Why is retinol making my pores bigger?
Why is retinol making my pores bigger? “Skin purging happens when new ingredients, like retinol, promote increased cell turnover, which causes clogging and worsening breakouts. This is particularly the case as oil and debris that is trapped deeper underneath the skin comes to the surface,” explains board-certified dermatologist Michele J.
How long does it take retinol to shrink pores?
For that reason the average amount of time before you see results with OTC retinol is usually 12 weeks or longer. That’s not to say that there are no benefits during the first few months, they just may not be very noticeable.
What happens if I stop using retinol?
If you stop retinol and do not begin a prescription retinoid, the benefit of preventing acne will go away. The skin cycle of cells being “born” at the base of the skin and moving to the top, dying and desquamating into the surrounding environment takes about 4-6 weeks.
How can you tell if retinol is working?
While prescription-strength retinoids may have an effect in a matter of weeks, it can take up to 6 months for OTC retinols to produce the same results. You may notice a difference in conditions like acne after 12 weeks, but sun damage and signs of aging can take much, much longer to improve.
