Dermatologist explains retinol purging, retinoid purging (they are one and the same thing). The theory is that while retinols and retinoids work by targeting comedone formation, it also triggers off inflammation. This is why dermatologists don’t recommend applying retinoids or retinols when you have active inflamed acne bumps. Ditto for acne cysts.
What happens if you do so? Well your angry pimple gets even angrier, i.e. redder, bigger, more painful…and may even develop into a cyst.
Retinoids ruined my skin and skin cycling never helped, repairing the skin barrier did.
Retinoid Side Effects #2 Retinoid dermatitis
Retinoid dermatitis is an eczema-like reaction caused by retinol side effects. The skin barrier is disrupted in cases of retinoid dermatitis. Retinoids improve the quality of skin by exfoliating dead skin cells. But that also means it breaks down the joints between the superficial skin cells, known as corneocytes. This can cause skin to become sensitive, meaning that it reacts easily to allergens and changes in the environment. This is also the rationale for skin cycling with retinols and retinoids—popularised by Tik Tok in 2022. Essentially allowing your skin to break from irritating actives such as retinoids, retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and salicylic acids. Skin cycling refers to alternating retinoids with moisturisers in between usage and reducing frequency of use.
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