"i started this topical ointment back in february. skin takes quite a while to get acclimated. i&#039;d say a month+ before it stops burning. i&#039;d apply epiduo followed by aquaphor to combat the dryness and it just seals your face up for a good 20 minutes. i peeled a lot in the beginning, but i did not purge. i notice it actually makes skin much oilier since the pores are now unclogged. if i wear moisturizer under makeup, i&#039;m an oil slick by noon. i try to avoid moisturizer now. i still have gotten pimples and a cyst so i&#039;m not sure how amazing this is. also, someone said use this in the morning. please don&#039;t do that. "