I have slight acne and wanted to clean it off with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Is it safe? I have face wash also but I was wanted to know if there's a better way to disinfect without using acne medicine.
2007-09-19 07:19:22 · 7 answers · asked by ygqwga 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You can use it, although doctors will tell you not to.
Hydrogen Peroxide works to eliminate bacteria and infection. This is exactly what it will do to your face. Enough said.
The alcohol will remove some of the oils from the face, so the face doesn't feel oily, and won't appear shiny. I use it sporadically, to spot clean my face, like if I'm headed out after work, and won't be going home first.
But there is nothing that will "disinfect your face". acne doesn't come from surface germs on the face.
If you want to use a Hydrogen Peroxide based cleanser, try PanOxyl bar soap. It can be purchased at any drug store or Wal Mart.
2007-09-19 07:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Janice Dickinsons' Shrink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen Peroxide Face Wash
2016-11-08 04:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rubbing alcohol hydrogen peroxide clean face
2016-02-02 03:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-25 01:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use Hydrogen Peroxide for wounds and oral care so I would think you could use it on your face.
Alcohol might be harsh, but most astringents have alcohol in them.
2007-09-19 07:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you use the alcohol put aloe lotion on to keep the skin from drying. I don't have acne but still use this technic to keep my face clean. Just don't use it heavy around your eyes and nose.
2007-09-19 08:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is very drying and if you get it in your eyes, you will be sorry. Hydrogen peroside is a little bit better. But soap and water are perfectly adequate. Are you trying to punish yourself? I like the the witch hazel pads. They are so safe you can use them in the genito-urinary areas.
2007-09-19 07:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by kathy s 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Only on your acne spots.
2007-09-19 07:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by shellshell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋