How does Benzoyl Peroxide work, and why is it so murderous to my skin?
I am 16 and have been applying 10% Benzoyl Peroxide every night (after washing with Neutrogena Gentle Facial Cleanser) for just over a week now. After switching from sporradic Salicylic Acid use to BP, I responded well and quickly initially, and even had one day without acne... Now, however, it's just a bit better than it was before I began the treatment. The problem, however, is that my skin (especially my chin and cheeks) is now constantly horribly dry and flaky, though I apply a light moisturizer at least five times per day.
Any explanations about how BP works or suggestions about what to do for this condition... Should I stop or continue with the BP? I have mild to moderate acne and would love to be at least partially clear and not flaky by the time school begins in a week. Thanks a ton for any suggestions you can offer! =)
The moisturizer that I have been using has an SPF of 15.
How long should you keep salicylic acid on for?
Ive got a couple warts on my hand, I bought some Compound W (salicylic acid) to help alleviate them but I can't find anywhere (bottle, box, internet) how long to leave the stuff on. It says twice a day for up to 12 weeks, but doesn't explain when to peel the stuff off. All I see are articles about how too long can irritate the skin and I'm not sure what to do
Does anyone know of any gentle acne solutions that work?
my skin seems to be too sensitive for benzoyl peroxide acne spot treatments. i always get a red itchy blotch around where i applied it. also, i find that serious acne cleansers with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide dry out my skin too much, which then makes it get more oily and i get more acne. =mostly i'm looking for spot treatments or facial cleansers, but anything that you've had success with on sensitive skin in the past that might be helpful? any suggestions?
Are laser treatments effective in reducing oiliness in skin?
I have been plagued with EXTREMELY oily skin. My makeup can't last any longer than four hours because it just slides off. Mattifying primers break me out, blotting papers are not long lasting enough, toners make my skin produce even more oil in the long run, and I can't go on accutane because I have a history of depression. I've used masks, Milk of Magnesia, washed with Cetaphil, washed with Neutrogena's salicylic acid wash, etc. I'm beyond help! I recently read an article that the laser treatments used for acne damage the sebaceous glands and reduce oil production by A LOT. Is that true?!
I wasn't asking about acne, I said OILY SKIN.
Will this work for my resistant acne?
I have several whiteheads,pustules, and papules (mostly on my forehead and between my eyebrows) that just won't go away. I am 13, and I don't wear makeup except for powder foundation. I have tried many products containing benzoyl peroxide and saliclyic acid, but nothing seems to make by breakouts any better. I thought that maybe if I use all of my products at night/in the morning, the concentration would help my acne.
I have:
Clean & Clear 3-in-1 exfoliating cleanser ( 5% benzoyl peroxide)
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash ( 2% salicylic acid)
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 ( 10% benzoyl peroxide)
Nicomide-T Cream ( 4% nicotinamide)
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment ( 2% salicylic acid)
Please Answer!
After I pop my zits, I put some acne spot treatment on it. Is this safe?
It's salicylic acid treatment. I do it because I feel like it will clean it out I guess. Any good answers will be greatly appreciated!
Will this skin care regimen get rid of my acne?
I'm 19, and I'm sick and tired of having acne. I've always had great hygiene and washed my face with salicylic acid cleansers, but I would always still get breakouts. For the past 2 weeks I've done the following:
-Neutrogena anti-acne salicylic acid cream cleanser twice daily
-Aveeno moisturizer after washing face
-in the evening, Neutrogena anti-acne face mask, combined with dissolved aspirin, left on face for 2 hrs daily
-then olive oil mask, left on for ~30 minutes
-shower
-Neutrogena Acne Stress Control spot treatment, left on overnight
It seems to be working. I haven't had any new breakouts, and the old ones are slowly healing. Now I just have lots of red scars and hyperpigmentation :(
My skin is not sensitive, nor is it dry.
Acne Scar Treatment?
I have acne scars and I hate them so much! I have some on my cheeks and forehead. Is there any home remedies or treatments for acne scars? Also which is better Vitamin E oil or Salicylic Acid? The scars are not too bad but they are still noticeable. Please help! Thanks!
Will these acne treatments work together and clear up my acne?
Noxzema Clean Blemish Control Foaming Wash ( Contains Salicylic Acid)
Sea Breeze Sensitive Skin Astringent ( Contains Benzoic Acid)
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel ( Contains Salicylic Acid)
Will these products work together to clear up my acne? The reason I ask is two products contain Salicylic acid and one product contains Benzoic Acid. I want to know if the two acids will work together to clear up my acne. Is it safe to use both Benzoic Acid and Salicylic Acid in an acne treatment?