Hot Take: We Need to Retire 'It's Just Purging'

Breakouts after starting a new product, or a new series of treatments, is not purging. Defaulting to that explanation delays addressing the real issue.

As skin professionals, we have the opportunity to help clients understand the difference between purging, irritation, sensitization, and acne flare-ups, rather than assuming every reaction is part of the process.

💬 Discussion Question:
What's your approach when a client tells you they're "purging"? What signs help you determine whether you're looking at a true purge or something else entirely?