Skin Concern

StAugMom77

Dry/Sensitive

Retinol “purge”

Anyone notice your skin purging after you began using retinol in your routine? Seems like blackheads are brought up to the surface but my pores are looking better.

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JelenaaJekkii

Oily/Sensitive

Yes the purge is real. Can happen with all retinoids. It's your skin adjusting to the quicker cell turnover

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StAugMom77

Dry/Sensitive

Good to know, thank you 😊

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Veracity

Oily/Resilient

Yeap, I had breakout for about 2 weeks first time using retinol. After that everything got back to normal. Just bare with the purge, I think you’ll be fine.

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StAugMom77

Dry/Sensitive

I’ll hang in there 😥 thanks!

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TheGeekyBeaute

Oily/Sensitive

What retinol are you using? Just curious.

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StAugMom77

Dry/Sensitive

Sunday Riley A+ & Luna Night Oil. No redness or flaking.

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SquatsAndLipgloss

Oily/Sensitive

Very normal and although it may not seem like it, its a good sign! Retinol speeds up cell turnover so everything comes to the surface faster. Hang in there, it's worth it!

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StAugMom77

Dry/Sensitive

Good news! I’ll be patient 🤗 thank you

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isaglowup

Oily/Resilient

I haven’t but I used a retinol and slowly into my routine

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Retinol “purge”

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