Skin Purging Vs Breakout

Purge is a word to flush out any impurity from the system. For example when we start the water pump installed at the ground storage tank in our home to fill the water tank on top. The water pump makes an abnormal resonating sound with no water at the outlet. After a thorough inspection by the plumber, it came out that the air in the system needs to purge.

Same with our skin, especially with the face. Our faces should be bright, clear, clean, and fresh. Most people experience various skin problems dusting their teenage, especially acne and its scars. We all want the removal of these impurities that is acne from our face. This process is called purging or acne purging.

Dermatological treatment

This process is based on the replacement of weak or dead skin cells with new ones at a very rapid cycle as compared to natural removal. Accordingly, a dermatologist recommends some ointments with tablets to start purging acne from the skin. Normally he recommends that treatment will continue for weeks. Therefore a patient may experience more acne and his skin might become flaky and worse in the initial weeks.

As a result, the patient gets horrified but he needs not to worry as skin gradually improves with new and fresh skin cells production. Following the treatment patient must take photographs of each week of treatment can help to analyze gradual recovery. It is likely to contact your dermatologist in case of allergy or side effects of the treatment.

The skincare medicines used for acne removal mostly contain the ingredient retinoid. The retinoid is composed of chemically formed vitamin A which causes rapid replacement of weak and dead cells of the skin. This turnover of cells eliminates skin pores to be filled by foreign material causing the production of pimples and acne.

Fresh cells make skin more fresh and clear. During the treatment use of retinoid may cause inflammation, breakout, and swelling of the skin. You don’t have to worry about it and continue the usage of this skincare as it is part of dermatological treatment of 6 to 8 weeks.

The completion period of purging depends on the nature of the skin, the quality, and the strength of skincare medicine. In conclusion to this, it is very difficult to predict the exact period for purging treatment. Usually, it takes eight weeks to complete the cycle Effect of chemicals exfoliating agents on skin.

Skin purging is either caused by acne treatment or from the use of skin care products (retinol and exfoliating products). During this procedure, everything is pushed out at the surface and eventually removed.

The use of retinol and anti-aging products accelerates the process of exfoliation of the skin. Benzoyl, peroxide retinol, and hydroxyl acids are some of the active ingredients that cause skin purging.

They help to get rid of the dead skin layer. Dirt, blackheads, whiteheads, pus-filled pimples, and other impurities residing in the skin push out of the skin. The chemicals active agents create new skin cells by replacing the old ones and hence create impurities on the skin layer.

Acne inflammation is not permanent in the purging procedure. It fades out after 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. Pimples and scars frequently occur in the area where you already experience breakouts.

Papules:

Papules cause the accumulation of sebum and impurities in the pores of dead skin.

Pustules:

Pustules appear yellow filled with pus.

How to avoid skin purging

• Refrain touching face with hands
• Keep aside any harsh chemical ingredient products
• Avoid poking pimples
• Take hydra facial
• Avoid long exposure to the sun
• Gently massage or apply skincare products to your skin
• Moisturize your skin ASAP
• Apply sunscreen with SPF greater than 50
• Minimize the frequent use of new skincare products

List of active ingredients that causes skin purging

1. Retinoid
2. Vitamin C
3. Salicylic acids
4. Lactic acids
5. Glycolic acid

Breakouts

Clogged pores in the skin cause breakout. Moreover, our skin contains tiny openings known as pores. Excessive production of oil by sebaceous glands, bacteria/ germs, and dead skin cells causes breakout.

Furthermore, with time, these blocked pores form into swellings called pimples. Breakout is somewhat different from purging.

Also, it is the side effect or reaction of synthetic compounds used for purging or flushing out pimples and scars. The scars and spots are produced in new areas. The breakout can also be minimized by decreasing the frequency of medicine usage.

It can be reduced thrice to once a week per recommendation. Besides this, if you feel such a reaction then stop the usage of those medications and immediately consult your dermatologist.

Causes:

1. Stress

Stress increases the production of oil that again blocked the pores of the skin

1. Dehydration

Dry skin accelerates the production of excessive oil

1. Cosmetics or skincare products

Some of these skincare products contains oil-based ingredients

1. Food

Fried items contain excessive oil, some food raises the blood sugar level.

Prevention measures:

1. Frequently wash your face
2. Eat fruits as well as a green vegetable
3. Fried items avoidance
4. Refrain from touching your face
5. Take proper sleep