i have some pimples on my chest that i really want to get rid of in the next month before summer. first of all do you think benzoyl peroxide would be the best bet and, mainly, do i need a prescription to get benzoyl peroxide cream or gel?
2007-05-10 08:10:44 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
no
not necessary
2007-05-10 16:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by rajan naidu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not need a prescpription to purchase benzoyl peroxide if the concentration is under 10%. Any concentration higher than 10% you will need a prescription. I would recomemmend an acne scrub daily for the pimples on your chest. Noxema or clearasil works great if you use them regularly
2007-05-10 08:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Many of today's acne products contain Benzoyl Peroxide. (for example, most of Neutrogena's products) There are products that contain a certain amount of B.P. that require a prescription (lotions, body and face washes, etc. that typically contain around 10% of the stuff as opposed to the 2% found in OTC products.) Just read the labels of acne products in your local store and you'll find that many contain benzoyl peroxide.
2007-05-10 08:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That works. No, you don't need a prescription. Tons of acne creams or gels are available in any drugstore with benzoyl peroxide in it.
2007-05-10 08:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they have benzoyl peroxide in most facial products sold over the counter
2007-05-10 08:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by ladybug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like the best bet. You can get over the counter preparations in the UK. Not sure about elsewhere.
2007-05-10 08:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋