladyl4548]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ♥️

[@cherylanderson72]

Thanks Dr Inkey,great advice

[@fufunanmf5581]

yes your right... thank you so much Dr. its very informative, I will do your advice now

[@mariannestardoroja9154]

I just discovered you! 🤩 learning a lot right now

[@arlenefrias8115]

Good evening doc. What the best for face care , especially melasma,, treatment and have clear face,, thank you, God bless 🙏

[@florence.6489]

azelaic acid !

[@axxa0605]

The video was soo good thanks dr ingky😍

[@Skynfyx]

My pleasure 😊

[@reshmahanni5887]

Best doctor

[@ammashrurjauwad3063]

Please make a video on what to do when you are breaking out from a product

[@lizameow05]

Really helpful, Thank you🙏🏻

[@TipsWithTulip]

Wonderful advice

[@DMkz111]

Thank you Doctor !

[@roshitadharmakeerthi7276]

Very informative. Thank you so much doctor

[@shen_dee]

I'm using this Cica soothing gel from the brand Luxe Organix and i am not sure if it contains an active ingredients but it's main ingredients are Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside and Calendula Extracts

[@shen_dee]

I stopped using it starting last night because i got pimple that really hurts

[@shen_dee]

Also that soothing gel is the only one I'm using to moisturize my skin

[@shen_dee]

I think the third step is similar to what I've done before while using this another soothing gel after like maybe a month of not using it i decided to use it again and gladly i didn't get any purging or pimple anymore

[@shen_dee]

Thank you so much Doc! :))

[@patspice5520]

All the ingredients are for soothing and calming… so shouldn't be a problem…not sure what's your skin type but I think you should still use a moisturizer…

[@nrlnakwaa3929]

Such a great content. Thanks for all the info dr ingky.

[@Skynfyx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lexijones8414]

Very well said.

[@gabrielle3151]

such amazing and much needed information! thank you so much Dr.Ingky! 🤩

[@joycelynschmid6928]

I started using Kiehl‘s Retinol mid-September 2024 and had to stop it after four weeks. I realized for all on my cheek area the hyperpigmentation got worst. I do not have bumps or acne on my face. It starts to look a bit like an orange. I do not know if that is purging. At the moment I am using Inkey List Vitamin C during the day and the Halyronic Acid from Inkey List during the night. Can these 2 items be considered as 2 actives? I moisturize my skin a lot and add some sweet armond oil. I put on SPF 50 during the day. I hope that my skin would get better in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately when you purchase these products they do not warn you about this. I am grateful for any advice to a successful facial routine. I have dry skin

[@NestorMarcs]

Thank you!

[@equilibrio1]

Gotcha.... 😘that's how to lower the dose🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@abkh1016]

Thank.k you for this great video. I have a question, alterning benzoyle peroxyde with retinols can reduce acne purging?

[@hollymoua7167]

My skin began purging after two weeks of niacinamide serum usage. I should have known that I'm allergic to one ingredient in the serum, citrus acid.

[@anshulsharma320]

how to get to know whether you are allergic to a ingredient or it's just normal purging??

[@modikiramaisa4619]

How did you know ?

[@hollymoua7167]

@@modikiramaisa4619 At that time I was very young and have baby skin, so when I started, I would get dry and itchy breakouts. Now that I'm getting older, I now know my own skin not to apply niacinamide directly on to my skin.

[@지-p3w]

Doc, for sandwich technique. can I do this after cleansing at night? Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum next The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension then Céleteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer? (serum+azelaic acid+moisturizer) I have acne marks & hyperpigmentation all over the face

[@farra_w1877]

Thank you for the info☺️

[@Skynfyx]

Welcome 😊

[@ruffarivas2023]

I keep using retinol now for over a month which my doctor prescribed to me because I suffered and still suffering with acne she gave me medication good for 3 months she didn't mentioned about the purging but I already have an idea about purging then now I have alot of acne around my mouth, they are some big pimples but most of them are small, but anyway with your videos it give me some of ideas to try on my purging, thank you!

[@micaellacatunao-beauty0]

Should not advise ppl to extract on their own. There's a very high percent that ppl do not know how to properly extract. Might be best to just get a facial service from a clinic

[@dekalogue]

very useful !! 💙

[@Skynfyx]

Glad you think so!

[@PurvaSarthak]

I'm literally crying 😭😭never use glycolic acid on ur face I regret in one use i got purging next day

[@wakdolll]

Hi dr, kalau sandwich technique tu dia tak reduce adapalene/any active ing ke dalam kulit ke?

[@sparklejewels]

@skynfx hi, loved the information ur giving... ❤️it really helped me .. using adapalene for acne scars n pits ..😻i want to ask u about hyperpigmentation on my neck, back from so many years .. i guess more than 15 yrs .. i have tried everything it subsidies and then comes back .. what to do for those dark patches on my skin please help🙏🙏🙏 does adapalene will get rid of those dark patches and hyperpigmentation?? Please reply.. thank you so much 😊🙏

[@astrophile2914]

Thankyou so much dr inky💜💜 can you do video about SomeByMi Snail Truecica range.. pleasee 🙏🏻🙏🏻 skin concern: acne prone

[@Skynfyx]

Hey there ! Here's the latest video about snail slime for the skin kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3asZ6uwadyemNU !

[@comfortayali2576]

Thanks u for sharing sir can u recommend a face cream for me? I have pimples dark spots sensitive n oily face

[@J_young_824]

It's kinda confusing you said use the clay mask everyday but it has an active ingredient so we reduce the frequency of a product with active ingredient. Which is which?

[@rampuiipunte486]

Very informative.. Tysm

[@Skynfyx]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charleslopezful]

Hi Doc, what happens if the face cleanser (salicylic acid) itself is causing the purge?

[@Skynfyx]

Cut down the use to just once a day or once every 2 days

[@piadiaz4447]

@@Skynfyx makati po ba yung purging?

[@haishensalazar8610]

@@piadiaz4447 makati ba ung sayo sakin kase makati feel ko tuloy na irritate na ung skin ko ayoko nmn i stop kasi sayang ung pinambili ko ang mahal pa nmn.

[@canandedebal5186]

Omg thanks for the question and thanks for the answer. I m suffering the same issue

[@leslieperez3768]

Nag peeling poh va kayo?

[@smooppppppplkkjhhhjk]

What about 10 percent niacinamide purging?

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

I get it at night mostly my skin is more sensitive at night I get little clear pimples that are gone by morning Why is skin more sensitive at night?

[@kunjankunwar2920]

I started purging after my second microneedling with prp session and even after a week my skin is purging all over. Doctor said it was normal but the purge is extreme. How can I reduce its intensity ?

[@arieaddictify]

For me , i always hydrate more if purgin happened. Use gentle mosturiser/ thin layer of ceramide cream. And pls dont use any active ingredient (example ; any acid /niacinamide/vit c/retinol) because it might irritate ur skin more

[@anethanthony7728]

During purge time! Should I stop using active ingredient like BHA until purge clear out. Or going on at least once a week

[@snowmee9426]

I started purging after introducing a salicylic acid acne cleanser recently. Should I stop using it or continue doing so for 2-3 days every week? Generally I use a very gentle cleanser, Hyaluronic acid moisturizer, tret

[@sp28769]

Hey , how it is now It’s my 6th week still purging is there on my skin with salicylic acid cleanser

[@user-my5ru3vw8n]

Hi doc, I recently started salycylic acid and a serum with vit c, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Im getting a lot of tiny bumps all over my face. Not really itchy but the texture of my skin looks awful. I just wanna know if this is normal and skin purging and if it's really gonna heal up eventually 😭

[@rolandomartinez8931]

any updates

[@user-my5ru3vw8n]

@@rolandomartinez8931 yeah my skin got real bad so I stopped using all this. Now I'm just using normal cleanser toner and moisturiser and my skin is much better

[@canandedebal5186]

You should ve add one product at a time to your routine. You should give your skin time to get use to it

[@adeln9918]

@@user-my5ru3vw8n how long did it take for ur skin to go back to normal

[@user-my5ru3vw8n]

@@adeln9918 one month, now my skin is soooooo much better without any of these things. Not putting any chemical on my skin has made it much better. I think my skin just can't tolerate these products coz I tried them for quite some time by adding them one by one patiently but it only made my skin worse. What really helps my skin is eating good fresh food and sleeping well. Occassionally I put stuff like ice , cold milk and saffron on my face and it's actually doing so well. Not everyone's skin can tolerate these products. For me, my skin was looking so bad and oily and dotted with tiny bumps.

[@muffin9579]

Hiii doc I am a teenager who had clear skin like a baby but recently I discovered kbeauty ans started to do korean skincare but after starting double cleansing with corsx low ph cleanser and centella cleansing oil, idk why i have been breaking out. I researched about it a lot and my symptoms are identical to purging and the low ph cleanser also contains a very small amount of BHA. Does this product actually cause purging or should i stop using it. Thank you for ur help❤

[@a.e4648]

I'm using TO retinol for a month now.. and I still have bumps appearing on my face and acne mostly near the area where I have most acne of (cheeks and chin). I put azelaic acid as spot treatment in the morning for inflamed acne. Hearing purging can last up to 3 months calmed me a bit. I thought I'm doing something wrong...

[@zaralateef1933]

My skin started to purge form past 2 years after using retinol.still my skin purges..even I have stopped to use retinol

[@boomboom6577]

I’ve gone on and off tret and Taz a few times over the past 18 years. The purging has never lasted 3 mos. Even with tazorac, which is the strongest one available. I think if you are purging for that long, you should consider adding BPO spot treatments. Azelaic acid takes a while to work. Retinol is not that strong. It should not be causing this much purging. BPO can tackle the p. Acnes, and calm things down. Another thing that really helps: moisturizer. It’s a must. But if you are purging like this with retinol, you should just bump up to a prescription retinoid and double treat with BPO. You may as well get more out of it.

[@boomboom6577]

Also, azelic acid is not really a spot treatment.

[@a.e4648]

@@boomboom6577 thank you. Hope you found my comment sooner tho hahah but I eventually went to see a dermatologist. Gave me a tret .5% and clindamycin. I'm pimple free now, just the scars.

[@enjoyyourmovie2589]

@@a.e4648 hii how it's now?

[@Handle-s8z]

What of i am purging on peeling solution?? 😩like AHA BHA someone HELPPPP

[@aldonafine]

Sir What about the cause purging is face wash contains salicylic acid?

[@AnjaliDarla]

Hi doc iam having my active ingredients in my face wash for example iam having salicylic acid in my face wash

[@qiyoxgaming9500]

If cleanser have active ingredients, should i use claenser which does not have active ing. Just to clean oil at my face?

[@yumei22]

a cleanser with gentle and mild ingredients is the best for daily... if u wanna use cleanser that contains active ingredients, u can try use is once every two or three days ✌🏻

[@johncrisandaleon8257]

Hi doc, can you recommend Good moisturizer without aloe vera?

[@maimoon1996]

Does wardah lightening skincare has all of the acids? Not sure why but I started to get purging after I changed my skincare to Wardah. Now I'm using cosryx cleanser, simple soothing toner, aloe vera/wardah day gel and wardah night cream/Garnier sleeping mask. Although I'm still scare to continue with wardah product. But the night cream feels so good

[@suriyanasamad4958]

tq doctor

[@psithurismique]

1:03 I notice that right after I apply retinol 0.2% my chin/jaw area itches for a short period. No itchiness for the rest of the day. True enough, I'm now having small bumps on the jaw area. Some inflamed and turned to big pustules, but not painful. I'm not sure if this is purging bc I don't usually have pimples along my jaw. 😥

[@hadzeraduharkic9932]

I experience the same itching after adapalene and azelaic acid. Is it better now, 4 months later?

[@psithurismique]

@@hadzeraduharkic9932 Hello, I stopped using retinol 0.2% (from The Ordinary) because I switched to differin. I think the last time I applied TO retinol was 2 months ago, and I always had some itching. Sometimes on my chin/jaw, sometimes on my cheeks, etc. I'm not sure about azelaic acid though. I haven't tried that yet... Do you apply retinol and azelaic at the same time?

[@hadzeraduharkic9932]

@@psithurismique I apply the azelaic acid in the morning and adapalene in the evening. I used to use clindamycin but the only one available here contains alcohol and I'm allergic to it 😭 After I stopped using it and switched to this I started having more acne that I hope is purging. It's been about 10 days.

[@psithurismique]

@@hadzeraduharkic9932 Oh, I see... I'm sorry I'm not really familiar with azelaic acid and if it can be used with retinol 😞 You can either try to: reduce the frequency of applying them (like 2x a week instead of everyday), or use 1 of them first then slowly re-introduce the other product If your acne doesn't improve in let's say 1 or 2 weeks, you can make the above modifications or go back to a previous skincare routine that worked for you (I'm not an aesthetician or dermatologist, I'm just sharing what I learned from other reviews and dermas 😅)

[@hadzeraduharkic9932]

@@psithurismique Thank you. I figured I'm gonna wait for 2 more weeks and see if it gets better. If now I'll try some of your advice.

[@rosexxitv]

Im retinol also clau mask but still o have acne 😢

[@needachange1693]

I started using the salicylic acid cleanser of cosrx...and got purging What to do

[@mariquinn4096]

just watching this video reduced my skin purge ngl

[@sweetcandies6519]

How☠️

[@leannleann5709]

I’m using carotene and pha bha from april skin .. i alternate it each day. But my skin start got small bump some red some just bumpy . Should i stop it?

[@1108aesthetics]

What if it’s the cleanser that contains salicylic and Azelaic Acid how do you do the sandwich method

[@Sy4r4fyna]

Exactly I wanna know 🥲 cause my cleanser has 4% of benzoyl peroxide

[@pinamancini5211]

Can I use a clay mask have salicylic acid ? I have the one from ordinary. And pls Be specific as to how long exactly is too long before giving up. You say in your final step to stop if you keep purging. But when do I know when purging is gone too far ?

[@Ohkeh640]

I use sudocrem on little red bumps or acne if I see any to soothe them lol

[@rusydanrosli1179]

Hi doc, i’m using differin gel and purging but i have tried your methods. What should i do because differin gel should be use constantly.

[@muhammadzikri8492]

Try the number 5. Don't use any actives when you use differin. Focus on moisturzing and strengthen skin barrier.

[@DiamondsR4ver]

Thanks for sharing, I am currently taking glutathione now for 2 months now at first everything was fine now I'm purging with tiny little red bumps after 3 days of purging they are now white with puss. What should I do please help anyone

[@bhupeshdas850]

I am using vitamin c and suffering from purging pls help

[@nothingness7580]

I am in 7th day using Niacinamide toner, and my very first time to introduce niacinamide. Im kindda concerned with this purging thing.. it’s just weird when i wash my face.. too many bumps, and kinda concerned. I just hate it when i wash my face, too many bumps i can feel.. idk if i have to stop this niacinamide toner now.. 😢😢😢 but i am still hoping.

[@ziawonism]

any updates

[@nothingness7580]

@@ziawonism thankful i dnt have any purging. 🙏🏼 just dnt use active ingredient with it.

[@ziawonism]

@@nothingness7580 im using niacinamide serum rn and it's been three days and I'm purging like crazy. on my chin and my forehead and in the corners of my nose. sometimes it's itchy....idk what to do....should I stop or just continue😭😭

[@nothingness7580]

@@ziawonism oh no :( i dnt use anything. I just wash my face, then a toner with niacinamide then niacinamide serum.. that's totally it. Mybe u're allergic? Idk.. 😭 I also have the same feeling when using face mask.. many people love them, but it's really not for me.. it's so itchy.

[@nothingness7580]

@@ziawonism already finished 2 bottles of niacinamide and toner.. it's quiet an effect to me and just very mild. I am thinking to use retinol. But also scared hehehee cuz i am kindda liking this mild effect of niacinamide on me.. and if i use retinol, i have to stop my niacinamide for that, cuz it's an active ingredient.

[@user-rw9ds1kr4v]

anyone who know plis respond, okay first im using aha bha toner, because i'm breakout from the product thts not suit me. Thennn, after 1 month using that toner. My skin look good and recover buttttt after my skin recover, my skin have a acne back. And i dont know if its purging or not. HELP ME PLEASEE

[@usharanibehera6372]

Sir first time i am using derma co salicylic facewash from 3 days. And felt purging on my skin. I am using it twice a day . How to maintain it please tell me

[@Skynfyx]

You try using alternatively and see how your skin reacts.

[@usharanibehera6372]

@@Skynfyx one in alternative day Or twice please tell me

[@shintarosvita5720]

I purged from Adapalene for 8 weeks, stopped because I did botox. Then my skin actually got worse because I stopped like for one month, I decided to start again. Hopefully no Re-Purging (are there such thing by the way?)

[@arieaddictify]

Might purge again but not as worse as before.

[@snursyahirahy]

Doc.. How about AHA/BHA toner from cosrx..

[@norbahyahazizuddin1093]

hi doc, what if the active ing are in my toner, how do i do the sandwich technique?

[@idontremembermakingythandle]

I also have the same issue

[@haniaborowicz]

My new moisturizer contains niacinamide and it causes skin purging so i guess i just have to stay calm and wait

[@jojojojojojo]

Hi doctor, i am currently experiencing small tiny papsules below the nose and chin area due to purging. Should i use la roche effaclar duo plus to spot treat the area or should i leave them alone to heal?

[@Skynfyx]

Yes you can use spot treatment on the area

[@munirahothman1703]

Dr, i have been using hada labo aha bha for a week, at first i felt okay but after a few days its makes my face felt itchy and red mark surface after that. What should i do dr

[@mmikooo5967]

But my purge is causing because of my salicylic acid cleanser 😢

[@aquaticlivemalayalam5601]

My face wash contains glycolic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide. Can i use it before the adaplene at night?

[@PandaT3]

I believe I heard that salicylic acid cancels out the affects of adaplene. Benzoyl peroxide doesn't, so if you want to pair an acne wash at night, use a Benzoyl peroxide one.

[@jenalynguevarra653]

May I ask what's the best moisturizer for the oily face?

[@ashmansindi2268]

Simple is very mild, lightweight, non-greasy and most importantly non-comedogenic.

[@karambeauty589]

Dr. Can I use a product called Neo-Presol I got it from the pharmacy it contains methyl prednisolone acetate 2.5mg + neomycin sulphate 2.5mg

[@karambeauty589]

For my purging

[@TipsWithTulip]

My blocked pores were happy before I used an exfoliant

[@oreodump4406]

Is it okay to purge just in a week using tretinoin??

[@Skynfyx]

You will experience a skin purge, skin will get better after that

[@farrahatyca]

Hi very useful information.tq

[@kevrain]

Honestly, i don't really get it. Why purging? To me, when i tried a skincare product at night and at morning those tiny bumps appeared, i just stop using that product. It's not worth it. Wasting my time, money, and patience. Skincare products are supposedly taking care your skin at first use not making your skin purging and adding extra efforts, budget, and time consuming in your daily life. Purging is a problem so why bother.

[@andreaalfonso5379]

Can you do sandwich technique if your moisturizer have petrolatum in ingredient list?

[@muhammadzikri8492]

Yes you can

[@aliulangkaya3616]

Can I i do clay mask and AHA/BHA only?

[@arahisham4990]

Hi doctor I just tried a new vitamin C 15& w ferulic acid by wishtrend. Been using it for 3 days already and could see few small white pustules coming out (not painful) hope it is just a purging process! Will try and use the sandwish method first

[@lexijones8414]

Same exact thing happening to me

[@arahisham4990]

@@lexijones8414 good news i have passed the purging phase and now is on my retinol , purging and the cycle goes on--

[@Ani42_i]

@@arahisham4990 hey I just tired using a new moisturizer and I started to purge however I don't know if I should keep applying my moisturizer or not . It would be helpful if you could reply to me :)

[@arahisham4990]

@@Ani42_i hey there! Sorry for the late reply i just saw your text. If you have purged even before using the moisturiser then you should just continue using it but if you keep on breaking out at the place you have never had acnes before maybe you should just stop and use other moisturiser that suits you. Hope that helps 💙

[@arahisham4990]

UPDATE! it has been few months I’ve been using vit c and it worked wonders. Currently i am on my tretinoin. On my 4th month now and already stopped purging! I can use it everyday now 🤩

[@abftyanai.265]

Hi doc. If I were to use the sandwich methods with tretinoin. Do I wait for my moisturizer to dry first before applying tretinoin on top or I can just apply it straight away after moisturizer w/o waiting for it to dry?

[@Skynfyx]

Wait until tretinoin absorb on your skin then you can reapply your second layer of moisturiser

[@shalinismritilakra5227]

Should I continue using my 10% vitamin C serum while my skin is purging or shall I wait for my skin to heal completely?

[@ashutoshpandey9105]

hey vit c serum gave me purge too. how did you deal with it?

[@beiruo6848]

Any updates? Did u guys stop using vit C or still using and it's okay?

[@TheFenix501]

i was purging with vit c too i didn't stop using it cuz that way, your skin won't adapt well to the active and if you stop using, you may purge again. however, i got little pimples on the T zone but around the 3 weeks, pimples got reduce and haven't gotten any worse nor gotten a breakout.

[@akanksha265]

Hi doc, I have been using salicylic acid serum for a month now and it has really helped me clear blackheads on my nose and T zone but my chin and forehead purge is becoming worse with each passing day. I use Vitamin C serum in my morning regime. Could you please tell me how long salicylic acid purging last?

[@SarahEve97]

Generally,purging lasts 4 - 6 weeks. It can be worse or not deepnds on your skin

[@vaibhavshelar3565]

I'm having same routine with same serums at morning vitamin c and at night salicylic acid , can you lemme know how long your purging last and how you controlled your purging ?

[@FarzanaShahdon-dh7co]

I start wearing vitamin c and get tiny bumps all over my forehead..Is vitamin c active ingredient?

[@Skynfyx]

Yes. Here's a video for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnOpn2OsjKhkjpI

[@airissyaa5779]

boleh ke saya combine aha bha toner + adapalane (gel).?

[@ichigokurosaki8547]

Just use adapalene. Using both at the same time can cause skin irritation, like mine. Rip my face ☠️

[@sarafadzil2911]

so if sunscreen make my skin purging, is the sandwich technique suitable to use?..

[@muhammadzikri8492]

That's not purging, that's break out lol

[@sarafadzil2911]

@@muhammadzikri8492 no its purging bcs i hv use it till now n it suit on me

[@arika12332]

How do you suppose i use retinol 0.5% and adaplene together

[@muhammadzikri8492]

Don't layer them together. Use it every other night seperately

[@joycelynschmid6928]

I have used Kiehl‘s Retinol for roughly one month and notice that my hyperpigmentation increased in my cheeks area and I have a bit of an orange skin in that area. No ackne or bumps. How can I make my skin better, what do I have to change in my skin care routine? Since one week I am using Inkey List Vitamin C during the day and Inkey List Hylarinic Acid at night. I used SPF 50 sunscreen during the day. Happy for any advice Thank you

[@karambeauty589]

New subscriber 🥰 I love u

[@gvathi7400]

What toner can use any active ingredients

[@xtydjabagu8220]

Just started using "some by mi aha bha pha toner" currently purging so I'm guessing it's working well

[@kuebovewhiliem3179]

Just patiently wait for the purging to pass, then you will have an ever clean glass skin.