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Benzoyl Peroxide Review

Benzoyl peroxide is the most popular acne fighting ingredient on the market. It is used in literally hundreds of different products. Some of them are generally sold through prescription outlets and others through over the counter outlets. This is quite literally the best known and most commonly used treatment for any type of acne.

Benzoyl Peroxide Side By Side Comparison

The Good

Benzoyl peroxide can be used in ranges of 5-10%. It has been known to kill off bacteria, clear acne, and otherwise give you greater results as a whole without actually causing the same struggle some others would in terms of waiting. It of course is stronger in certain varieties, and you could buy it in products ranging from $5-$100, though we would recommend $5.

The Bad

Unfortunately, benzoyl peroxide makes the skin a harsh environment for bacteria and for you. It damages the skin causing burning, itching, dryness, redness, peeling, and various other side effects, and it can even make acne worse in some cases. Unfortunately, if you ever stop using it, the skin becomes a prime place for bacteria to develop at that time meaning that you will actually experience a sudden and severe breakout right after using it in general terms.

The Skinny

We would not recommend using benzoyl peroxide based products. Most products only use a small amount, less than the required 5% to be quite frank, and even though those small amounts don't work in any case, they still cause side effects. This formula can bleach clothes, so you can imagine what it does to your skin. However, there are plenty of other powerful options.