I've been seeing a lot of questions lately about whether GHK-Cu causes a purging phase, so I wanted to break this down for the community. First - What Even IS Purging? Think of purging as your skin's "spring cleaning" on fast-forward. When you introduce certain active ingredients, they accelerate your skin cell turnover. This means all those microcomedones (tiny clogs) that were hanging out under your skin get pushed to the surface WAY faster than they normally would. The result? Your skin can look worse before it looks better. Fun times, right? 😅 So Does GHK-Cu Actually Cause Purging? Here's where it gets interesting... Yes, it CAN - but it's not as common or intense as with retinoids or chemical exfoliants. GHK-Cu (copper peptides) does accelerate cell turnover, which technically means purging is possible. However, most people don't experience a dramatic purge with copper peptides. How To Tell If You're Actually Purging Not every breakout is a purge! Here's how to know the difference: ✅ It's Probably Purging If: - The breakouts are showing up in places you NORMALLY break out - They're small, fast-moving bumps (micro-comedones, whiteheads, blackheads) - It's been less than 6 weeks since you started - The breakouts are resolving faster than your typical pimples ❌ It's Probably NOT Purging If: - Breakouts are appearing in totally new areas - You're seeing red, irritated bumps all over - It's been over 6 weeks and things aren't improving - You're experiencing stinging, dry patches, or sensitivity (that's irritation, not purging!) The Timeline If you ARE purging from GHK-Cu, expect it to last 4-6 weeks max. After that, your skin should be noticeably clearer. If you're still breaking out after 6 weeks, the product probably isn't right for you. My Tips for Avoiding/Managing the Purge 1. Start slow - Don't go all-in immediately. Use it 2-3x per week at first 2. Lower concentration - Begin with 1-2% GHK-Cu products, especially if you have sensitive skin 3. Patch test - Always. No exceptions. 4. Be patient - If it IS a purge, pushing through can lead to clearer skin on the other side 5. Monitor other factors - Diet, stress, hormones, and other products can all cause breakouts too

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