Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Skin purging is a reaction caused by products used to control acne. Ingredients used to ...

“Skin purging” is a term some people use to describe ... for 7 to 10 days. If the product does not cause any negative side effects, a person can start using it in other areas.

“However, in the process, it ‘purges’ up all kinds of other debris hiding under your skin, which may lead to sudden breakouts. Skin purging happens when new ingredients, like ...