Your Oratory

Benzoyl peroxide isis available in many over the counter acne treatment products such as Neutregena or ProActive. Since these products can be purchases without a prescription at any major drugstore many people assume that they don’t have any serious side effects. While benzoyl peroxide is extremely safe, it does have some side effects that may surprise you.

Everyones skin is slightly different, and as such different concentrations of the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide can cause radically different results. If you have sensitive skin some of the stronger products may cause your skin to become dry and flake. Switching to a lower concentration should fix this.

Also, benzoyl peroxide may bleach fabric or facial hair. So if you are worried about your clothing it may be wise to take off your shirt before washing your face.

Like any other medication, you should thoroughly research any of the side effects before trying the medication. No one wants to be a ginea pig.

photo credit: spoxx

Today, I was reading about a newer form of acne treatment called an acne facial.  At first, it reminded me of laying down and getting my face cleaned off by a professional.  I read multiple articles on the subject of acne facial treatments and found out that there are patches that can be applied to your entire face that will have your skin looking clear and acne free within a couple of nights.

If my acne ever flares up again, I know that I am going to buy some kind of acne facial treatment and use it overnight to see how well it works.  I know people who have had success with this form of acne treatment, but it just sounds way too easy.  I’m hoping that acne facial treatments are not too good to be true and that they actually work!