What is Benzoyl Peroxide used for?Benzoyl Peroxide is use for treating infected acne.It 's can also use to treat comedome(white acne) too.
How it works?
Propionibacteria acnes, or P. acnes, are the bacteria responsible for acne breakouts. They cannot live in an aerobic environment. Benzoyl peroxide works by introducing oxygen into the pore, thereby killing P. acnes. When the bacteria population is decreased, the number of breakouts on the skin is reduced as well.
How do i choose this product?
Benzoyl peroxide is available as a lotion or gel and can be used as a preventative acne treatment even after your acne has cleared up.It is generally an inexpensive treatment, and can be found in both name brands and generic products.
The concentration of Benzoyl Peroxide is around 2.5/5 and sometimes 10%. Some can’t tolerate a percentage that high (5-10%) but tests have shown that the difference between a Benzoyl Peroxide product with lower concentration have minimal difference in effectiveness.
Direction for using
It can be used once or twice daily. Apply thoroughly over all areas affected by acne.Start with a lotion or gel in a 2.5% strength. Higher percentages are available but may irritate the skin. Start with a lower strength to allow your skin to become acclimated to the benzoyl peroxide treatments. Move up to a higher strength if results are not seen after several weeks.
Can you use it without seeing the doctor?
Today Benzoyl Peroxide is very popular when it comes to acne treatment and is used in different kinds of products/brands all over the world. You don’t need a medical prescription to buy products which have Benzoyl Peroxide in them.
side effect and solution to reduce side effect
When you first use the gel it can cause dryness and irritation as the chemical has a water absorbing effect on skin. But you don’t have to worry since the toleration of the product increases over time, it should be fine after a few weeks.
If unwanted side effects occur, you may want to scale back use to every other day, or use a benzoyl peroxide lotion in a lower strength.
