So, you’ve introduced a game-changing new serum into your routine — and suddenly, your skin is in full revolt. Red bumps, new spots, chaos. Sound familiar?
Is your product turning on you? Or is this just your skin purging — the uncomfortable but often necessary step before the glow-up?
Let’s clear things up. Literally.
What Is Skin Purging?
Certain active ingredients — like retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs — accelerate skin cell turnover. That means your skin is pushing out all the congestion that’s been lurking beneath the surface.
Annoying? Yes. A bad sign? Not necessarily.
In fact, purging is often a signal that the product is working — you just have to ride it out.
Purge vs Breakout: How to Tell the Difference
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If It's a Purge... |
If It's a Breakout... |
| Appears in areas where you usually break out | Shows up in new and random spots |
| Start shortly after introducing a new active | Can happen at any time |
| Starts shortly after introducing a new active | Lingers or gets progressively worse |
💡 Rule of thumb: If things don’t improve after 6 weeks — or if your skin feels inflamed, painful, or unpredictable — it may be a breakout or irritation, not a purge.
How to Handle It (Without Hitting Quit)
This is where Invisapatch™ comes in.
- Soothes inflamed, irritated areas
- Prevents picking and scarring
- Keeps blemishes protected and clean
- Supports skin barrier recovery
It’s the perfect skincare sidekick while your actives do the heavy lifting.
The Glow-Up is Coming
Skin purging might feel like a step back — but it’s often the breakthrough before better skin. Be patient, stay consistent, don’t over-exfoliate, and patch smart.
You’re closer to healthy and radiant skin than you think.