If you have ever started a new active serum and noticed more breakouts, it helps to know whether your skin is adjusting or reacting to something it does not like.
Q: What is the difference between skin purging and breaking out?
A: Purging occurs when active ingredients speed up cell turnover, pushing existing congestion to the surface faster, typically resolving within a few weeks. True breakouts from irritation or a bad reaction tend to worsen and persist longer.
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