Skin purging will look like blackheads and whiteheads although it should not look like tiny red bumps.
During skin purging if you notice tiny red bumps it is a sign of irritation and not purging.
If you experience any dry patches or stinging or sensitive skin then it's also a sign of irritation and sometimes your skin will need time to adjust to a stronger active ingredient.
When your skin is purging the blemishes caused by purging are usually smaller, come to a head quicker and heal faster.
Breakouts, however, can vary widely in appearance, including blackheads, whiteheads, deeper cystic spots or hormonal acne along the jawline.
They may also heal slowly and can range in size and severity
Skin purging typically lasts approximately four to six weeks, depending on the individual's skin type and the product being used.
This time frame is reflective of the life cycle of a skin cell, which takes about a month to move to the surface of the skin and shed off.
Skin purging is a supercharged cleanse for your complexion.
The skin purging is usually caused by an active ingredient in a skincare product or a process that speeds up the skin's cell shedding and renewal phase.
These ingredients stimulate cell renewal turnover rate leaving behind clearer, smoother skin.
New skin can become exposed and may appear red and irritated as it adjusts to this turnover.
Whiteheads, blackheads, papules, and pustules may also appear in clusters and hard bumps.
All of these combined may cause your skin to appear rough with an uneven skin texture.