Benzoyl Peroxide

Skincare Glossary: Benzoyl Peroxide

If you’ve ever had to use a skin care product, there’s a good chance that you’ve used a product that contained benzoyl peroxide. Because of its unique properties, benzoyl peroxide is a popular solution for acne problems. Commercial benzoyl peroxide products come in creams, bars, gels and so on.

One should keep in mind that most products with benzoyl peroxide often have a mix of other products in the compound. Most benzoyl peroxide products only contain about 10% benzoyl peroxide in them. And benzoyl peroxide comes with other benefits as well. For example, benzoyl peroxide is great at taking care of black heads, white heads, and other acne related growths. It’s also a bactericide, which means it can kill bacteria that directly contribute to creating acne in the first place. Most people use benzoyl peroxide as their first measure against dealing with acne. Benzoyl peroxide works quickly, which is why it is so popular. Many users see results within five days.

The more users make use of benzoyl peroxide products, the better results they’re expected to see. Skin dryness is expected to be minimal after extended use. Users should avoid contact of the product with their mouth, nose, and eyes to prevent potential irritation.

Unlike products with salicyclic acid, benzoyl peroxide products won’t develop conditions such as salicyclic toxicity. Users can, however, risk developing skin irritation. Too much benzoyl peroxide and you may experience peeling, redness and dryness. There’s another side effect users should keep in mind as well. Because of benzoyl peroxide’s unique bleaching properties, it can bleach dark fabrics if it gets in contact with them. So keep dark clothing away from your face when you apply benzoyl peroxide. Hair should be tied up and left alone when using a benzoyl peroxide facial cream as well. Some users have reported hair bleaching when using the product.

What are some popular brands that contain benzoyl peroxide? Well, Clearasil and Clean and Clean are among two of the most popular brands. Those who need to take care of a particularly unsightly spot should consider Persa-Gel 10.

Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound. While it’s usually used for acne treatments, there are a lot of uses for this compound. You might find traces of benzoyl peroxide in your whitening toothpaste. Hair bleaching products may contain benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide has even been used for industrial purposes, such as improving the color and quality of flour for baking and ink removers. Benzoyl peroxide, of course, is one of the most important compounds we use today.

Are there other risks that users will have to keep in mind when using benzoyl peroxide products? Well, pregnant women will have to discuss use of benzoyl peroxide products in mind with a doctor before using them to tackle acne or so on. But there’s little risk to using benzoyl peroxide products- very little benzoyl peroxide would be absorbed into the skin. Still, play safe when using benzoyl peroxide.

Concentrated qualities of benzoyl peroxide can be flammable. However, this is something you won’t have to worry about with your average benzoyl peroxide product. The percentage of benzoyl peroxide in beauty products and other home products is so small that it’s not something to worry about. Some people may be allergic to benzoyl peroxide so keep this in mind when applying the product and be sure to call a doctor if you experience adverse symptoms not limited to hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

Benzoyl peroxide can be a useful product in many capacities. From use as a skin care product to other applications, benzoyl peroxide is in many of the products we use on a daily basis. It’s simple, effective, and is a popular product for both cleaning skin and bleaching other products.