Benzoyl peroxide: dermatologist #1 acne fighting ingredient| Dr Dray

[@WhatDoYouThink-x9o]

This gang of bacteria on my face is winning the battle, but you know your girl is going to win the war.

[@LS-bw7jt]

My girl

[@leoniesimon1407]

I for one think we could use some more violent analogies from doctors.

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@barbilove1698]

My nightmares now have more specific details lol

[@heidinance1110]

Amen!

[@bluemoon9854]

LOL as long as they are illuminating therefore useful :)

[@AdrianaPerez-qb8zd]

Hi I'm in Houston is there any way I can make an appt with you

[@aneealy7486]

This ingredient is a blessing for acne sufferers thanks to those who discovered it.

[@whyish]

Is it good for fungal acne

[@Theminerboydiamonds]

Ash ish yes!!!!

[@fatmaae6446]

Ash ish try nizoral shampoo its the besttt

[@daneshpastries]

Loving these "fundamental skincare ingredients" videos - so many new trends that it's easiest to forget the staples.

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@weltschmertzz]

I'm 28 years old and I've had breakouts three times in my life. From having normal skin, I suddenly had oily skin and acne started appearing profusely on my cheeks, forehead and sometimes chin and nose. My confidence has taken a hit and I am in pain over the inflammation on my face. Thank you for educating the public on behalf of everyone.

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@GrasiCarter15]

Benzoyl peroxide is awsome but it will dry the bottom of your soul. Great for oily skin.

[@Juanafig78721]

It’s the only ingredient that prevents my breakouts along with glycolic acid. I oil cleanse and use a hydrating cleanser to second cleanse. I always use c serum and a hydrating oil. Glycerin and hyluronic acid help a lot. My skin is the clearest it’s ever been thanks to Eminence orgánica and cocokind

[@mchan2141]

Amen

[@marysmith8823]

This treatment works www.AcneIce. xyz go to the site and watch the video. I have been using the information for a few weeks now. My acne is completely gone now. . .

[@busrabari333]

@@mchan2141 Lmao

[@BluesFanUK_]

Nope, made my skin dry within a week, then continuously oily for the past four months. Good for those nasty inflamed spots mind.

[@Hopeful-w7h]

Benzoyl peroxide was a go to when my kids were approaching the teen years, and now I know it has multiple applications!

[@DrDrayzday]

very handy

[@debrawarrick2911]

I'm 45 and I have battled acne my whole life. I've been using benzoyl peroxide since I was a teenager. In a wash form when I was younger and as a topical for 20yrs. I use clean & clean BenzoylPeroxide at 10%...$4.99. It works! I use it religiously everyday to treat my t-zone. I don't ever remember having any drying or skin peeling...but I've been using it a LONG time.

[@ekaterinakozlovskaia8082]

Hi dr Dray! You made me a smart consumer, thank you for that! Don't have acne anymore but watching yoyr videos nevertheless. Such a useful info! Love your analogies! Very vivid but work! Have a good Tuesday!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you! Hope you are having a great day

[@nodiva218]

I too was one who was highly reactive to higher percentages of bp but started using 2.5% only 2-3 times a week and switched to Vanicream cleanser, lite moisturizer, and a thin coat of Cereve ointment on no bp days and my skin cleared up tremendously! I'm talking years of under the skin acne that I had. I started this regimen thinking about all that I had been doing and it's reactions and started being super simple.

[@sailorjupiter4]

your skin looks especially flawless today, dr dray! i hope with consistent use of tretinoin & sunscreen, my skin will look this good one day lol

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks so much!

[@sweetestsna1]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@esseejohnson3897]

Hey just wondering, any update on your skin? I am just starting Dr. Dray's skin care regimen.

[@idrisambrosius5164]

@dr dray After I finish with my over priced skincare, which is almost gone, I’m starting the dr dray routine for oily/combo skin.

[@hannahmorgan5767]

Can u plzz name a few...

[@akumanightthorn]

Hannah Morgan Go watch her dr dray oily skin video for products.

[@jaydemohammadi3196]

I’ve battled acne for most of my adult life and consistent use of benzoyl peroxide (I use the acne.or regimen) is the only thing that helps my skin. So thank you for explaining why it works!

[@kamicb1997]

Me too! but it dries the hell outta my skin to the point where it causes redness and burns from moisturisers, basically very irritated skin and im on my 5th month. Might look into other BP products like the one from Paulas choice :D

[@ishitachakraborty4448]

Does it cause aging?

[@adamm8067]

I recently discovered this myself. After 30 years of trying every expensive option around, the simplest treatment of benzoyl peroxide and plenty of moisturizer is what cleared it up for good. Yes, it can cause redness and dryness, but after some experimentation I landed on the perfect combination for my skin, which is nutrogena oil free moisture, 5% benzoyl peroxide cream for the T zone and 2.5% everywhere else. I apply that after every shower, and also before bed. Be careful about sun exposure and also with clothes and fabrics because it can bleach things fairly easily. Still, I won’t go back to other treatments. For the first time in my adult life I feel liberated from the scourge of acne.

[@maarmont2478]

@@adamm8067 yesss👌👏👏👏😘🇦🇷

[@dnlhrdz]

@@kamicb1997apply it after moisturizer

[@crystalbrownmua]

I switched from 5% BP gel to 2.5% BP gel and my skin tolerates it much better. Thanks for the recommendation! 😊

[@hollybossart5627]

Hi Dr Dray! I know you do individual videos on benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid which are helpful, but I’d love to see a comparison video of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. With both of them having potential to irritate, I’d like to know which to use/when to use them/ how to use them (spot treatment, wash, percentages) and for what acne types work best with these

[@SharonsApocalypse]

yes please make this video! ☺️ I have left a few comments with the same questions and concerns

[@avani5548]

Yes I am curious too. If one has to choose only one, SA or BP which one is better. What percentage and in what form. I was wondering if alternating between the two products in day time would be more efficacious than using only one. Or may be , substituting SA with BP , when one has active lesions on the face.

[@Ari-hn7gd]

Holly Bossart agreed! I’d love an SA vs. BP vídeo

[@perlasantaolaya53]

I recently moved and have well water. very hard water. My skin has been awful, breaking out, itchy. It's horrible. can you do a video about skin care and water??

[@charlessmith5605]

Try a britta to purify the water and then heat it up to the heat you want and then wash maybe?

[@jennyjennyjenny]

Try getting a showerhead and bathtub faucet filter!

[@nmernst]

I did use this as an effective spot treatment. Not acne prone so I prefer to use azelaic acid in the morning as needed and Tretinoin at night. Really like your single ingredient videos.

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@panicstation7]

Azelaic acid is the best

[@eriksmomshelley]

@@panicstation7 where do you get yours, please?

[@panicstation7]

@@eriksmomshelley It was in my Curology prescription, but I'm gonna try The Ordinary soon. Paula's choice also has it.

[@eriksmomshelley]

panicstation7 thank you!

[@willmae2519]

I am just watching this before with horrible acne. Now, I am watching this again with 90% clear face. This product is very helpful for acne, it heals ur acne quickly. I had an acne breakout since last week of october which is my acne are big with pus. Epiduo helped me a lot. Now, dark spots and a little scarring are my problem.

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

Yayyy benzoyl peroxide!! I was really suffering with hormonal acne and cysts on my jaw 3 years ago, and tried an over the counter acne med out of desperation. It turned out to have active ingredient BP. It worked better than any medication I was prescribed and I continue to use it 3 times a week for prevention. Love benzoyl peroxide!!

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@SarahhBooxo]

I’m currently using BP from acne.org because I had the same issues! I’ve been on it for two weeks and I’ve already seen a difference as in no new breakouts. I’m hoping for continued good results! :)

[@ChristianaaMariee]

Which products do you use?

[@norageorgieva6904]

Did it make you 'purge'?

[@dcdawn]

@jelly drama I have been using Benzamycin (BP and Erythromycin) for 20+ years...That and tretinoin are only things that keep my acne at bay...

[@hanners4895]

I used to use benzoyl peroxide consistently and it was very effective. Then I decided I needed to be more natural with my skin care. That was a bad idea because I broke out BAD. Wishing I had seen this video sooner. Especially since I used topical and oral antibiotics. No one ever told me to use benzoyl peroxide in tandem with the antibiotics. I’ve just started using topical antibiotics again and I’m super grateful I saw this. Thanks you sooo much.

[@lunairekim1990]

Hannah Galloway, I'm just glad the bp worked for u... I tried it because of my dermatologist but it burned my skin so badly!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@easter.a1722]

Do u use benzoyl peroxide all over your face?or just on acne spots?

[@jasminkhangura3832]

I'm currently using the Rodan and Fields Unblemish system. I got very miserable and desperate and ordered it through a family friend. It contains sulfur, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid in its 4 step system. It's really expensive but it's helped clear my acne a lot. I'm going to continue with the system as I've only been on it for less than 2 months. Once it hopefully clears my skin, I will try working in these more affordable options and hopefully transition out of that system. Thank you for educating us, so that we're more aware of what to look out for!

[@barbilove1698]

Not sure if u need the two non BP?

[@WeatherMoon]

I am so pleased to have found you. I had given up on my face the last few years as it is so reactive to ingredients, and some allergies to ingredients, it was wrecked. Its rested long enough, and now, with your help slowly being repaired, never to be as good as it was, but for an almost 60 year old, I'll be pleased if I can cleanse it, and use BP or Salicylic Acid to help turn over cells. A great sunscreen with mineral and hopefully a moisturizer included, I will be happy

[@tiffanyvialpando7562]

Thank you for the clarification on not using my Retin A with my benzoyl peroxide at night!

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

I bought Panoxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, just recently after your recommendation, and I was outstanded by what happened. I don't know if it was a placebo in my brain that wanted it to work, but straight away, I noticed how my skin was looking BETTER after just one use. Smoother and brighter. I use it at night, a couple of nights a week on my T-Zone and jawline area, and my acne vanished after week 1. My skin tolerated it well too, no irritation. Phenomenal, simple solution. Simplicity is the way to go.

[@pamelacunningham6543]

My Dr put me on Rx clindamycin BP cream in PM , pad in AM along with Doxycycline for rosacea acne. I was seriously skeptical but 🙌 hallelujah it’s working

[@Shibini11]

I just bought BP because i sometimes have big pustules due to my acne rosacea as well. Did you use BP as a spot treatment after moisturizer (to buffer) or how did you use it? I am very interested! Thanks in advance

[@ijustcameheretoparty]

I love how very passionate you are whilst talking about benzoyl peroxide. It's clear to see the expressions on your face and hear the tone of your voice, in an excited manner, to give this information to the rest of the world. I LOVE IT! So grateful for your channel, I've been decluttering my product baskets and following your skin care routine over the past few weeks. Night and day difference in my skin, thank you so much Dr. Dray!

[@AlignmentPaths]

BP has helped tremendously for my 43 year old acne once I started using it all over my face. And enough of it, nightly. I wish my derm would have told me to use it with my antibiotic when I had developed resistance to clindamycin! Now I'm dealing with sebaceous hyperplasia :(

[@Juanafig78721]

Julie Wilkins same. I have to always wear it twice a day all over. I have PCOS so my skin over produces hormones that cause extremely oily skin.

[@HayloISNOTHalop]

I was scared away by the peeling of benzoyl peroxide. It alarmed me because I woke up with bad peeling flakes everywhere and I instantly moved on to salicylic acid 2%. I will slowly start using a lower strength benzoyl peroxide with adapalene and see how it goes on my sensitive skin. I hope it works. Thank you for this information. Your a lifesaver.

[@julytraylor6805]

I use BP for HS, acne and in grown hairs and it has helped me SOOOO much! Best stuff ever!

[@DrDrayzday]

glad to hear!

[@dianaochulo5956]

This is so good to know it helps ingrown hairs omgggg

[@eminemilly]

Can you use it on bikini line

[@maryparmeter]

Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray. Thanks for teaching us about reading the labels & knowing/understanding active ingredients. Someone I know was pushing this really expensive “miracle cream” which was really just overpriced BP. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@raraavis7782]

BP really saved my ass as a pimply teen 😄 Don’t miss waking up with a faintly sore feeling face though....wish, I had known about higher strength not equaling better results back then. Not to mention, the option of using a wash. Or all the other stuff, you’re teaching us 👍

[@barbilove1698]

Yes they pushed 10 % back then

[@raraavis7782]

Barbi Love Jepp. And no mentioning of sunscreen from my derm back then either. Ah, the 90s 😆

[@BasicStuff95]

The acne.org benzoyl peroxide is really good. Helped me get rid of my acne 😀

[@shazooshazoo7760]

Plz mj bta dain

[@FamilyMembersOnly]

LOL! Love the analogy in the beginning. Acne sure can feel like a gang fight. BP is misunderstood I think. Thank you for talking about it. I use Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 and love it. It's strong but I only use a tiny amount over problem areas and then thoroughly moisturize. Thank you for all your wonderful information and research!

[@ifunanyapatsamuel8803]

Hi please what moisturizer do you use

[@paofacu]

Benzoyl peroxide has helped my acne so much!!!!! Thank you for this video!

[@shazooshazoo7760]

Mj bta dain plz

[@lisanutini5183]

I use the Panoxyl 10%. Another informative video!

[@lisanutini5183]

Stacey Louise Very nice. I don’t feel like I’m washing with something weird

[@lorentaylorsmith1761]

I love the weird analogies

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks

[@lucianabianchi7867]

Loren Taylor Smith If you are a bacteria in a dark alley LOL

[@ashsilvert7336]

Turned my notifications on for this moment!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@JubeeBijou]

I'm going to give this a try. SA causes an allergic reaction in my eyes, even though I don't get it in my eyes or near my eyes, other than the side of my temples, which is where the acne is and along my outer cheek area. The acne I have is bumpy skin (no white heads, no black heads and not typical pimples) and when I push on them, clear oil comes out. I'm 50 years old and this is a first for me.

[@brad6416]

Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, fragrance free has been 1 of the only things that helped clear my acne. It’s great 😍.

[@anaiyaakhter1100]

Really I'm also suffering the achne from 8 years I have done alot of treatments

[@tinaa140]

My insurance wouldn’t cover benzaclin so I had to get topical Clindamycin and I’ve been using it alone. About to go get some benzoyl peroxide acne wash. So glad I watched this video!

[@milaandconnor1022]

can u use it w salicylic acid? and which form do u prefer it? cleanser? moisturizer. spot treatment?

[@maska5159]

Got put on Epiduo and the first 2-3 weeks was one of the most painful things i've experienced. Extremely painful burning and stinging. (couldn't even cry from pain because the tears stung my skin 😂) I still get stinging every now and then but it really cleared up my face and prevented any new pimples. Just waiting for scaring to fade away now.

[@Mabrooka86]

mas kawi me too 🙈 but I just use it on my chin and around my nose that’s where I have my acne.. how long did u use it for?

[@slategrayy]

I’m probably one of the few acne prone people to not like BP! Maybe I wasn’t using it right? 🙈 Tretinoin has worked SO well for me instead. I follow your method of moisturising first so my skin is looking great - I’ve even made videos on here documenting my process and acne journey! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@melissac4720]

Love your channel Sarah

[@janna9331]

I used to think I was allergic to BP but moisturizing before using Epiduo(BP and differin) makes a world of difference. I'm so grateful that I found this channel!

[@slategrayy]

Melissa C Thanks Melissa ❤️❤️❤️

[@slategrayy]

Janna If That’s probably where I went wrong 🙈

[@barbilove1698]

What strength?

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

I hated benzoyl peroxide before because it always burnt my face off! And also, if left on overnight, I would het horrible rashes down my neck. I was really scared trying it again because I felt I couldn’t take it... But now I only use it in the morning as a short contact therapy thing, and have had no bad reactions yet!! It seems to help regardless! I just rinse my face with some water, pat dry and put on benzoyl peroxide. Leave it on for 5 minutes to an hour or so, depending on what my day looks like, and then just wash my face with my regular face wash (I dont have a benzoyl face wash). Totally want to suggest people trying it out this way!!! Especially when you’re getting used to the stuff. Im actually sitting with the cream on my face right now. I do suggest NOT putting it on your neck, not even a little bit. If I go below my jawline, even on one spot, I stil get the rashes. Its strong stuff :). But by doing the short contact method I have had NO peeling yet!

[@lovelytunes4me]

This video was a HUGE hep to me and I cannot thank you enough. I am 74 years old and do battle with Rosacea and those terrible bumps deep under the skin that never come to the surface but hurt like crazy when I accidentally touch one. It feels like I have hit a nerve! I tried the Equate version 10% and my face swelled and eyes got puffy, so that may be too strong for my pale Irish skin. I will try the wash instead.

[@marishaking8201]

Only use 2.5% or 5% for your first time and only use it once a day ! Not a lot, to get your skin used to it!

[@fann.9874]

I use Equate beauty acne treatment gel and it's the best product I've used for my acne. My acne isn't severe but I break out often so it really helps

[@marylawman8603]

I've been wanting to learn more about benzoyl peroxide. Thank you Dr Dray. You have such a gift for explaining things. Have a wonderful evening. 😊

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@kathleenmckenna8578]

This video is 5 years ago and it came up in my feed 2024. My son 13 came down with some acne pustules and we went to the regular md and gave us clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide and has worked great only has been a couple of weeks. At first I was bummed our md didn’t send us to a dermatologist since I was seeing some minor scars but they have healed pretty much. I guess since my kids face was totally covers in pimples he didn’t need a dermatologist. However, clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide has worked great. Great video forever, since pimples won’t stop ever! Thx Doc!

[@Juliet42110]

Dr. Dray, You helped me not feel guilty for using BP. So many estheticians and consultants I've spoke to about my skin are pushing me to get off of BP even though its what clears me the best. I'm also so glad to hear it doesn't age my skin and create free radicals. That was always in the back of my mind. I've often wondered that maybe it appears to age skin if you don't moisturize enough and that is why it gets demonized...What do you think? Thank you!

[@DrDrayzday]

Yeah that is a terrible message and very unfortunate.

[@lanad.4647]

Brilliant, just brilliant... I'm going to re-watch this video with my sister and her 15-yr old. He's using Adapelene & BP in combination per his MD's Rx, but not as consistently as he should be... Your 23 minute "talk" might be just what he needs to convince him to be more disciplined in his skincare. Our sincere thanks for sharing and transferring your knowledge. Best to you. hug.

[@luxenlove]

Love these types of videos from you. I learn all the things my 'PA' derm. fail to inform me. I'd see you, if I could, I wouldn't still be suffering with zits almost a year after seeing the PA derm. multiple times. 😖

[@spidercat2841]

"So what the benzoyl peroxide does is pop a cap in that bacteria with a glock"

[@ayad3834]

Pop a cap in its ass

[@beckyc.5743]

Thank you for another thorough review of a product that we are lucky to have access to, Dr. Dray. I hope your shoulder feels better! If I didn’t ‘know you’ better I’d think it was a sunburn 🥵

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks...i was carrying a heavy bag prior to filming this

[@grantdirienzo9965]

Neutrogena clear pore cleanser is an God send, I use it everyday twice a day! I’ve boughten it for many other people too, I’m like ‘look, your skin will throw a temper tantrum at first, but if you persevere the results will be worth it!’

[@9999_damage]

This makes me excited to try it! But i also wanna cry rn thinking about still struggling with acne even now into my late twenties, and bc i know this huge painful pimple on my face won't go away by the time I have to do a video call with coworkers in the morning. This condition can really crumble your confidence even after having it for years

[@danielegagnon7920]

Hi! I like the way you explain! We understand very well the role of the product with the example of the battle with one or more individuals. We know that this active ingredient will fight the whole problem. I think it's important to know what you put on your face. Know how benzoyl peroxide works and what the side effects can be on our skin. If you go to the dermatologist, it will be easier to understand the instructions and ask specific questions. I don't have this problem but if I know someone who has acne, I can give them the name of this video as a reference before going for a consultation. Thank you!

[@mayrawellington1130]

You are a wonderful teacher Dr. Dray! Thank you for providing us so much skincare information. Have a beautiful day!🤗❤️🌷🌸🌺🌸🌷❤️😘

[@andreeav.6554]

Incredibly useful video, thank you for it! I had terrible irritation from a 10% BP cream - fortunately I did short-contact therapy on the face (15 minutes) and washed it off, however I left a veeeery thin layer on my chest and left shoulder where I was having a breakout for the night. About a day later I had such inflamed itchy skin! It took 3-4 days of La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume to calm it down. The first day and night I had to have an ice-pack on, couldn't sleep otherwise.

[@ballbenz]

I watch you video everyday. It is like I go to school for lecture. Thank you for your generosity of sharing valuable knowledge.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@silviebrausebonbon3904]

Thank you so much Dr. Dray for all this Information. My skin is so much better since I follow your advices. Greetings from Germany ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@sharischmidt4712]

Lots of extensive information on the above subject. You continue to be a wealth of knowledge. Thank you ! Happy Tuesday 🙂🍁

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@quendelf]

Tried effaclar duo for 30 days now and no improvement... although it did fade some dark marks. So time to try benzoyl peroxide wash. Fingers crossed. I have aveeno moisturiser ready!

[@awestin100]

Could you do a video on natural moisture factors sometime? How to enhance and suppress this process would be really interesting- thanks!

[@kotare86]

Athena Westin Try some oils, argan etc

[@danduffy3025]

kotare86 uh don’t try oils

[@wombokkiesan3988]

I use it everyday for maintenance. I got over the dryness and itchiness after a week. Been using it for years now

[@Jennifermwb]

Have you done a video on Curology and your opinion on it? Also....Any real risk of bleaching eyebrows? I have never had an issue but my13 year old is starting a routine and am looking to add a BP wash, I can not be 100% certain she will be perfect at avoiding eyebrows.

[@michachalikesyou]

Jennifermwb I’ve never avoided my eyebrows lol. Didn’t think that was a concern. I also dye my eyebrows on occasion and they don’t seem to be fading any faster than normal with use of BP wash

[@brittanyk6651]

it’s never bleached my eyebrows and i’ve been using it for years. it doesn’t bleach hair

[@ryanmartin3012]

@@brittanyk6651 It bleaches my facial hair haha, but must not for most people!

[@amritagill1680]

Dr Dray, haha the story at 2:36 absolutely cracked me up. You must be a fan of horror flicks. That aside - this video is so education. I take notes while I listen to your videos. Keep well!

[@darleneberrios9791]

Unrelated to skincare but can you do a video on paying off student loan debt?

[@RAB-ez6um]

Watch Dave Ramsey /Afford anything or choose FI

[@skattz4037]

Darlene Berrios wtf

[@CyrusOmerta]

That analogy was so intense... loved. it

[@CrystalStackhouse]

I hate how BP gets a bad rep. Like “being nice to your skin” isn’t getting rid of the bacteria honey 😂😂

[@StephanieRZ]

Being nice to your skin will be what saves your skin barrier. Benzoyl peroxide is extremely harsh, but it is very effective at being a band-aid solution at healing acne. So is to be used with proper caution. ♡ Then taking care of your inner body (health wise) + what you apply onto your skin, after to avoid future acne.

[@eminemilly]

@@StephanieRZ it's mostly genetic

[@faithdasent2025]

Dr Dray always gives it straight, I appreciate that

[@AlamgirHossain-li3ot]

Hi dr dray plz make a review about Avene cleneance

[@mirinaxo1663]

I guess I should just use both...Differin and Benzoyl Peroxide 😊 thanks

[@Joe-km7xi]

Hi Dr Dray, I would really appreciate some input on my plan. So currently I am using differin gel every night. I am washing my face and applying moisturizer prior to applying the differin. After watching this video I think my skin could benefit from some Benzoyl Peroxide. I liked the wash idea the most. Correct me if I am wrong but should I do the routine in this order? 1. BP wash and rinse 2. Cetaphil gentle cleanser (or not?) 3. CeraVe daily moisturizer 4. Apply differin 5. Go to bed AM 1. BP cleanser again? 2. Cetaphil gentle cleanser? 3. CeraVe daily moisturizer? Can I use the panoxyl stuff anywhere on my body? Thanks for any input! I’m so tired of dealing with my skin it’s so annoying. ALSO, what is your favorite go to moisturizer?

[@dcdawn]

I am in need of ideas of when, in a skincare routine, to use my Benzamycin gel. I am 65 and have been using Benzamycin and Retin A very successfully for acne for 20 years. Any deviation and I break out.. but I am adding anti-aging serums etc and want to know in what order to use my products. Thank you!! Love your vivid analogies!!!

[@ryanj99]

I recently went back on BP and my skin has never looked so good. I had really stubborn acne. Be sure to moisturize after

[@littlebdancer5142]

This has been very helpful! I've been avoiding BP due to how badly it irritates me. I saw in another one of your videos using a BP wash. That seems to be the way to go for me. Thank you for all of your honest and expert information!!

[@Lizellers]

I believe you were speaking of the brand Benzagel for us Canadians 😉 **Just realized you marked it in the description box. 🙂**

[@adrianaredmon6269]

Thanks for the great content! Will you review Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid serum?

[@irena6317]

For the longest time I've been using a 10% benzoyl peroxide (that I buy for 3$ at target) and a plain baby wash as a cleanser.. only thing that seemed to ever work for my acne. If I miss a day of no benzoyl peroxide, my face will break out.

[@boombowbow1937]

but you can stop using it once your acne is gone right

[@noname-il1uo]

Your videos are lessons and they're NOT boring ..

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@somnolentverve2183]

BP works really well for my forehead acne, but I guess my cheeks are more sensitive to it because the pimples on it tend to scar and look almost purple the next day. I moisturize very well and use a gentle cleanser but it doesn't make it better. Is there anything I can do to mitigate that? Thank you Dr Dray, you're the best!! Greetings from Morocco ^^

[@adrimejia7945]

I am glad I watched this video. I wasn’t sure if using a benzoyl peroxide wash would be too harsh while using tretinoin. I have been using tretinoin for a couple of months now. It is compounded with coconut oil. Could that combination limit it’s effectiveness? I ask because I didn’t have much of a purge and had only had minimal peeling around my chin and lips.

[@aprilmouse8793]

Thank you for this no nonsense explanation. 👏

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@pheline24]

Love these single ingredient talks! There is so much information, it’s hard to keep track of everything and what everything does. The single ingredient talks is like giving us vocabulary to understand the other talks. All your videos are so super helpful. Thank you so very much for having a KZbin channel and for sharing your knowledge in an understandable manner. You are a true gem. 😊💙💙

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching!

[@sakimaki3468]

Another amazing video, thx Dr Dray! :)

[@TheIllam1989]

In Spain I only found Peroxiben (Isdin), they have it in 2.5%, 5% and 10%. It's a cream, not a soap but still works like a dream. I don't need it for my face but for back acne it's almost magical, the only thing that has ever worked and only using it two, three times a week! (There is also Epiduo, of course, but I didn't count it since it has also adapalene and it is much more expensive)

[@kotare86]

miquintopino Thanks for the tip! I buy a Spanish tretinoin brand (Retirides) from an Andorran online pharmacy so will look for this product too!

[@jamespham6166]

Hi Dr Dray! Love your efforts to educate people on basic dermatological concepts! I’m a final year medical student from Australia and looking to get into dermatology as well :) Just an idea for a video I think could be really interesting is the principle or method of short contact therapy. In particular maybe a kind of literature review covering active ingredients (like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, sulfur, antifungals etc) in a wash off form (or even rinsing off topical medication after a few minutes) compared to leave on products, in terms of efficacy and irritation. You’ve touched on this a lot regarding salicylic acid/benzoyl peroxide washes, but it would be nice to hear your view on the effectiveness/tolerability of other irritating regimes like tretinoin, shown to be effective with SCT in acne! Happy Thursday!

[@symmetricalastic]

My dr prescribed me doxycycline and told me to purchase a Neutrogena benzoyl acne face mask. I love your videos. You’re my new favorite youtuber

[@calliemendoza8563]

BP even as a spot treatment makes my entire face blow up like I was stung by a swarm of bees..red, burning, completely swollen for 3 days. So embarrassing! I've tested it twice and I don't want to test it again 😖

[@tristan.9991]

Im sorry about that. Im about to try it, starting tomorrow. I hope your acne gets better ❤️👍

[@justsayin397]

What would we do without you? Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge with us in such a direct and easy to understand way. You are doing wonderful work and helping so many people.

[@itsjroses1591]

I used to have large red pores all over my t zone, After using it for 3 years, BP has controlled my acne to the point where I only hav 3 or 4 small pores now!

[@user-lr8kw2bf9w]

Hi, did you use BP cream/gel. If so did you use it everyday, I’m thinking of getting it but I want it as a daily routine not just a couple months. I don’t have bad acne just fungal acne I’ve recently been getting??

[@itsjroses1591]

@@user-lr8kw2bf9w HI:) I use a BP gel and I apply it every night before bed after cleansing and moisturizing .

[@LesleyVictoria]

I love these specific ingredient videos. You like salicylic acid or Aha for general full face exfoliation. I shouldn't use BP all over?

[@ECruz-rb6py]

Does applying a thick moisturizer like CeraVe on the tub before BP still let BP be effective?

[@crystalmarie5902]

i would love to know this as well🙂

[@TheIllam1989]

Good question!

[@DrDrayzday]

yes

[@galato4234]

I have one pimple once in a while but are really annoying. Could I spot treat with BP? Thanks

[@christyvale]

In my experience, yes. I usually use hydrating toner, humectant gel cream and moisturizer under 5% BP cream, and I am pretty sure that it's still working because my acnes would be calmer/smaller on the next few days.

[@courtneyplacey6718]

Please do a video on Tea tree and body shop skincare range for your face!!! Thanks x

[@TheSarahLindy]

This is my testimonial that you can develop a sensitivity to any ingredient, at any age. I used benzoyl peroxide treatments for years to treat my acne as a teen. But when I reached for some to treat a breakout last summer. I had a severe reaction, something akin to a chemical burn as far as I can tell. Such a shame that I can’t utilize it anymore, it was so effective.

[@roxyangel10]

Sarah Dalton same thing happened to me but with tea tree oil. Used it for a long time to dry out pimples when I developed a rash. Looked it up, seemed to be a case of contact dermatitis 😔

[@userales]

it irritated my skin so much and made my face peel and red and gave me acne in places i’ve never had but to anyone who can use it, yay!

[@DrAdnan]

Okay, so there’s one thing I’m doing right haha

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@r0ber00o]

This video was so informative and helpful, thank you for this! Unfortunately no doctor i have seen (around 5 (in the uk)) has ever prescribed them both to me at the same time but at least i know now and can ask for both.

[@EntirelyBonkerss]

Could you do a video on Thermal water?? All this brands like La Roshe, Vichy and Avene have thermal waters in spray form but I want to know if they are a gimmick or not

[@kirbyb3715]

Most European countries have very harsh tap water & people more often than not those sprays during their cleansing

[@EntirelyBonkerss]

​@@kirbyb3715 That must be expensive!!

[@EntirelyBonkerss]

@Denis Jackson I don't believe that they are mainly for hydration, my sister says she use it to calm down her rosacea but i don't know if it is placebo hahaha

[@Selsmittenxo]

As well as biotherm. I'd like to know her thoughts as well. I've enjoyed using then Avene and Vichy ones. Bioderma also has a similar product that helps prevent the itching/irritation that comes from a certain bacteria I can't name right now. But they can have a cooling feeling because it is cool water that's being sprayed out and heat will escape easier. I would reccomend it if you wear a cream humectants/emollients filled moisturized. Or to help heavier creams/balms spread easier on the skin. Where I live we have hard water, so I much prefer to use these.

[@ailynlozano5655]

Thank you so much for your advice mam, you have a good heart, I’m 38 years old now I have issues about acne this is my first time since January 16 2022 very stressful I’m very sad 😢