- Ruining My Clothes With Proactiv 20th September 2006
... my face with a gentle cleanser to make sure all the benzoyl peroxide was washed off. Third.. only wash towels...
- green tea really helps 14th September 2006
... study and found that green tea works just as good as benzoyl peroxide with the benefit of not drying out your skin...
- Teenage Acne 6th September 2006
... with a few friend's! I went to the doc and was given benzoyl peroxide which worked well for around a year and then...
- Need some input on doxycyclene 5th September 2006
... used it. I then used Duac topical gel which was 5% benzoyl peroxide 1%clindamycin. Then I was put on Differin...
... made my acne worse.
Then I tried Proactiv with the benzoyl peroxide.
My body just does not react well to benzoyl...
- cleansers and differin 2nd September 2006
... astringet with 1% salicylic acid.
- Apply layer of benzoyl peroxide gel, 2.5%.
- Allow BP to dry, usually...
- Proactive reatcion 1st September 2006
... conclude that that either 1. your skin isn't used to Benzoyl Peroxide, and you're having the 'hardening effect ... time. The less likely reason, 2. You're allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide. About 1-3% of people are allergic to Benzoyl ... very gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. Don't use any Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol, or Sulfur until...
... puffy, and red. Your skin is probably sensitive to Benzoyl Peroxide...Mine is and it always reacts to products...
- Black-head-ectomy 22nd August 2006
... blackheads, I have noticed a big difference using a benzoyl peroxide cleanser (rather than salicylic acid). It ... johnson & johnson's clean and clear makes a very good benzoyl peroxide cleanser that is under $4 at most stores...
- Prevention/Maintenance 20th August 2006
... old favorites--differin, retin a, salicyilic acid, benzoyl peroxide...but then I wonder if maybe these products...
- Anyone try Sea Breeze 'actives' toners??? 20th August 2006
... Anyways, that clears up my pores, and then I apply my benzoyl peroxide (2.5% concentration)... I had been using...
- Need help (brevoxyl and tazorac) 19th August 2006
... Tazorac but not the Brevoxyl. The brevoxyl is just benzoyl peroxide right? I did not have a lot of luck with...
- Omega 3 supplements & no topicals? 18th August 2006
... it may be decreasing my sebum and I think using my Benzoyl Peroxide cleanser is now irritating my skin and causing ... I am wondering if I should take a break from the Benzoyl Peroxide for a few days and just use the fish oil...
- Which OTC products are recommended by your derm?? 16th August 2006
... has some finicky sensitivities).
I also think Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products are good, at...
- help 16th August 2006
... resistance to them.
Maybe you can try a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide (proactiv, carley's clear&smooth, oxy wash...
- HELP! Running out of options....and patience. 11th August 2006
... I've tried many
different things.
First it was Benzoyl Peroxide but my skin reacted badly even to 2.5%.
...
... How long were you using the Benzoyl Peroxide? I use the 2.5%, and it took me a good month...
- rotating topicals? 10th August 2006
... For instance, I like to put in Differin gel and also Benzoyl Peroxide gel at night, but not at the same time.....
- Wrinkly Eyes from Proactiv 9th August 2006
... its the benzoyl peroxide...try avoid applying the blemish fighting...
- back acne 9th August 2006
... What I've found that works best for me is benzoyl peroxide gel (I use 10% for my back&chest, 2.5% for...
- benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid 8th August 2006
... I've been using both now with no problems, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel and an aftershave lotion with salicylic...
- Klaron 7th August 2006
... worse in the long run. You may want to try using a benzoyl peroxide cream/gel instead, because that also kills...
- red marks/blotches 6th August 2006
... of my acne by using a combination of the proactive benzoyl peroxide(3rd step) and benzaclin. now just gotta get...
- I Need A Good Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser 5th August 2006
... Hi OXY 10 contains 10 % benzoyl peroxide. From what i have learnt, a higher concentration ... a normal/oily cleanser then apply neutrogena 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream over affected areas. Its soothing less...
... doesnt strip all the oils from my face and apply 10% benzoyl peroxide gel for problem areas and it works fine as ... consistent or else it'll be useless.
Yea I think using a benzoyl peroxide cleanser is too harsh....
... check out Carleys clear and smooth cleanser. It's got benzoyl peroxide in it along with other really good stuff ... called Industrial Strength clear and smooth with 5% benzoyl vs. 2.5%. I can tell you after 2 weeks of using it...
- Proactive 4th August 2006
... with the little beads and also adds a little bit of benzoyl peroxide, then the cream puts in moisturizer and skin ... good stuff as well and benzoyl after you open up your pores with the cleaner. But...
- My acne cure, experience & humble advice. :D 3rd August 2006
... hopped from one cure to another. I started out on benzoyl peroxide (which it took me 6 months to realise I was...
- 100% Tea Tree Oil on entire face? 2nd August 2006
... Waterlily, I never heard that about benzoyl peroxide. Where did you learn that? I am worried now...
... If you search on the web for benzoyl peroxide and free radicals, you'll find lots of info...
- proactiv toner on its own? 2nd August 2006
... im on accutane, using clean/clear benzoyl peroxide facial cleanser, and the proactiv toner for...
- Acne 30th July 2006
... like Proactiv works because you use an alkaline (the benzoyl peroxide), then an acid (glycolic acid), then an alkaline ... ( benzoyl peroxide), which would kill bacteria not only because ... working well. I wonder if you could use some cheaper benzoyl peroxide, then use a citrus fruit, then use the benzoyl...
- Cursed. Need to vent... 24th July 2006
... m starting a new one.. Brevoxyl-8 Creamy Wash (8% benzoyl peroxide!) Feel free to reply to my thread- "the emotional...
... I hope its helping. Unfortunately i'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide (found out the hard way!!! :( :) ) , so i...
- The Acne Cure 20th July 2006
... one of the things he recommends is that you store benzoyl peroxide cream in the fridge, and that you put ice...
- proactive 17th July 2006
... for much less money. For example, I've been using benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) and salicylic acid (1%) and am having...
... bought proactiv in over a year. Only problem is the benzoyl peroxide can stain your clothing or bedding, like...
... t recomend it. It doesn't have a high enough % of benzoyl peroxide... I would try "Brevoxyl Creamy Wash" which ... has 8% benzoyl peroxide....
... t recomend it. It doesn't have a high enough % of benzoyl peroxide... I would try "Brevoxyl Creamy Wash" which ... has 8% benzoyl peroxide....
- update-- improvement! 16th July 2006
... Well, I've been using benzoyl peroxide gel (2.5%), morning and night, for about ... a while (a few weeks at least) to get used to the benzoyl peroxide... In the beginning there was a lot of redness...
- Confused... 11th July 2006
... quite notorious, but most over the counter drugs with benzoyl peroxide seems to work well with most people, or...
- Please help : ( 10th July 2006
... been on spiro, accutane, antibiotics, injections, benzoyl , retin-a, birth control - the other thing I wish I...
- my last post...how i got rid of my acne 8th July 2006
... it didnt work. Find out which works best for you... Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicilic Acid. They both won work for ... and perscription within 8 years, i know that for me Benzoyl Peroxide works and Salicilic Acid doesnt. Acne creams...
- benzoyl peroxide AND salicylic acid? 5th July 2006
... magazine about a product that has salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide but i dont know. i guess it just depends...
... acid every night and when I get huge pimples I use benzoyl peroxide. That helps clear my skin....
... Ive been using benzoyl peroxide now for about 6 weeks. I have very mild acne...
... so oxygen can get in. I dry my face Then i put on benzoyl peroxide because it gets into your pores better and...
- Is this stuff for acne? 30th June 2006
... I only use the Cetaphil moisturizer, because I use benzoyl perxide gel which can dry out your skin, so the cetaphil...
- 98% clear for 4 months.... 30th June 2006
... tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, retin-a, benzoyl peroxide, birth control pills, proactive, healthy...
... tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, retin-a, benzoyl peroxide, birth control pills, proactive, healthy...
... tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, retin-a, benzoyl peroxide, birth control pills, proactive, healthy...
- proactive-give it another go even tho it didnt work before? 27th June 2006
... find a product containing 0.5-2% SA in it instead of benzoyl peroxide - or use both like i do. Granted peels use...
... won't work again. Proactive products contain 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, and you said that salicylic acid works well...
- Minocycline 25th June 2006
... the first time i took the 100mg.
I also am using a benzoyl perox. wash and benzaclin gel in the mornings.
Of...
... been a week since i started taking 100mg, using the benzoyl wash, and clindamycin gel.
I can tell a difference...
- Adult acne and feeling hopeless. 24th June 2006
... monthly, im sure a derm would prescribe a cream like the Benzoyl Peroxide (available over the counter) or differin...
- Proactiv 23rd June 2006
... different moisture Gel, plus spot treating pimples with 5% Benzoyl peroxide).
I just got sick of the proactiv immune...
- Epidermx Question 21st June 2006
... This one is good because it contains Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Aloe Vera, Dimethicone, Retinyl Palmitate...
- deep cleansers 17th June 2006
... Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) is good for a lot of people. That...
- I quit proactiv successfully! 14th June 2006
... bought Clinique's Emergency Spot treatment, it has 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, and it seems to work really well and doesnt...
- Initial breakouts for new products MEANS ITS WORKING!!!!!!! 12th June 2006
... weeks ago, I tried new products on my skin like a BHA, Benzoyl Peroxide, and a new sunscreen. For the first 4 weeks...
... really appreciate your posting this.. I've been doing benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) for a couple weeks now and defnitely...
... yeah especially with benzoyl peroxide, you will have a "purging", since the BP...
... the renewing cleanser too much since they both have benzoyl peroxide in it. I like the repairing lotion and toner...
- face is burning off!!! ouch!! 7th June 2006
... Okay, maybe benzoyl peroxide is not for me.. Tonight lying in bed, my...
- don't you hate it.... 6th June 2006
... up.. Ugh... hate it hate it hate it!! When is this benzoyl peroxide 2.5% going to kick in!?!?...
- Wow! Neosporin. 6th June 2006
... for 1.5 oz(without insurance), the ingredients are Benzoyl peroxide, Glycolic acid, and zinc.
Which can all...
... for 1.5 oz(without insurance), the ingredients are Benzoyl peroxide, Glycolic acid, and zinc.
Which can all...
- benzoyl peroxide advice? 31st May 2006
... to rest so it doesnt get irritated.
But usually benzoyl peroxide doesnt CAUSE breakouts JUST irritation so...
... and I just can't live without it. It is only 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and is part of a three step system so you...
- Help! My acne itches! 31st May 2006
... not have dry skin, but I am on a combination of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin....
... How is the 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin working for you.
I'v always...
... Well, Benzoyl Peroxide has worked very well for me in the past....
- Salicylic acid? scars? 30th May 2006
... return.
Following accutane, I choose #2 and I used benzoyl peroxide and probably should not have used it since...
- Accutane for Minor Acne? 28th May 2006
... very noticeable. Ive tried all the salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and even differen which temporarily works...
- Huge Cyst on Cheek! 26th May 2006
... BP means? i see it alot on here.
thanks! :)
Benzoyl Peroxide....
- My chin cystic acne and facial zits have cleared!! 26th May 2006
... but what works for me is simple:
1) Wash with a 3% benzoyl peroxide cleanser each day - use it as directed -...
- im so mad and frustrated at this derm! UGH!!!!(venting) 25th May 2006
... medications ive taken before...I told her Ive used benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clindamycin, differin, tetracycli...
- cleansers without active ingredients??? 21st May 2006
... cleanser that doesnt have all the active ingredients ( benzoyl peroxide etc). I am off accutane but want to do everything...
... prevents blackheads and clogs) and something with benzoyl peroxide on problem areas or during problem hormonal...
- Doxycycline 17th May 2006
... Hi...
For yrs I took tetracyline and used benzoyl peroxide,erythromycin gel.
My dermo suggested accutane...
- When do you/Can you grow out of acne? 17th May 2006
... help clear acne. What I would do is try to add some benzoyl peroxide in a leave-on cream, as well. Clean and Clear ... and you can buy it at most drugstores. It has 10% benzoyl peroxide in it--the most BP you can get in a product ... without a prescription. Lots of other products contain benzoyl peroxide, though, so just check the label under "active ... found that using a combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide has worked really well. The key is to be...
... Interesting, thanks for the comment, I have heard about Benzoyl Peroxide, my brother had a tube of that he got from...
... products for now. I found improvement when I used the benzoyl peroxide (BP) stuff. Just be careful, a higher %...
- Hormonal Acne? 16th May 2006
... acid makes condition worse, so does the aspirin mask
benzoyl peroxide helps overall, but not for the jawline or...
- Cystlike bumps on chin, and jawline, need to get cleared prom in 2 weeks! Please Help 8th May 2006
... all up, or get them to go away quickly, I won't use benzoyl peroxide nither or retin-a cause I've been using that...
- proactiv...i don't know how to quit yoou! 1st May 2006
... replies!
:)
Try using Oxy daily wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication. I believe Proactive uses ... benzoyl peroxide but at a low percent. I use it twice a day...
... cleanser. It is made by Peter Thomas Roth it is a Benzoyl Peroxide 10% cleansing lotion (not TOO drying). There...
- Clear and Smooth-OMG it works 30th April 2006
... active ingrediants in the soap and face wash? Its not benzoyl peroxide is it?...
- Body Acne!!!!! 27th April 2006
... on me, so I bought the PanOxl (sp?) bar that's 10% benzoyl peroxide and it works GREAT. Right after I use it...
- Proactiv! 22nd April 2006
... accustomed to it. The face wash and the lotion contain Benzoyl Peroxide (BP), which can be quite drying. Give it...
- 31 Year old female...finally clear!!!!!!! 22nd April 2006
... get ready for bed (Wash, Toner, Mask or scrub and benzoyl peroxide lotion and then finally moisturizer) I really...
... get ready for bed (Wash, Toner, Mask or scrub and benzoyl peroxide lotion and then finally moisturizer) I really...
- need some help from clear and smooth users 19th April 2006
... between the regular and teen formula is regular has 2% Benzoyl Peroxide and teen has 5%.
I think 5% benzoyl peroxide...
- Nature's Cure 18th April 2006
... think the pills are nothing special. Its just the benzoyl peroxide that makes your skin look better...
- Horrible skin, nothing working! 13th April 2006
... you will breakout more. Some people respond well to benzoyl peroxide (clearasil, proactive ect) others to salicycic...
- oily skin! 2nd April 2006
... Shine Control Moisturizer and put either zit zap (10% benzoyl peroxide) or a spot treatment that contains salicylic...
- whats soap is best? dove,pears,simple,baby soap.....????? 31st March 2006
... disappointed me. Sometimes I stray and tried stuff with benzoyl peroxide or even cetaphil and Dove beats them both...
- the reason why proactiv didn't work for me. 28th March 2006
... and as i was reading i can across this part about benzoyl peroxide. what it said was that my skin type which ... pigmented, wrinkle could not use proactiv because the benzoyl peroxide in proactiv is only 2.5% or less which isn...
... The Europe Proactiv only contains salicylic acid, NO benzoyl peroxide.
I used it and thought it was useless ... America and have been using the American Proactive with benzoyl peroxide for 1 week and OMG that results are amazing ... prior to now and that made my skin worse. I now love benzoyl peroxide!!...
- The clear life after accutane 28th March 2006
... Avoid using products that are acid based, contain benzoyl peroxide, or anything that claims to clear acne, as...
- Entirely New Regimen: Dig Cleanse + Paula's Choice 25th March 2006
...
-disinfectant (PC Blemish Fighting Sol'n - 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) EVERY OTHER DAY
-another moisturizer (PC...
- Exercise and Acne 23rd March 2006
... REALLY SUCKS!!!! I've tried using a sulfur mask and Benzoyl Peroxide after I work out but it doesn't seem to work...
- Please help, Don't know what to do! 22nd March 2006
... Stay clear of salicyic acid and benzoyl peroxide products. They dry me out horribly, and make...
- Benzac wash on forehead? Help please 20th March 2006
... today, I have been using 10 % benzac wash which is a benzoyl peroxide for my back acne. Today the derm said to...
