Yesterday a new serum was added, today the skin burns or shows small red spots. The first helpful step is not to look for an opponent. Take the new product out of your routine and make the care plan clear again.

For burning and redness

Carefully wash off any residue with lukewarm water. Avoid using the suspect product as well as exfoliants, retinoids, and heavily scented care products. Only use products that you already tolerate well. The ETUDE SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream can be a simple example of care, but is no guarantee against reactions.

You need medical help if you have swelling, blisters, breathing problems, eye involvement or severe discomfort. A reaction that does not subside after discontinuation should also be clarified by a doctor.

Is this “purging”?

The term is used too quickly online. A temporary increase in impurities may occur with active ingredients that affect cell turnover, such as retinoids or exfoliating acids. A moisturizing serum that burns does not automatically become an effective first aggravation.

Where the changes occur, what they look like and which active ingredient is new helps with classification. This does not replace remote diagnosis. Pain, severe itching and extensive redness suggest that you should not simply continue.

This makes it easier for you to find the trigger

In the future, only introduce one new product at a time and test it in a small area beforehand. Note the start date and application days. When three new products start at the same time, it is difficult to identify the cause.

Our contribution Understanding the skin barrier helps with subsequent basic care. Via Ask Thu you can tell Thu the specific product combination; If you have medical problems, the dermatologist’s office is still the right address.

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