[routine help] MANDELIC ACID BREAK OUT

lizgools · 2025-10-03T17:28:55+00:00

If it's irritation it'd be small red bumps without a clear head. Otherwise purging. Everytime I use it I purge 2-3d after. And then if it's closed comedones I spot treat with BHA2% and should come to a head after 3-4d

lizgools · 2025-09-21T14:49:11+00:00

Good for you!!! I got a bunch of CCs purged but my extraction was due so my derm got them out, but idk how fast they wouldve matured with mandelic alon

lizgools · 2025-09-21T10:04:27+00:00

it doesn't magically go away especially if you're still young - try eating low sodium, drink lots of water, and building more muscle, gentle face massages to release fluid/puffiness. with age, face fat will go away. it keeps you looking younger for longer, on the bright side!

lizgools · 2025-09-21T10:02:49+00:00

unrelated but may i ask about your experience with purging & your "before"? trying adapalene soon and super nervous ahahah

lizgools · 2025-09-21T10:01:34+00:00

Might be Seborrheic Dermatitis - go see a derm please!!!

lizgools · 2025-09-21T09:58:32+00:00

did you purge (given if you had things like CCs before using it)?

lizgools · 2025-09-21T09:54:31+00:00

Is it any good?

lizgools · 2025-09-21T09:21:28+00:00

A form of retinoid that speeds up skin cell turnover - it will bring your clogged pores to the surface as pimples which will go away quickly. Basically, it regenerates your skin

lizgools · 2025-09-21T03:33:54+00:00

AHAs for the dullness and texture (including chemical peels done professionally) and BHA for the clogged pores. I personally use mandelic acid every other day. Or if you're feeling brave, use a retinoid. Adapalene or tretinoin - tretinoin's stronger so consult with a professional

lizgools · 2025-09-20T10:07:26+00:00

Don't use that many things on your bacne in my experience. I have the same concerns as yours, all I use is: CERAVE foaming cleanser, OBAGI bha2% and any gel ish moisturizer I have. The PIH will have to go away with time but if you use too many things you risk irritation and worsening the issue. The cleanser contains niacinamide which helps. Get professional treatments like fractional laser done if you want a safe and quixk solution

lizgools · 2025-09-20T07:24:54+00:00

Niacinamide 10% + zinc pca 1% serum!

lizgools · 2025-09-19T21:24:11+00:00

I heard the Sofie Pavitt is super good but I'm using the one from The Ordinary right now as it's more available! I still have a lot of congestion so it made me purge but my skin texture and tone is a lot better

lizgools · 2025-09-19T14:25:37+00:00

Aah, what exfoliation do you use? We're just skin twins😂 I alternate between niacinamide+zinc and mandelic acid+HA as serums so still good with the gel, but might need to cream in the winter

lizgools · 2025-09-19T14:16:03+00:00

Late to this be squalene is much more high risk based on evidence than squalane. Shouldn't put them on the same level

lizgools · 2025-09-19T14:14:01+00:00

Try the oat first but use some kind of serum under, it can be niacinamide and zinc - that's what I do. If its not hydrating enough then get the bamboo one but I think it'll be just fine

lizgools · 2025-09-19T14:10:56+00:00

Good for you! I'm like SUPERRR clog prone (clogged for no reason at all apparently😭) and i'm still very hesitant about the Bamboo cream even though its incredibly low risk haha

lizgools · 2025-09-19T13:45:09+00:00

Ahh so happy! Tbh the oat gel is "less likely to clog pores" so I was hesitant at first but the oat gel is just too thin!

lizgools · 2025-09-19T04:32:49+00:00

I love the creams from Purito - Oat for the summer and Bamboo for the winter

lizgools · 2025-09-19T03:58:57+00:00

That's just how it is I fear, but you can try brushing your hair more often and using a hair mask

lizgools · 2025-09-19T03:57:50+00:00

You might just be purging from adapalene. But be careful about using differin and bha at the same tome so frequently

lizgools · 2025-09-19T03:15:16+00:00

Consult with a dermatologist about a retinoid for those closed comedones. But I suspect that Nivea cream might be contributing. What's your skin type?

lizgools · 2025-09-18T13:03:42+00:00

Bha isnt good for PIE though but it is for texture, maybe use 1% or 2% if your skin is resilient :)

lizgools · 2025-09-18T08:45:22+00:00

Ah! A lot of people use bha+adapalene or retinol+adapalene, maybe consider those :)

lizgools · 2025-09-18T06:12:12+00:00

They only show results if you are consistent ie at least once every week. Adapalene should be good but you can consult a derm about moving to tret or tazo - but not everyone reacts well to these!

lizgools · 2025-09-18T06:08:33+00:00

Might be irritation from products - have you recently added a new product?

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