Great for combatting whiteheads and blackheads, this five percent gentle foaming cleanser leaves skin feeling squeaky clean. I’m not normally one for scents, but this face wash has the subtlest, most refreshing hint of cucumber and aloe. While the ingredients do offer a refreshing morning pick-me-up, they have another purpose. Both, along with chamomile extract, soothe and comfort the skin while the benzoyl peroxide does its pimple-drying job.
While benzoyl peroxide is one of the best ways to treat acne, it’s not without side effects—it can cause red, itchy skin. “True allergic reactions to benzoyl peroxide are quite rare, and most reactions are caused by direct irritation, either because too much was used or too high of a concentration was applied,” explains Dr. Zeichner. To keep irritation to a minimum, he recommends using no more than a pea-sized amount of a leave-on formula for your entire face.
If irritation with a product continues or gets worse, make sure to consult with a board certified dermatologist. As the Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Dermatology, Dr. Zeichner has a broad interest in medical and cosmetic dermatology as well as clinical research. His specialty is the treatment of acne, as well as the cosmetic rejuvenation of the aging face. Dr.
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