You invest in a vitamin C, a bottle of BHA or an expensive bottle of retinol.
However, bloggers will advise you to be patient and use these products for a while.
The truth about the `purging` phenomenon
At first glance, this seems like an unreliable internet rumor.
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Products containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol can be culprits for purging.
Is “Purging” the culprit causing skin irritation?
The mechanism of action of purging will cause initial reactions that are not good for the skin.
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How to determine when the skin is purified and when the skin is irritated?
If you are using products containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid or retinol, Dr. Nagler recommends waiting 6 to 8 weeks.
In case the product ingredient list does not contain the above substances, you should stop using it early.
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