After using Glyco 6 cream for a week, I got some pimples that worsened instead of improving. Has anyone else faced this?

Dear Reader,

That’s a very valid concern, and what you’re describing may actually be skin purging, not necessarily a bad reaction, especially since you’ve been using Glyco 6 cream for about a week.

Here’s what’s happening: Glyco 6 (6% glycolic acid) speeds up the skin’s cell turnover, meaning it brings clogged pores, oil, and trapped impurities to the surface faster than usual. This can make it look like new pimples are appearing, but in reality, your skin is just clearing out deeper blockages.

It’s likely purging if:

• The new pimples are small, come up quickly, and go away within 1–2 weeks.
• They appear mostly in areas where you normally get acne (like the T-zone, cheeks, or chin).
• Your skin also feels smoother or brighter underneath.

It may be a bad reaction if:

• The breakouts are painful, red, or spreading to new areas where you don’t usually get acne.
• You have burning, itching, or excessive peeling.
• The irritation is worsening day by day.

What you can do:

• Continue using Glyco 6 only at night and reduce the frequency to every other night for now.
• Use a gentle cleanser and a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser.
• Avoid scrubs or harsh acne creams during this period.
• Always use sunscreen during the day.

In short, a mild increase in pimples at first is quite common and often part of the purging phase, which usually settles within 2–4 weeks. But if breakouts are painful or worsening, stop and consult your dermatologist, as it might mean your skin is reacting rather than adjusting.

Wishing you good health.