Should I use benzoyl peroxide in morning and at night or only once a day?

Question

I am using Basis All Clear Antibacterial bar for my face and it works well, however I think it makes my skin on the dry side. It works too good besides that to stop using it, and I still want to put 2.5% BP on to make sure i dont get any new pimples, but perhaps I should only put BP on once a day? And if so when is it better to use it, in the morning or at night before bed?

Answer 1

If you want to apply BP only once a day - apply it in the evening before going to bed & let it work overnight.

BP makes your skin more sensitive to the sun too.

Answer 2

The products you are using, are they Salsylic Acid or Benzoyl peroxide? BP can be VERY drying. I personally like SA better. Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! Try finding a face lotion with SA in it. Clean and Clear has a good moisturizer with SA and it helps keep pimples at bay. It is only about $5 a bottle and lasts about 2 months and you can get it at your local store. I have used this in the past and it works well. Personally, I use Biore products (which you get over the counter. Their products range from $5-$10). They are harsh on pimples, but not on your face.
Personally, Proactive didn't work for me. I have been using Biore products for over a year and I hardly ever break out! Occasionally I will get one or two, but nothing bad. I use Biore Ice Cleanser for acne and Biore warming facial scrub every morning for blackheads (This stuff works. I notcied a DRASTIC diffrence in my blackeads being GONE within 2 weeks) . And then 3-4 day s a week I use Biore purging pore cream scrub. For body acne I use Neutrogena acne body wash I never break out on my body. It gets 110 in summer so sweat in inevitably, yet I never break out. Give it a try. All of it is cheap too. About $5-10 depending on what you buy! Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! I think you will just need to experiment with products until you find what works for you. Remember, it can take 1 month for products to fully begin working! Good Luck!

Answer 3

I would only do once a day for maintenance. I've used products with Benzoyle Peroxide before and they are very drying to the skin. I agree with the other respondent who suggests using it at night. Then in the daytime you can use your a non-comedogenic facial moisturiser-dry skin leads to earlier wrinkles- and cosmetics as you normally do.

Answer 4

You should start off using it once a day before bed.

Then, if your acne does not clear up or stay the same after a week or so, begin using another application in the morning. If that does not show results after a week, then use 3 times a day. If that does not work, then try a different product or speak with your dermatologist.

Answer 5

at night - when there isn't the risk of additional skin irritation from the sun