2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide products

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2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide products are manufactured in a such concentration that it can't harm your skin. It is commonly accepted that Benzoyl Peroxide to be produced under the following concentrations: 2.5%, 4%, 5% and 10%. Even if 10% for many it might appear to be an irritating dose and too much, it is still considered to be safe.

Benzoyl Peroxide is considered to be a carcinogenic product if it is applied on unprotected skin in 100% concentration. In pure form, Benzoyl Peroxide becomes extremely aggressive and harmful to the skin, it may lead to serious damages and induce skin cancer, tumors. Fortunately, you can’t find Benzoyl Peroxide in shops in such a concentration, so you’ll never take the wrong bottle of 100% instead of 2.5%.

Where can 2.5% doses of benzoyl peroxide be found?

In Europe, New Zealand, and Australia - Benzoyl Peroxide is used in a 4% concentration. North American dermatologists (Canada, USA) usually recommend the usage of a lower dose - 2.5%. The latest dose is the safest one and it causes a smaller number of allergies or skin irritations. Since it is used on problematic skin and on inflammation areas, probably it is the most rational dose ever. It will not call some supplementary skin inflammation and irritation, which is a good thing in acne.

Dermatologists all over the world usually tend to recommend this dosage, because it is the best to start with. In case the person is allergic to benzoyl peroxide or can’t support this medication, than the side effects are minimal, compared to a 4% or 10% dose, where the side effects, if occur, will be doubled or quadrupled.

If your skin does accommodates easily to a 2.5$ dosage, than you can increase the frequency of ointment or gel usage up to 3-4 times a day without any risk that some irritations or burnings will occur. However, the frequency you use a benzoyl peroxide product must be coordinated with your dermatologist and to be according his or her instructions.

The only thing you can do the best after you buy a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide product is to not overuse it and stick to you instructions as given by your dermatologist. If you decided to start a benzoyl peroxide cure on your own, then at least start with a small dosage and a concentration of 2.5% and not higher. You will save you money also, because if a higher concentration will become irritating, you’ll have to throw it, while with a 2.5% the probability of having some itches after it is very low.