| What is Benzoyl Peroxide? | | | | pores so the acne lesions may heal without |
| Benzoyl peroxide is a vital chemical ingredient in | | | | causing trauma (caused by squeezing or popping |
| numerous over-the-counter topical products for | | | | out the acne) to the affected area. |
| treating acne. As a matter of fact, it is one of | | | | Benzoyl peroxide also acts as an |
| the most recommended and widely used acne | | | | anti-inflammatory medication that reduces the |
| treatments. | | | | swelling and inflammation of infected pustules and |
| Benzoyl peroxide is made available in gels, creams, | | | | papules, thus relieving the individual from the |
| lotions, and cleansers. It is an economical | | | | tenderness and soreness brought about by acne |
| treatment, frequently used by acne sufferers. | | | | breakouts. This acne treatment medication is |
| Benzoyl peroxide is the initial treatment of mild to | | | | most effective when used with an exfoliator that |
| moderate acne. | | | | also has Bezoyl peroxide content. |
| Why Use Benzoly Peroxide? | | | | Benzoyl peroxide is also especially effective |
| Benzoyl peroxide primarily works as an oxidizing | | | | because it can help clear the follicle of excess |
| agent, which allows oxygen to penetrate through | | | | cellular debris, minimizing the possibility of clogged |
| the pores and into the skin, creating an | | | | pores, or comedones. |
| oxygen-rich (aerobic) environment. Hence, Benzoyl | | | | Just like antibiotics, Benzoyl Peroxide must be |
| peroxide is an antiseptic as it indirectly kills | | | | continuously used, even after the symptoms |
| Propionibacterium acnes - the culprit for acne | | | | (acne) disappear. Stopping the treatment on the |
| outbreaks. As this medication reduces the | | | | wrong time may exacerbate the condition. To |
| quantity of bacteria on the surface of skin, it | | | | determine the duration of Benzoyl Peroxide |
| does not however trigger bacterial resistance or | | | | usage, your dermatologist is the best person to |
| adverse reaction to antibiotics. Moreover, Benzoyl | | | | seek for consultation. The length of time that the |
| peroxide also deters the multiplication of yeasts | | | | treatment should be continued primarily depends |
| on the skin. | | | | on the severity and extent of acne. |
| These bacteria cannot survive in such aerobic | | | | Direction for using Benzoyl Peroxide |
| surrounding. Consequently, the reduction on the | | | | The skin must be thoroughly washed and dried |
| number of bacteria also reduces the occurrence | | | | before applying a fine coating of Benzoyl Peroxide |
| of acne outbreaks. Additionally, as an oxidizing | | | | on the affected skin areas. This can be done 1 to |
| agent, Benzoyl peroxide dries off the thickened | | | | 2 times everyday. |
| fluid or sebum and helps in alleviating the clogged | | | | |