What are the differences between the two?
2007-01-04 14:17:29 · 3 answers · asked by hello1 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Benzoyl peroxide is an anti-bacterial that helps to kill the bacteria that causes pimples. Salcylic acid is an acid that increases cell turnover by sloughing off dead skin cells that clog the pores that cause pimples. The two work very well together. If you find that your skin gets too dry then use one product in the morning and one in the evening. Happy New Year.
2007-01-04 14:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by 2D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Benzoyl peroxide is a peroxide like hydrogen peroxide and salcylic acid is aspirin. Both are totally different medications used for acne and both work well. You will find salcylic acid in alot of OTC cosmetic stuff. Benzoyl peroxide will age the skin so becareful.
2007-01-04 14:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Nayyar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
Do you mean "Salicyclic acid"?
Salicylic acid (sal-i-SILL-ik AS-id) is used to treat many skin disorders, such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and scalp, calluses, corns, common warts, and plantar warts, depending on the dosage form and strength of the preparation.
Please see the web pages for more details on Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid.
2007-01-04 14:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋