Benzoyl Peroxide acts to control one of the main types of bacteria that causes acne. This is from my source listed:
"Propionibacteria acnes, or P. acnes, are the bacteria responsible for acne breakouts. They cannot live in an aerobic (oxygen-rich) environment. Benzoyl peroxide works by introducing oxygen into the pore, thereby killing P. acnes. When the bacteria population is reduced, the number of breakouts on the skin is reduced as well."
You can also read here on EmpowHer about other ways to treat your acne by searching acne in the search box. It may require some trial and error to come up with what works for you and you might consider seeing a dermatologist to come up with a plan specifically for you. Good luck.
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Benzoyl Peroxide acts to control one of the main types of bacteria that causes acne. This is from my source listed:
"Propionibacteria acnes, or P. acnes, are the bacteria responsible for acne breakouts. They cannot live in an aerobic (oxygen-rich) environment. Benzoyl peroxide works by introducing oxygen into the pore, thereby killing P. acnes. When the bacteria population is reduced, the number of breakouts on the skin is reduced as well."
You can also read here on EmpowHer about other ways to treat your acne by searching acne in the search box. It may require some trial and error to come up with what works for you and you might consider seeing a dermatologist to come up with a plan specifically for you. Good luck.
July 23, 2011 - 11:48amThis Comment
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