Lauren Kustek | Long Island, NY | Acne Specialist on Instagram: "Is it PURGING or a BREAKOUT? This is one of the most common questions I get. Here’s how you can tell if your skin is just purging or if it’s breaking out ⬇️ 👉 Purging happens when you start an active product (like retinoids, exfoliating acids, or acne treatments). The breakouts are usually tiny whiteheads or blackheads, and they show up in areas where you normally get acne. Inflamed lesions can also indicate purging if it’s in an