Chances are that you have visited your GP at some point and have been prescribed Benzoyl Peroxide and not really known what it is, I have!
It can come in many forms: creams, cleansers, oitments, but you're usually prescribed it in gel form. It's basically a chemical that is included in most acne products;, if you look at the packaging on your precription it will tell you the percentage of Benzoyl Peroxide in that particular product, ones with a higher percentage are more likely to make your skin tingle because of the strength.
It's an antibacterial so it kills germs and sheds dead skin cells.
It's usually one of the first acne products to be recommended by your GP and is really effective on mild acne. Unfortunately if, like myself, you suffer from a more severe form then it probably won't be very effective. It can be quite drying as well which is never fun!
It didn't make any difference to me but my brother found it worked for him! It depends of the type of acne you have and, as I have said in a previous post, you have to try all the milder forms of medication before your GP will prescribe you stronger ones like Roaccutane.
- Natalie
Hello!
ReplyDeleteCan you get this from over the counter?
I have suffered with acne and spots for far too long!
Hi!
ReplyDeleteYou can but products like this http://www.boots.com/en/OXY-10-Benzoyl-peroxide-lotion-30ml_872935/ over the counter, the ones you get prescribed by your GP are stronger but depending on the severity of you acne they can really work :)