How to Get Rid of Acne the Easy Way!

Benzoyl peroxide is a very strong antibacterial agent that actually kills P. acnes, which are one of the main causes of acne, it is by far the most popular over the counter acne treatment, and it works wonders! Benzoyl peroxide works by drying and peeling your skin which in turn removes the dead cells, its is also very good at clearing blocked pores, which is essential if you finally want to get rid blackheads and whiteheads, and it also helps to reduce spots.

Unlike many of the time limited prescription medications, benzoyl peroxide can be used as an ongoing treatment, many people use it every day for years, and what’s more there are no long-term side effects associated with it. With some prescription treatments your body can eventually build up a resistance to the active bacteria, which basically renders it useless.

Benzoyl peroxide is present in many of the most popular over the counter products. That doesn’t mean you have to purchase any of these products which often come with a hefty price, you can easily go out and get a much cheaper generic product from one of the larger supermarkets or drug stores which does the same job. It can be found in all sorts of different skin care products including creams, gels, lotions, foams, soaps, washes, masks, and scrubs.

When looking for products containing benzoyl-peroxide, you should preferably opt for one of the creams, lotions or pads which are a lot more effective at treating acne than washes, soaps, and scrubs. Also if you are regularly visiting your GP for prescription treatments you should know that these products are no more effective than the over the counter options we earlier discussed, they just cost a lot more.

Benzoyl peroxide can be used to treat existing acne and more importantly stop future breakouts. If you have, or have had acne vulgaris, you should continue to use it even when your infection has cleared. Many women use it on a regular basis just to prevent hormone-related acne breakouts.

Benzoyl peroxide comes in a variety of different strengths starting at 2.5 and rising right up to 10.0 percent. The treatments with the lowest values, such as 2.5 percent, are a lot less irritating than the higher strength 10 percent concentrations and are often give the same results for most people, they are also quite a lot cheaper! Therefore it is recommended that you begin your treatment using the lowest dose, and then if necessary you can increase the strength. If you start out this in mind you will significantly minimize the chances of irritation,, and definitely save some money.