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tashallegra
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Joined: 17 Jan 2008
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:24 pm  |
Hi could people please give me some advice on the negative or positive effects of benzyl peroxide.
I have had bad breakouts for the past five months and have tried md formulations, yonka, murad, neutrogena and micro dermobrasion treatments and no clearing untill..i tried pro active. Pro active cleared the acne but now ahs started to cause a dermatitis like reaction with my skin flaking off heaps around my hairline!
advice please!!! |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:20 am |
| you can google it . I know clearasil neutrogena has products this ingredient. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:03 am |
Honestly, I wouldn't consider Benzyol... I have very, very mild acne and I find it's way too strong and drying, even at a low percentage - 2.5%.
I've used it for a couple of months by using Proactiv, I swear, it made my skin WAY WORSE. NO matter how many celebrities rave about Proactiv on TV, it has definitely worked against me.
Talk to your derm or any laser centre staff about prescribing you some Vitamin A creams - like Retin A or Tazorac, they work WONDERS. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:07 am |
| BP dries your skin out causing premature ageing and your skin also develops an immunity against it so after awhile it doesn't work anyway. |
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47, former sunworshipper, skincare addict, oily T-zone, fair skinned, love Vita A, some hyperpigmentation, microneedler. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:25 pm |
I've used BP steady for about the past 10 years, it's the only over the counter product that will work on my acne. I don't have a problem with it drying out my skin, I only use it on my forehead and I use a moisturizer always.
I'm currently using Dan Kern's gel which is really great, it's a generous size at a great price.
http://www.danielkern.com/ |
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tashallegra
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:43 pm |
My beauty therapist recommended md formulations which hasn't really helped yet! I just bought the adult acne kit and giving it another go.
What I was really concerned about is the bad effects of benyzol peroxide on the skin as I have googled it and found a lot of adverse reviews and recommendations against it.
Most professional skincare lines seem to use salcilyc acid for acne treatment instead. |
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vangurl
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Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 3:02 pm |
| I find the best thing for the skin with breakouts is a natural AHA. |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:11 pm |
Hi tashallegra
I've used a couple of benzoyl peroxide products and found that they are unsuitable for my skin, drying, itching and a little redness on the areas which I applied the product. I found that BHA's work a little better than benzoyl peroxide. But I have still not yet found a product which 100% clears and controls my acne. |
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Premenstrual acne, combination, dehydrated skin. Using- Retin-a, bb cream, Asian sheet masks, Avene mist, Dr Jart |
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Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:39 pm |
| tashallegra wrote: |
Most professional skincare lines seem to use salcilyc acid for acne treatment instead. |
Yea I wished this worked on mine, but it has absolutely no effect.
I did get a script for some Retin-A from my doctor so I have high hopes for that. |
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:28 pm |
I find BP drying too. I like saliyacic (spelling?) acid if my skin is ABOUT to produce a pimple.
I only use the Pro-Active clay mask on an existing pimple at night when no one can see me (well, my husband has cracked up laughing once). Will dry it up overnight or at least make it more manageable.
Has anyone tried that pimple machine? Zenon or something like that? |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:19 am |
a couple of years ago i tried proactiv. biiig mistake. the cleanser contained salicylic acid, the toner had some sort of BHA, and the nighttime solution had benzoyl peroxide. initially, i followed the directions and applied the solution to my entire face, whether or not i had any acne. i broke out on my chin in particular: there was not an inch of skin not covered in cystic acne.
after my course of accutane, i was told by my dermatologist that bp should be used only after a pimple appears. the ingredient is quite harsh to use on clear skin. i use clean and clear's persa gel 5 (that is the maximum bp content that is permitted in products sold in canada) and it works like a DREAM. if i have a particularly problematic pimple cropping up, i will apply a layer, let it dry, then apply another. the change is noticeable when i wake up. |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:17 pm |
I have been on this for two-three years.It really helped my skin to the point where it was super clear.One catch though-as long as I kept using it.Every time I tried to quit-face went into complete rebellion.The worst part about this is that it is toxic for your liver and can cause liver cancer.It doesn't say that on general brand bottles-but if you get yours from a pharmacy they will give you a brochure that states that danger(and its not because there is a higher percentage of it in there,it's because prescription lotions and potions are required to have that).Sooooo my advice-don't  I am currently using la poche rosay and it has been working wonders.without the bp. |
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:41 pm |
Hi tashallegra,
I used benzoyl peroxide for years for my acne and while it kept me clear it seemed to age my skin immensely. I have since found out that is a pro-oxidant (as opposed to an anti-oxidant) and very bad for the long term health of your skin. For the last year I have been using prescription Tazorac gel. It works really well for acne and has the added benefit of being very good for anti-aging.HTH. |
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Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:14 pm |
I'm used to use PanOxyl on face skin several minute,it's make my skin irritate and turn red.
Nowaday I use benzac2.5% which is water base in the evening before clean my face.After that I use Clindamycin on the pimper. |
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