Benzoyl peroxide is definitely the best anti-acne product you can buy over the counter without a prescription. Nevertheless, you should learn how to use it properly. If benzoyl peroxide is not used in a proper way, it can cause redness and excessive skin irritation.
How to prevent redness caused by benzoyl peroxide?
- Always choose low percentage benzoyl peroxide.
- Reduce the quantity of benzoyl peroxide that you apply.
- Apply the benzoyl peroxide product every other day.
- Use an oil-free moisturizer every morning.
Always prefer Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% which is less irritating than the usual 5% Benzoyl peroxide products.
Usually, a coin-sized quantity of the gel is enough for the whole face.
In rare cases, people with acne are allergic to benzoyl peroxide. In this case, redness is very severe, and the skin is itching. Once this happens, you need to stop applying the BP product immediately and look for anti-acne products that do not contain benzoyl peroxide.
What are the alternatives for people allergic to benzoyl peroxide?
A good alternative would be products that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or retinol.
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