My acne spot treatment is really irritating my face?
I use this generic CVS brand spot treatment, containing benzoyl peroxide, and it's always worked for me before. It stung a little bit, but it would clear up any pimples quickly. But recently, it's been irritating my face a lot. I'll put it on before bed, and it will start to burn really badly. And then when I wake up in the morning and wash it off (with just plain water and a washcloth, no new facial scrubs or anything like that), I'll have HUGE red spots on my face wherever I put the stuff on. It's really painful and embarrassing, actually.
Right now, I use three different neutrogena products -- a deep-cleaning cleanser and an oil-free scrub (I alternate between the two every day), and an oil-free moisturizer, which I use in the morning and at night. All three of these are relatively new. Could these be what's causing the spots on my face? And what other spot treatment should I use?
July 9th, 2010 - 11:00
I suggest to use more gentle products that are good for your sensitive skin I like the Aveeno spot treatment for acne is good not too harsh it clear up my skin pimples fast without irritating it.