Hard truth: Not every breakout is a "purge." Sometimes your skin is just... reacting. And not in a good way. ⠀ If your flare-ups last longer than a few weeks, aren’t in your usual breakout zones, or came on after trying something new (👀 beef tallow), it might be time to rethink your routine. ⠀ Purging happens with active ingredients that speed up cell turnover. Not every bump is a detox. ⠀ #SkincareMyths #HardTruthSeries #TheSkinScientist #IngredientTruths #PurgingVsBreakingOut