Comments on: Do High Levels Of Benzoyl Peroxide Work Better?

By: Mo

Mo — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:13:52 +0000

I’m going to do some uncharacteristic rambling on this old post, to concur from my experience that less-is-more — I’ve stepped down my BP concentration, finding that application of the 5% solution to spots-and-patches of troubled skin works *better* to gradually/healthfully dry up such problems, rather than desiccate and injure them (leading to secondary, scrapey-sore irritations). Never mind applying BP all over the whole skin (geeze… only even consider trying anything like that if you have acne on otherwise-really-strong-and-quickly-renewing skin!) Personally, I have combination skin, that’s troublesome enough that I have bought my next tube of BP already, to prevent being without it for any time. Along with some healthfood-store quality cleanser, olive oil and moisturiser, BP has been my skin’s saving grace — but it’s a tube of 2.5% that awaits me next. Good luck, fellow healthy skin seekers! BONUS: using the lower concentration, none of the laundry has been bleached by accidental BP contamination! My significant other appreciates this, too. ^_^

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:56:21 +0000

I suffer from acne myself but from experience this would NOT work! Your skin would be so dry you wouldn't want to go out in public! My friend Allison forwarded me an article she found on BeautyBlitz.com for a new moisturizing mask that helps acne prone skin. I haven't tried it yet but I plan to!

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:33:26 +0000

I saw a similar regimen, and after trying everything from diferin to tetracyclin, I gave it a try. I use large amounts of 2.5% BP and an oil free moisturizer twice a day.My skin is clear for the first time since I was 11, though it does get a little dry sometimes.

By: John User

John User — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:40:46 +0000

Brains, is that true that 2.5% bp is as same as effectivity as 10% bp but with less irritation?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoyl_peroxide
“Research suggests that 5 and 10% concentrations are not significantly more effective than 2.5% and 2.5% is usually better tolerated.”

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:21:02 +0000

I also use this regimen, and yes, it does specify a larger dose of a lower concentration. So it is less irritating to a degree. It has been effective for me, since I began breaking out at the age of 22. At first I tried using a higher concentration of BP (10%), but it also made my skin peel and flake, and it left visible residue on top of my skin. I personally don’t experience this with the lower concentration. But that’s just me.