Are acne cleansers bad for you?

Question

I just read that benzoyl peroxide actually cuases premature aging and possibly cancer, so I'm questioning using it now. Is it possible it actually makes your skin worse? I'm 17 and I've used it since I was about 14 and to be honest I've had times my skin was wonderful for months, and then I'd get a huge breakout, or a small one, either way how much does benzoyl peroxide even work? I want to go off all the acne products but I don't want to have a huge break out. Would switching to a normal cleanser and just using that be okay? Should I use a moisturizer?

Answer 1

I use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash and it has cleared my face up like nothing else.

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

Benzoyl peroxide is safe at low concentrations. Because it does promote cell turnover, one must use sunscreen to protect the skin from sun damage (premature aging).

"Safety

Benzoyl peroxide breaks down in contact with skin, producing benzoic acid and oxygen, neither of which are significantly toxic.[4]

When applied to skin benzoyl peroxide has been shown to induce cancer, but only when used at 100% concentrations; it has not been shown to do this at the far lower concentrations used for treating acne, and at lower concentrations benzoyl peroxide has been found not to be mutagenic or carcinogenic.[citation needed]

Benzoyl peroxide removes the top layer of skin, which also decreases the sun protective effect (roughly SPF 3). This can cause sunburn and premature aging if sun protection is not worn. If sun protection is used, benzoyl peroxide has a similar effects to glycolic acid peels which are so-called anti-aging treatments." http://www.answers.com/topic/benzoyl-peroxide?cat=health

Answer 4

No, it's bad for me because my body is allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Yes, try researching benzoyl peroxide and ask questions about the cleaner's product with their contact number.

Answer 5

I used Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash before, but it only caused me to break out. I'm thinking on using ProActive, but lots of people say it dries they're skin. I asked some people with a perfect complexion, and they either say they are just blessed - die! die! - or they have a prescription from a dermatologist. I think it would be best to go to a dermatologist.

Answer 6

Yep, definitely. If the cleansers use harsh chemicals, then it will hurt your skin more. Especially if your skin is sensitive. Avoid using alcohol because it stings like hell and it can make your skin extremely dry.