Which works better on your face?

Question

Salicylic Acid or Benziol Peroxide?
Just say they were both 2.5%, which one would work better to dry up the pimple?

Answer 1

Salicylic acid is best at preventing pimples.

Once you get a pimple, use a higher level concentration of benzoyl peroxide overnight. It should help it dry up faster.

Answer 2

Salicylic acid is better at preventing pimples, its micro-exfoliating action unclog pores and does not dry skin up like benzoyl peroxide does. It also helps to reduce redness caused by pimples and it does not bleach hair like benzoyl peroxide does.

Answer 3

I think they work together to dry up pimples. I'd say the salicylic acid is more important, but I'm just guessing.

Answer 4

Both work differently for different people.
Benzoyl Peroxide is effective for treating zits and glycolic acid is good for clearing up scars. Salicylic acid doesnt work for me.

Answer 5

When I used to break out, I swore by benzoyl peroxide, but it was Stridex, a white cream that vanished when you applied it; but it was 5 percent; 2.5 percent won't do a thing!! unless you have very sensitive skin, look for benzoyl peroxide products with 5 percent!! then you'll get results!!

Answer 6

Hi. Well both of them works but the benzol might irritate your skin an so is the salicilic acid might just have the pimple looking red but have you tried retin A ?

Answer 7

if u wana remove scars n get clear skin...open http://www,glownshine.blogspot.com and there open the blue color links for natural beauty tips to get clear skin

Answer 8

benzoil peroxide

Answer 9

i remember a product called Iceoderm, use to sting.
I use to use noxzema.
i use to have camphor in it.

Answer 10

thumbs up to the lady above me and she's right so no more for me. she said it all.