The purge typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks. Yes, a whole month or two. Think of it as a skin renovation.
Your cells are screaming, “We’re remodeling!” The first two weeks are the worst. Get ready for a “purge peak” around week three.
By week six, most people see the light. If it’s still raging at week eight? That’s not a purge. That’s a breakout. Call your dermatologist.
Why Does It Happen? (The Science, Made Fun)
Tretinoin speeds up your skin’s cell turnover. Imagine a lazy factory suddenly working overtime. Everything comes out faster.
Clogged pores that were supposed to surface in three months? They explode in three days. It’s like a pimple express train.
This is why purging looks angry. It’s clearing out your skin’s deep, dark secrets. The junk had to come out eventually.
Fun fact: purging happens only in areas you already break out. If you spot a zit on your earlobe? That’s just bad luck. Not the tret.
