what acne treament should I use that doesn't contain benzoyl peroxide, what's the best product?

Question

My skin is really sensitive to benzoyl peroxide, I get bad irritations from it. I am using Loreal Adult Intenisve Peel, but I don't know how well that'll work out for me.
What's the best acne treating system on the market that doesn't contain benzoyl peroxide as it's active ingredient?

Answer 1

Laser surgery has been in use for some time to reduce the scars left behind by acne, but research is now being done on lasers for prevention of acne formation itself. The laser is used to produce one of the following effects:

to burn away the follicle sac from which the hair grows
to burn away the sebaceous gland which produces the oil
to induce formation of oxygen in the bacteria, killing them
Since lasers and intense pulsed light sources cause thermal damage to the skin there are concerns that laser or intense pulsed light treatments for acne will induce hyperpigmented macules (spots) or cause long term dryness of the skin. As of 2005, this is still mostly at the stage of medical research rather than established treatment.

Because acne appears to have a significant hereditary link, there is some expectation that cheap whole-genome DNA sequencing may help isolate the body mechanisms involved in acne more precisely, possibly leading to a more satisfactory treatment. (Crudely put, take the DNA of large samples of people with significant acne and of people without, and let a computer search for statistically strong differences in genes between the two groups). However, as of 2005 DNA sequencing is not yet cheap and all this may still be decades off. It is also possible that gene therapy could be used to alter the skin's DNA.

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

Well some people say you wash your face with normal warm water, then put toothpaste on the pimple, and then the next morning you wake up and its gone. Im not sure if it works, but im trying it right now. And if that doesn't work for me im going back to useing "Gold Bond powder" witch ive been useing also for my acne, where i put a thin layer of powder on the acne area and spread it, and im pretty sure there isnt benzoyl peroxide in it.so if none of that works im sorry.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

For my acne, I use a pill called Doxycycline, I am not sure if it contains benzoyl peroxide, but it really works. To put on the face, I use RetinA, again, not sure about the benzoyl peroxide thing, but it really works. I have tried so many other products, and they haven't worked, but you should really try this! It's AWESOME!

Answer 5

Try Clean and Clear. Containing salicylic acid. Much better on skin than benzoil peroxide. It doesn't burn and dry out.

Try using these. They clean and contain the salicylic acid. They work great for me.

http://www.cleanandclear.com/productDetail.do?productid=35&productpos=0

Answer 6

There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at the link provided.

Answer 7

Find some graet home remedies
for acne

Answer 8

Try St. Ives

Answer 9

read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies to help you more on this site

Answer 10

Go to the derm and ask him for accutane.

works like magic