Bringing spots to the surface?

boomkatalog

Ive started using a new face wash, which i was warned can be harsh so i only use it twice a week. Ive noticed recently i seem to have a few more spots and blackheads on the problem areas than usual. According to me mother the face wash is "bringing the dirt to the surface" and means its working. I've heard this line before, wondering if there's any truth to it? Getting tired of having the chin of a teenager :rolleyes:

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This does happen. I notice I always have a few spots after a good facial.

jadie

Beauty Myth- skin purging. Is it a foaming wash? Also upsets the ph balance of your skin

http://www.carolinehirons.com/2013/10/beauty-myths-no-2-skin-purging.html

boomkatalog

jadie wrote: »

Beauty Myth- skin purging. Is it a foaming wash? Also upsets the ph balance of your skin

http://www.carolinehirons.com/2013/10/beauty-myths-no-2-skin-purging.html

Yeah, with tea tree oil. From the body shop

Dolbert

If a cleanser is too harsh it'll strip too much oil from your skin, causing it to produce more oil in compensation resulting in spots. I'd say go back to a more gentle cleanser and see how you get on.