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Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid for acne treatment?

What ingredient is better for clearing acne? I dont really have a sensitive face. And my acne is mostly hormonal and a few pimples here and there.

 

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19 Replies

JadaMiranda
insider
14 years, 8 months ago
Re: Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid for acne treatment?

I use salicylic acid.  I find it more suitable and gentle on my skin.  Aside from clearing my face, it acts as an exfoliant as well.  The copper peel from omorovicza also works well on my skin. 


ksumm77
newbie
14 years, 8 months ago
Depends on your skin

I find that it depends on your skin for which works best.  Sometimes a combination of Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid even works well for some.


volta
elite
14 years, 8 months ago
I use both

I use a moisturizer with salicylic acid, and then use a 2.5% spot cream with benzoyl peroxide. It works best for my skin, but everyone is different. I normally have very mild acne (white heads) and this regimen keeps it under control for me. It's all about finding something that works for your type of skin.


aly7
elite
14 years, 9 months ago
I like salicylic acid better, but i dont think there is much difference,honestly.


TracyTB
allstar
14 years, 6 months ago
Re: Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid for acne treatment?

I actually prefer using tea tree oil for any of my breakouts.


JennaGuru
insider
14 years, 10 months ago
Re: Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid for acne treatment?

Do you suggest a benzoyl peroxide cleanser? Because sometimes i get chemical burns wit the one i used.


msbrown822
allstar
14 years, 6 months ago
Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid

I don't really notice the difference to be honest, but BP seems to work just the tiniest bit faster than SA in my case. If you are getting chemical burns I would suggest seeing a dermatologist.


amiee_belanger
newbie
14 years, 10 months ago
Re: Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid for acne treatment?

Ive had a lot of luck with the Clean and Clear Continous Control cleanser. Its 10% BP though so if thats to strong you can try the C&C advantage 3 in 1 exfoliating cleanser which is 5% BP.


amiee_belanger
newbie
14 years, 10 months ago
Cleanser

If your skin isn't to sensitive, you could try using a salicylic acid cleanser in the morning and a benzoyl peroxide cleanser at night. I used to do that because I used to have both cystic acne and whiteheads so each issue was addressed.


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