Does benzoyl peroxide ruin your skin?

The redness of the skin (erythema), caused by sun exposure and benzoyl peroxide, are both the result of free radicals (oxidative stress) upon the skin. Repeated sun exposure or benzoyl peroxide use generates free radicals that damage the skin’s structure and cellular DNA, resulting in premature aging of the skin.

How long should I leave benzoyl peroxide on my face?

First, lather your face with a Benzoyl Peroxide wash. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse it off with water.

Do dermatologists recommend benzoyl peroxide?

Benzoyl peroxide is a great option for people with oily skin because it strips oil from your skin, says Lauren Levy, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and acne specialist in private practice.

Are you supposed to rub in benzoyl peroxide?

Benzoyl peroxide comes in cleansing liquid or bar, lotion, cream, and gel for use on the skin. Benzoyl peroxide usually is used one or two times daily. To use the lotion, cream, or gel, first wash the affected skin areas and gently pat dry with a towel. Then apply a small amount of benzoyl Peroxide, rub it in gently.

Why is benzoyl peroxide making my skin worse?

“Even at low levels, benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria and opens pores,” says Dr. Zeichner. In fact, studies show that high amounts of benzoyl peroxide (the most available is 10 percent) are more irritating but no more effective than their lower-concentrated counterparts.

Does benzoyl peroxide age skin?

Benzoyl Peroxide and Premature Skin Aging: Benzoyl peroxide creates free radicals and is known to cause premature skin aging, just like repeated sun exposure or persistent acne.

Why does benzoyl peroxide make acne worse?

The Bottom Line: There is no evidence that benzoyl peroxide makes hyperpigmentation worse, and on the flip side, when it is used correctly it can completely eliminate acne, thus preventing future acne lesions and future hyperpigmentation.

How does benzoyl peroxide work in the skin?

All the Ways Benzoyl Peroxide Works for Acne Kills Acne Bacteria. Acne bacteria, called C. acnes, contribute to the redness, swelling, and pain of acne. Opens Clogged Pores. Keratin is a protein that accumulates within pores, causing the pore to clog. Promotes Flow of Skin Oil. After application of benzoyl peroxide, researchers notice more oil on the surface of patients’ skin.

What does benzoyl peroxide treat?

Benzoyl Peroxide is an important topical treatment in the prevention and correction of acne. It’s an antibacterial ingredient that goes deep inside skin pores to treat and prevent bacteria causing acne and inflammation that leads to breakouts. Benzoyl Peroxide reduces excess oil production from clogging pores.

Does benzoyl peroxide exfoliate?

When you regularly apply a BPO product to the skin, such as our Acne Med, oxygen dives down into the pore and both eradicates the bacteria as well as prevents it from invading in the first place. Another important function of benzoyl peroxide is its ability to exfoliate the inside of the pore.