Dwayne's answer to Can salicylic acid cleansers cause purging? I just began using one almost 2 weeks ago and I’m breaking out, so I’m not sure if my skin is just reacting poorly and I should stop using it or if I’m just purging. - Quora
Dwayne's answer: Cleansers with salicylic acid may induce purging, particularly in the beginning. Purging occurs when the skin's cell turnover rate is accelerated by an exfoliating substance, such as a cleanser with salicylic acid, causing