The retinol purge (also known as skin purging) is a normal part of using ... it can sometimes come with a fair amount of shedding and flaking, too. Known as the ‘retinol purge’, this period ...
Our skin deals with many environmental and self-inflicted obstacles every day, so the least you can do is give it some needed protection with a good face moisturizer (and, of course, sunscreen).
Retinoids like tretinoin, adapalene and tazarotene are excellent ingredients for fighting signs of aging, dark spots and acne, but they can come with an annoying side effect: skin peeling.
“Dry skin is often a sign of a damaged skin barrier, which can lead to dry, itchy, or flaky skin," Dr. Mina Amin, MD, FAAD, a Los-Angeles board-certified dermatologist, says. “The most common ...