{"id":23246,"date":"2021-02-22T21:39:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T21:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=23246"},"modified":"2021-02-22T21:39:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T21:39:42","slug":"what-is-skin-purging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-skin-purging\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is What Skin Purging Is (And How to Deal with It)"},"content":{"rendered":"What is skin purging, exactly? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE<\/a>, outlines its causes, appearance, and differences from adverse skin reactions. Plus: how to deal with skin purging.<\/em>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve experienced blemishes after trying a new product, you may have wondered if that’s normal. While it may feel alarming at first, post-product blemishes aren\u2019t always a bad thing. In fact, it can be surprisingly beneficial.\r\n\r\nRead on if you\u2019re curious whether you\u2019re experiencing skin purging or another type of reaction to your new skincare find.\r\n

What is skin purging?<\/h2>\r\nThe term skin purging refers to a temporary flare-up evidenced by breakout-like bumps following the use of a new skincare product.\r\n

What causes skin purging?<\/h2>\r\nThe skin\u2019s outermost protective layer is the epidermis<\/a>, which constantly purges itself to maintain proper function and a balanced microenvironment. In fact, the epidermis renews itself approximately every 28 days<\/a> for young adults and every 40 to 50 days in the elderly. This process is commonly referred to as the skin cell turnover<\/a> rate.\r\n\r\nSimply put, purging of the skin occurs when the skin cell turnover rate is interrupted.\r\n\r\nWhen the skin cells renew themselves too quickly, it can lead to less effective shedding of dead skin cells, buildup, and sebum. The result? Blemishes that can have you second guessing your new skincare find.\r\n\r\nThen, when it comes to ingredients and products most likely to cause skin purging, retinols<\/a> and facial peels are usually the main culprits. However, other skincare products may also contribute to purging, including cleansers, serums<\/a>, masks, and supplements<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"Woman\r\n

What does skin purging look like?<\/h2>\r\nSkin purging can look different for everyone. For most people, they’ll experience bumps that look similar to a normal pimple, and even whiteheads or blackheads.\r\n\r\nLess often, people can exhibit more intense purging, such as:\r\n