Benzoyl peroxide is the most common form of treatment for treating acne scarring and pigmentation issues among teenagers. Benzoyl peroxide is very effective and has little to no downtime for it to begin working on the skin. Benzoyl peroxide should not be use don open cuts because it can irritate the skin further. Benzoyl peroxide can be used to treat acne scarring, eczema and melasma. Benzoyl peroxide is the main and active ingredient proactiv and this make the product very effective. Benzoyl peroxide can damage the skin if it is overused. Benzoyl peroxide should not be used on babies because it can be irritating and cause rashes and might further damage the skin.
Side Effects of Benzoyl peroxide
Side Effects of Benzoyl peroxide
- It can cause white spots.
- It can cause excessive hair growth. i.e Facial hair, Leg hair.
- It can cause skin flushing.
- It can cause skin blotchiness.
- It can cause ulcer.
- It can cause dizziness.