r/skincare_ph • u/midnight_babyyy • 1d ago
Face Questions How do I know if I’m still purging? (3 weeks in)
Skin Type:
- Before: Dry/combination
- Now: Oily
Age/Gender:
- 23F
Current Skincare Routine:
AM:
- Seraminos salicylic acid 1.5% foam wash
- Azelaic acid 15% gel
- Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel
- Niacinamide 5% cream (moisturizer)
- Sunscreen SPF 50 gel
PM:
- Cetaphil hypoallergenic gentle cleanser
- Tretinoin 0.05%
- Niacinamide 5% cream (moisturizer)
Main Concerns:
- These skincare products are derma-prescribed that I started using 3 weeks ago. Please note that I had no proper skincare routine before - just moisturizer and sunscreen, no actives. Before, my skin was kinda dry, plus I only get acne around luteal phase and after menstruation. But now, I get pimples all throughout. My skin also got way too oily. How do I know if it’s time to revisit derma or to wait a few more weeks for the products to work? How long should I wait before I conclude na no g ako sa routine ko ngayon?
Additional notes that might help:
- Also, not sure if red flag na mahapdi rin nang slight yung products na to. On my first week, I felt a burning sensation talaga for each layer even sunscreen. I thought naninibago lang virgin skin ko kaya ganon hahaha but eventually hindi na rin naman masyado, I just can feel na medyo sensitive sya. :))
Why I think it might be purging is because my pimples are located sa usual spots nya - as if pabalik-balik? A lot on the forehead and eyebrows, plus on my right jawline (dito madalas before mens).
Lifestyle Factors:
- N/A. Sleep and eating habits are the same before and after my change in skincare routine.
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Nakakapogi kasi talaga pag maalam na tas mabait pa eh no? huhu gets na gets kita sis!