Breakouts, Dryness After Facial What To Do: Expert Tips

Another reason for increased breakouts could be “skin purging”, says Dr. Paris Acharya, leading esthetics and skincare expert, and cofounder of The Ardour Clinic. This is essentially clogged pores coming to the surface, says Dr. Acharya. It’s especially frequent when using a new skincare product such as retinol, which encourages the production of new skin cells, but it’s also a side effect of some facials: “Especially those that involve rigorous, deep cleansing elements, which can often clean the skin to a deeper level than you’re used to,” says Dr. Acharya. Exfoliation in particular clears out pores of old skin cells and oil, and can lead to sudden breakouts in the form of blackheads and whiteheads. Though not exactly what you want following a facial, a skin purge usually clears up on its own relatively quickly. Bigger, angrier spots that persist aren’t normal, though, so it’s worth getting back in touch with your facialist for advice.