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Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid and Others?

PORE + BACTERIA + BLOCKAGE = ACNE

Types:

Non-Inflammatory Acne


Whitehead



Blackhead



Inflammatory Acne


Papule




Pustule




Cyst




Nodule




Causes

  • Hormones
  • Diet
  • Deficiency
  • Genes
  • Inflammation

Myths

  • Washing or scrubbing your face will help clear up acne
  • Stress causes acne
  • The sun will help get rid of acne
  • Diet and acne are related
  • Only teens get acne
  • There is no cure for acne
  • You should never pop a pimple
  • Touching your face moves bacteria around and causes acne
  • Dermatologists know everything there is to know about acne

Treatments

a. Benzoyl Peroxide
  • kills bacteria
  • continuous use
  • usually works in at least 4 weeks 
  • can cause dry skin 
  • acne may return
b. Salicytic Acid
  • helps to correct abnormal shedding cells
  • helps unclog pores
  • does not kill bacteria
  • acne may return
c. Sulfur
  • ins't use by itself
  • bad odor
d. Alcohol and Acetone Products Combined
  • dry skin
  • anti-bacterial
  • little or no effect on acne
  • not recommended by dermatologist
e. Natural options
  • Effectiveness is not proven
f. Soap
  • don't use regular soap on your face 
  • may or not work
  • aggressive use can harm skin
For me, Benzoyl Peroxide works better than Salicytic Acid. This second one, make me breakout. I have tried Neutrogena, Simple, OXI, Clearasil, etc...

This are my favorite products, I've been using them for 1 year, with great results:


Clean & Clear
Persa-Gel 10
10% benzoyl peroxide

It's like a magical eraser. Big breakouts take longer than smaller ones to disappear, but it works wonders.
...................................................................................................................................
Clean & Clear
Advantage
3-in-1
exfoliating cleanser
5% benzoyl peroxide

Although is harsh on the skin and I would not recommend this for people with sensitive skin, is one of the best cleanser I have used so far.


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