- Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide 29th September 2004
... acid makes my skin feel better and more healthy than benzoyl peroxide. When I use benzoyl peroxide, it turns my ... can see the difference. Also, I've been told that benzoyl peroxide only protects against bacteria for about...
... dead skin cells which will keep your pores clear. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial that kills the bacteria ... cause acne. I think salicylic acid is much better than benzoyl peroxide. First of all, it's gentle and can be used ... future. I'd go with salicylic acid and stay away from benzoyl peroxide. Some good products with salicylic acid are...
... BP dries your skin out. I use Paulas Choice 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution and it doesn't dry me out or make...
- Has anyone tried Proactiv solution? 27th September 2004
... change happening in my body. But, after reading that benzoyl peroxide (in proactiv) has been shown to damage skin ... proactiv ever since. Here are a few quotes on some of benzoyl peroxide's (proactiv's) more pleasant qualities:
...
" Benzoyl peroxide (BP) generates free radicals in the skin ... of years and many research journal entries state " benzoyl peroxide is a free radical-generating skin tumor promoting ... agent." Performing a word search of the words " benzoyl peroxide cancer" in PubMed in the National Library ... between BP and skin cancer."
"In 1995 the FDA changed benzoyl peroxide from a Category I (safe) to a Category III ... information that raised a safety concern regarding benzoyl peroxide as a tumor promoter in mice..."
"Benzoyl ... Peroxide is a bleach"
" Benzoyl peroxide attempts to sterilize the skin or strip it...
- Help Me Please! I Cant Stop Picking! 26th September 2004
... use duac (I believe the same as benzamycin... it's benzoyl peroxide 5% and Clindamycin 1%) gel in the 45gram...
- please help - benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid? 25th September 2004
... kind of creams. I know more people find success with benzoyl peroxide, but it really depends on the person. You...
... I like benzoyl peroxide, but I haven't used a salicylic acid creme...
- Clindamycin Phosphate 24th September 2004
... a c n e d o t org, order their economical tube or benzoyl peroxzide 2.5%. Bacteria can not build up resitance...
- Food & acne (why dermatologists don't tell the truth) 23rd September 2004
... or a combination of these things. My research on benzoyl peroxide (in proactiv) led to some disturbing findings...
- Aloe...burning... 22nd September 2004
... up into your eyes. This happened to me a lot with a benzoyl peroxide product I used before. I guess it was pretty...
- so sick of hearing about proactiv 21st September 2004
... that cause acne would eventually become resistant to benzoyl peroxide. I just use the Neutrogena On the Spot on...
- Grrr...Still have whiteheads 21st September 2004
... longer, im sure they should come to whiteheads or use Benzoyl Peroxide...this will dry them out, kill the bacteria...
- Any males age 20 and over... 18th September 2004
... change happening in my body. But, after reading that benzoyl peroxide (in proactiv) has been shown to damage skin ... proactiv ever since. Here are a few quotes on some of benzoyl peroxide's (proactiv's) more pleasant qualities:
...
" Benzoyl peroxide (BP) generates free radicals in the skin ... of years and many research journal entries state " benzoyl peroxide is a free radical-generating skin tumor promoting ... agent." Performing a word search of the words " benzoyl peroxide cancer" in PubMed in the National Library ... between BP and skin cancer."
"In 1995 the FDA changed benzoyl peroxide from a Category I (safe) to a Category III ... information that raised a safety concern regarding benzoyl peroxide as a tumor promoter in mice..."
"Benzoyl ... Peroxide is a bleach"
" Benzoyl peroxide attempts to sterilize the skin or strip it...
- Boils on chin - any advice? 16th September 2004
... Benzoyl Peroxide (BP)...
... replying - I was getting desperate!!! Unfortunately, benzoyl peroxide makes my skin really sore and I look like...
- Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 15th September 2004
... for me when i first started using it but i also used benzoyl peroxide with it..doesnt work anymore though...
- Boil like pimples 12th September 2004
... keep looking younger, which is a plus
Also, wear benzoyl peroxide like Nature's Cure or any benzoyl peroxide...
- Bum acky acne 11th September 2004
... well. And I'd buy some cheapo generic brand of 10% benzoyl peroxide so you can dry the pimples out without spending...
- Help with red face 11th September 2004
... that feels like it might come to something..i use benzoyl peroxide to kill that bacteria. But i use it locally...
- Nature's Cure 11th September 2004
... Anyways I tried proactive and returned it after 2 weeks. Benzoyl peroxide makes my face itch terrible. I've tried other...
- Please Read. Pro Activ Users. 10th September 2004
... ACTIV didn't make them heal either and here is why.
Benzoyl Peroxide and Premature Skin Aging: Benzoyl peroxide ... acne. Damage is determined by the concentration of benzoyl peroxide and the frequency of use. It has also been ... 1995 the FDA issued warnings regarding the use of benzoyl peroxide and changed its status from safe to uncertain ... . For these reasons do not use benzoyl peroxide or any other ingredient that might damage ... Valuable Acne Tips page for additional information on benzoyl peroxide.)
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS and UNDERSTAND...
... Also Benzoyl peroxide will not let you produce as much collagen...
... to spread the word, pro activ is bad and so is the benzoyl product. No it can cause SKIN Cancer, it doesn't...
- Is this true??? 10th September 2004
... tone.
All I can say is that I am so angered by Benzoyl Peroxide and how it is advertised in the press as...
- The Regimen 10th September 2004
... Cure is a Homeopathic pill you take twice daily and a Benzoyl peroxide cream that you apply to your skin....i think...
- treating dark blemishes 10th September 2004
... breakouts and scars. Im currently on oxytetracycline and benzoyl peroxide cream (2.5) but besides that I have not really...
- Thank you. 9th September 2004
... and if I do have a heinous spot, I spot treat with a benzoyl product (for some reason these work AWESOME on my...
- Spot Treating 8th September 2004
... darn spot and it will get better.
So, my vote is Benzoyl Peroxide....
- Acne makes me cry and feel horrible 7th September 2004
... difference.
I am currently on doxycycline and a benzoyl peroxide gel....
... I am currently on doxycycline and a benzoyl peroxide gel.
That's a good combo. Just give...
- stievamycin/retin-a 7th September 2004
... so big????????? :) it sucks! but i try putting benzoyl peroxide 5% on them and for some it may work but these ... should i not put anything on them, or should i put benzoyl or hydrocortisone or polysporin or polysporin and ... benzoyl or something else? ahahah thanks for any info that...
... so big????????? :) it sucks! but i try putting benzoyl peroxide 5% on them and for some it may work but these ... should i not put anything on them, or should i put benzoyl or hydrocortisone or polysporin or polysporin and ... benzoyl or something else? ahahah thanks for any info that ... main acne fighting topical ingredient. I have found benzoyl peroxide to be the most effective. Unfortunatly, ... a longer life cycle that whiteheads. If you chose benzoyl peroxide, here is the regimen i would recommend for ... you will be using alot. Try you best to find 2.5% benzoyl peroxide! And seriously go for 2.5%. In studies ... very light. The alpha hydroxys work very well with benzoyl peroxide by keeping you from peeling.
I hope this...
... m on stievamycin at night, and i've been applying benzoyl peroxide just on the zits and the stievamycin everywhere...
- i need clear skin in exactly three weeks 6th September 2004
... the morning, use non-comedogenic lotion mixed with a benzoyl peroxide zit cream. Most importantly, lay off sugar...
... the morning, use non-comedogenic lotion mixed with a benzoyl peroxide zit cream. Most importantly, lay off sugar...
... pecifically for acne. You mix it yourself..it comes with a Benzoyl Peroxide packet an a dye that you add gradually until ... cover blemishes plus it fights the acne because of the benzoyl peroxide....
- It's been a long battle against acne... finally found rest 6th September 2004
... isotretinoin -- gel form, astringent form, cream, etc)... Benzoyl peroxide (from washes, gels, creams, pads, strips ... course its mainly Salicylic acid based instead of Benzoyl peroxide)
Then I thought to myself: diet? allergy...
- My Acne Is Gone. 5th September 2004
... then I stopped using retin-a, then I stopped using benzoyl peroxide. At each stage my skin got clearer. Now...
- Is doxycyclin effective? 5th September 2004
... I have been using benzoyl peroxide on my face for awhile, with decent results...
- whiteheads that won't go away 5th September 2004
... doxycycline tablets to kill bacteria)
-Triaz (3% benzoyl peroxided pads)
Try talking to your derm about...
- life of a pimple... 3rd September 2004
... would take at least 5 days to come to a head. putting benzoyl peroxide on it might help dry it out some, but if...
- Does Benzoyl Peroxide last? 3rd September 2004
... My derm told me that your face will not get used to Benzoyl Peroxide like it does with antibiotics. I have used...
... Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective topical acne ... all recommended products are listed on site), a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel, and a moisturizer.
The site explained ... how benzoyl peroxide worked for people, but not as well as it ... over-drying because it is shown in tests that a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel is just as effective as 10%. The only...
... doesnt hurt to try. just make sure you "gob" on the benzoyl peroxide, thats the key. and since its 2.5% its not...
... Benzoyl peroxide, from my experience, does nothing for blackheads...
... to it, But as it is constantly exposed to air, the Benzoyl peroxide loses it's effectiveness. If it seems to...
- Help with back acne 3rd September 2004
... wash it in the shower and maybe try something like Benzoyl Peroxide 10% for when you get out. If it gets dry...
- Has anyone used Proactiv? 2nd September 2004
... out of your skin. Think about how much rubbing and benzoyl you're putting on your skin. It really dries your...
- Help 2nd September 2004
... Benzoyl Peroxide is good....
- tolerance to benzoyl peroxide? 1st September 2004
... Hey! I used a prescription... Triaz 3% benzoyl peroxide on my face, and it didn't work very well ... really does work and it's main ingredient is 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. I guess it's just the combination of products...
... benzoyl peroxide helps a lot in my opinion, its one of the...
... build up immunity or something with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide?...
- What should I tell my Derm? 1st September 2004
... all kinds of things as well:
Topical - differin, benzoyl (varying strengths), erythromyacin, benzamyacin
oral...
- Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic acid 1st September 2004
... Benzoyl Peroxide kills the bacteria that causes acne, and...
- need advice from all you pros on this forum ASAP 31st August 2004
... percent BP. so i should put some keri on my face then Benzoyl Peroxide? my question is, after Keri lotion how long...
- My first CYST! Help Please 31st August 2004
... rid of the red/purple on the outside. i would try benzoyl peroxide and see how it goes. good luck...
- How to exfoliate sensitive skin? 31st August 2004
... lotions and potions :) Interestingly, I tolerate benzoyl peroxide alright, but it only helps a tiny bit.
...
... toner (i use to remove my makeup)
Either PC AHA or PC Benzoyl Peroxide (I alternate each night)
jojoba oil to moisturize...
- mederma...? 31st August 2004
... knew about this board then. anyway i then went on benzoyl peroxide. this is my 2nd month.. and my face got better...
- Somthing That Could Help 29th August 2004
... Brand Salycilic Acid Liquid, 2%.
"Benzac W" Brand Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, 5%.
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Do the BP morning...
- excess oil out of control 26th August 2004
... after washing the Tazorac off like Clindamycin or Benzoyl Peroxide it may be contributing to that look.
Hope...
... also has made other topicals (ex. Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide) way more effective. That I have definatly...
... washes - that's just how gentle it is), and use 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion on my face for a few hours and then...
- So depressed.... 25th August 2004
... the past to deal with it, he gave me creams such as Benzoyl Peroxide 10% and 5%, Dalicin T lotion (which was absolute...
- My b5 Journal 22nd August 2004
... seems to have stopped? i got antibiots and tazorac and benzoyl peroxide last year which seemed to work after a long...
- Dilemma 22nd August 2004
... my face has been breaking out badly.
I was using Benzoyl Peroxide and it seemed to be working fine but it is ... stopped.
What I want to know is...can't you get Benzoyl Peroxide on prescription so why is it so bad to use ... the best out of the topicals I've had? erythromycin, Benzoyl or Retin-A?
My face got so red today I know Doxy...
... ermatologist? I never really heard that you couldn’t go on Benzoyl Peroxide for a long time. With all topical, (erythromycin ... , Benzoyl , Retin-A) they work different for everyone so it’s...
- Overwhelmed By Treatment Options 22nd August 2004
... you to do? Type of wash? Type of moistureizer? Benzoyl won't do anything with out a wash that works for you...
... you to do? Type of wash? Type of moistureizer? Benzoyl won't do anything with out a wash that works for you...
- Any good results from Proactiv? 20th August 2004
... end of June. I did not see any results. In fact the Benzoyl Peroxide that was in the cleanser and the repairing...
- good OTC acne treatment 19th August 2004
... stores and drugstores for about $5. It contains 10% benzoyl peroxide which i find much more beneficial than salycic...
- What worked for me 18th August 2004
... What does work for me is:
Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash ( benzoyl peroxide)
And Duac Topical Cream
Nothing pops...
... What strength is the benzoyl peroxde cream wash? I also use a BP wash (5%), but ... What does work for me is:
Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash ( benzoyl peroxide)
And Duac Topical Cream
Nothing pops...
... Well, it says:
Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash
( benzoyl peroxide 4%)
Yeah, it is lower than yours, but it ... it though.
Duac Topical Gel
(clindamycin, 1%, benzoyl peroxide, 5%)
I haven't tried RetinA or any other...
... I'd go with the lower strength Benzoyl . Stronger will dry you out and cause the problem...
- Murad Works Great for Mild Acne, plus my tips for good skin. 16th August 2004
... thing, if you are on retin-a and are also using a benzoyl peroxide wash...benzoyl peroxide counteracts with...
- something against acne? 16th August 2004
... recommend using a gentle soapless cleanser and applying benzoyl peroxide every night before bed. You can also use...
- AHA, BHA, Glycolic, Salicylic - Help! 11th August 2004
... foaming cleanser followed by BHA or AHA toner, and then benzoyl peroxide. If the plan works, I should see results...
- facial hair removal and acne treatments 11th August 2004
... started differin gel (been 4 weeks) with a combo of benzoyl peroxice 3% cleanser and 3% pads.
Is it safe to...
- Peels 11th August 2004
... best and most effective way for treating that is a benzoyl Peroxide wash and maybe even a topical antibiotic ... bacteria and you may want to even dry it out with Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. If that doesn't work Accutane does...
- accutane? 8th August 2004
... Cosmetic Laboratories wash off cleansing lotion, Triaz ( benzoyl peroxide) 6% pads, Akne-mycin 2%, and a higher dose...
- just ordered proactive online... 8th August 2004
... the main active ingredients in the products were benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, and sulfur. Similar products...
- Your favorite Prescription Medicine 5th August 2004
... combo :)
As far as what I've hated... anything with benzoyl peroxide. Found out I'm allergic and that was not...
- differin vs. retin-a micro 5th August 2004
... reduced!
I apply Differin Gel in the morning and use Benzoyl Peroxide (ZapZyt) at night.......
... reduced!
I apply Differin Gel in the morning and use Benzoyl Peroxide (ZapZyt) at night....
all this for 2 pimples...
... Yes, that's what benzaclin is. I was reading about benzoyl peroxide and a doctor said for it to be effective...
... Yes, that's what benzaclin is. I was reading about benzoyl peroxide and a doctor said for it to be effective...
- Is this spot a scar? 4th August 2004
... rare papule/pustule. I've been treating my acne with benzoyl peroxide once daily, and using a salicylic acid facewash...
- Finally clearing up from OTC 4th August 2004
... vitamin acne treatment. I'm extremely sensitive to benzoyl peroxide, so I've been staying away from it, and I...
- 30 and still have acne 3rd August 2004
... constant use of benzoyl peroxide works great for me-I would get them on my...
- Mixing products 3rd August 2004
... careful-alot of poeple have had serious issues with the benzoyl per that comes with it is very irriatating for some...
- Lifting weights and Acne 2nd August 2004
... was put on accutane because I was given:
Minocin
Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Wash
Retina-A at night
This combination...
- Toothpaste?? 1st August 2004
... I think it's much better to use 10% benzoyl peroxide....
- Time to give up on proactiv? 31st July 2004
... somehow. i think the bacteria can become resistant to benzoyl peroxide as they can with almost any topical or antibiotic...
- Small red forehead bumps 29th July 2004
... shampoo? I am using Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser, benzoyl peroxide, and Neutrogena Moisture for Sensitive skin...
- Imagine if you never had acne how much your life would be different? 28th July 2004
... advertise pro-activ and its refined prescription grade benzoyl peroxide.i would think a tube of clearisil would get...
- The Wonders of Aloe Vera 28th July 2004
... the proactiv cleanser,then put the toner on then the benzoyl cream...then i wait a bit and put on the differin...
... jojoba oil as usual. But now, instead of applying benzoyl peroxide straight to my face, I mix it with a dollop ... soothing to my skin and just as effective as straight up benzoyl . Loving it. :)...
... Would mixing jojoba oil with benzoyl peroxide be a good combination for dry skin?...
- Benzoyl Peroxide Ruined my Face!! 26th July 2004
... i only use benzoyl peroxide at night since it can make your face dry...
- Diet or Product? What's healing me. MY SACRIFICIAL EXPERIMENT 22nd July 2004
... message board and am not sure what bp means?
bp= benzoyl peroxide...
... Users of Accutane, doxy/mino/tetra*cyline, Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide etc. will experience TERRIBLE skin reactions...
- Breaking out on chest 21st July 2004
... lot tougher than on your face, you could try a 10% Benzoyl Perozide body wash which may clear it up very well...
- What's your sensitive skin regimin? 16th July 2004
... layer of Neutrogena On the Spot Acne Treatment (2.5% benzoyl peroxide) over the jojoba oil. I exfoliate a couple...
- What's your sensitive skin regimin? 16th July 2004
... and thats pretty much it. Before I goto bed Ill put benzoyl peroxide around my jawline thats where I breakout...
... adivse, Crapple. Bad thing is though, I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide so I'm pretty much limited to Salicylic acid...
- neutrogena on the spot acne patches 16th July 2004
... while you're sleeping. i swear they work faster then benzoyl cream or anything else i've used. every day i've...
