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As a customer buying 4 benzoyl peroxide wash, you’ll know that it’s one of the weaker variants of the product, with 10% being the strongest. That said, even the weaker versions of the product can result in side-effects occurring. This could be because you’re; a) allergic to benzoyl peroxide b) using a product that’s too strong for you or c) you’re using too often.
That said, understanding which side-effects you should be looking out for is half the battle, as you’ll be able to take the appropriate action when you spot the symptoms. With this in mind, we now examine some of the most common side-effects associated with BP use.
4 Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Can Cause Dry Skin (around 1 in 10 people)
One of the most common side effects of any BP wash is dry skin – something that affects roughly 1 out of every 10 people that use the product. Also likely is red skin, which is all totally normal, at least at the outset. Over time, you should see things improve, as your skin gets used to it.
Other mild issues may include:
- Inflammation
- Peeling
- Flakiness
- General irritation
It’s something that can be alleviated through the use of moisturizers and by missing the odd day here and there to allow your skin to recover. The important thing is not to get disheartened, thinking that your skin isn’t getting better – it is! Believe it or not, mild irritation is a sign that it’s working!
The More Severe Side Effects (1 in 1000 users)
Now we look at the reactions that are at the severe end of the scale. Affecting roughly 1 in every 1,000 users, these side-effects after using 4 benzoyl peroxide wash should cause you to stop using it and head to your dermatologist or doctor for advice.
These symptoms may include:
- Swelling
- Blistering
- Painful irriation
- Severe allergic reaction
After stopping use for a few days, you should see these problems abate, however, if they get worse, you should waste no time in going to the doctor, as you need emergency treatment.
Start Slowly & Get the Clear Skin You Deserve
The issues we’ve covered here are relatively common when talking about the milder issues. Although, by being aware of what may happen is key in ensuring that your 4 benzoyl peroxide wash does the job it’s supposed to do without causing you other skin problems.
While the more severe reactions are rare, they do happen from time to time, so if it does, just cease applications and wait. You may need some kind of cream help you recover, and that’s something your doctor can help you with.
Approach the condition methodically and you should find that slowly but surely, your acne will clear up in stages. Get inpatient and try too hard, however, and you risk making things worse.
If it works for you, keep a diary so that you’re never unsure about what you’ve done and when. Then you might just find that clear skin you’ve been wanting is yours.
