Everything you should know about skin purification

No todos los granitos nacen de la misma manera y pueden surgir (a menudo en el momento más inconveniente) por diversas razones. No siempre es fácil descifrar qué tipo de defecto es, por qué ha aparecido de repente y cuál es la mejor manera de solucionarlo. No importa si eres un entusiasta del cuidado de la piel con una elaborada rutina nocturna de 10 pasos o un minimalista que depende de una lista cuidadosamente editada de productos confiables, determinar la causa del brote y el curso de acción apropiado a seguir puede ser un campo minado. ¿Te ocupas de las erupciones utilizando, a menudo secando, tratamientos para el acné o las imperfecciones, o permites que un brote de acné siga su curso?

Vogue had the help of the general medicine consultant and an aesthetics expert, Dra.IFEOMA EJikeme, to explain what is the purge or purge of skin, how to distinguish it from an ordinary outbreak and how to treat it.

What is skin purification?

‘Skin purge occurs when a product or process accelerates the cellular renovation of the skin, which results in small open or closed pimples that generally manifest as white points in the skin’.

What causes skin purge?

‘Purging the skin is not a name that you will see in scientific journals, but it is well recognized in clinical practice.In general, you will see terms such as ‘inflammatory lesions’ or ‘inflammatory acne’, associated with ingredients that increase skin renewal.Ingredients such as retinoids, aha, bha, pha, chemical peels and even lasers can cause the skin to purge ’.

How long does skin purification last?

‘It can last four days to six weeks, but on average, you can expect it to happen for about two weeks’.

Is skin purge or purge something?

‘Purge is neither good nor bad.It can happen after using excellent products but, likewise, it also occurs frequently when the skin barrier is compromised before starting with a product or treatment.Purge risk can be reduced if the barrier function first repairs, then slowly begins the treatment or introduces the product ’.

How to distinguish the purification of acne outbreak skin?

‘The outbreaks and skin purge are continuous from each other.With the outbreaks, initially there is an obstructed pore that becomes inflamed, which leads to open or closed pimples.With purification, this process accelerates and there is usually a precipitating as a new product or treatment.If you continue with the product or treatment, you can expect your skin to improve ’.

How to treat skin purge?

‘If the skin barrier is compromised when a purge occurs, it begins with ingredients that help with the repair of the barrier, such as ceramids and hyaluronic acid in a non -comedogenic formulation.If you are using a treatment or product, continue with a slower approach ’.

A purge can make the skin look unequal.What are the best products to soften the complexion?

'It is important not to be aggressive when a purification occurs and understand that it can be an essential part to obtain the best results for your skin.When it happens, treat the skin carefully;Do not try to take away or exfoliate the papules because that could make things worse.Instead, check the products you use;The use of them decreases if your skin feels dry and strap;Hydrates the skin with a soft cleaner, such as the wax moisturizer [Vogue also loves cleaning milk for Oskia's rest day], or a low percentage salicylic cleaner, as well as non -comedogenic moisturizers.In the clinic, treatments such as LED light can be very useful to calm the skin.

Article previously published in British Vogue, Vogue.co.UK