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

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.

By: Tony Hurst

Tony Hurst — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:51:13 +0000

This was great info. More is not always better and it helps me to be up to date so that I can advise my clients. Thank you, Tony.