| Benzoyl peroxide is probably the most widely | | | | solution sold for a young adult were to be used |
| used treatment for acne because of its | | | | for a baby's delicate skin. The same substance |
| antibacterial and drying properties. It is available | | | | can be prescribed for a baby but in a much more |
| for use by everyone from babies to teens to | | | | dilute solution. |
| middle aged persons. It is available in mild solutions | | | | This very simple approach to acne treatment |
| for over-the-counter use and in prescription | | | | enters the marketplace in many different forms. |
| strength. | | | | Whether used in soap or cleansing foam, it is just |
| Benzoyl peroxide is closely related to industrial | | | | as easy to overuse this chemical. In any of its |
| drying agents in a variety of products. The | | | | forms no matter how creamy the product may |
| products sold for a quick repair to automotive | | | | feel it really is the strength of the solution that |
| bodies contain benzoic acid. Another use of a | | | | determines the way in which it is to be used. |
| similar substance is as a preservative in food. It's | | | | Baby and adult skin treatments use the lowest |
| a pretty affective way to remove liquids. Still it | | | | solution at 2.5% while the strongest solution at |
| can be overly drying as can be deduced from its | | | | about 10% is used in the treatment of cystic |
| use in car repairs. | | | | acne of the body. A few applications for solutions |
| Naturally something as widely available as this | | | | of 1% are available for the treatment of rosacea |
| substance is misused on occasion. Overly strong | | | | acne. |
| solutions sold for use on the thicker skin of the | | | | Benzoyl peroxide should be used as part of a |
| torso would be harmful if used on the face. This | | | | comprehensive treatment approach. |
| would be extremely true if the very strong | | | | |