BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR ACNE

As it's name suggests, Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful BLEACHING agent, it is somewhat successful in killing the bacteria and reducing most Acne conditions, but it comes with many warnings and some lesser know side effects. You may as well apply diluted chlorine on your skin. After the first few days of use patients notice redness and scaling of the skin this can be reduced by using a less concentrated solution or not applying as often. It will bleach clothes and hair so if applying to chest and back wear old clothes. Side effects include; painful irritation of skin, including burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling; skin rash, burning, itching, scaling, redness, or swelling of skin (severe,) dryness or peeling of skin (may occur after a few days); feeling of warmth, mild stinging, and redness of skin. It has been proven that Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed through your skin into your blood, causing strain to internal organs such as liver and kidneys. It has not been widely tested on children or pregnant women.