Suggested routine for use in wash form: -Use a gentle cleanser to remove makeup/dirt/sunscreen. -Lather on benzoyl peroxide wash (on damp skin) to areas that have acne. Use simple circular motions with pads of the fingers, and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Be sure to avoid eyes/lips! -Rinse off. -While skin is still damp, use a moisturizer. In the morning, use sunscreen as well.
Can I use the BP cleanser everyday or should I introduce it to my skin slowly (like using it once-twice a week first before using it every single day)? :) and is it okay to use the The Ordinary Moisturizer after? :)
@@ghhhhhhhhhh your not supposed to mix the 2 but what I do is use a BP wash in the shower in the morning & at night I use a gentle face wash with trentinoin (I think I spelled that wrong) but I don’t use Trentonin everyday I use it like 3 times a week
Jackie Marsh yes she’s been blessed with the ability to transfer information verbally in a way that captures someone’s attention. It’s rare to see. Have a wonderful day! Fall thoughts 👍🏻🎃👻🍁🎄
Umme Salma Tahir Do you use it once a day or twice? I’ve been using it once and my skin was doing good until this morning I woke up covered in a lot of large sore red pustules. 😔
I've found benzoyl peroxide to be more effective than salicylic acid in controlling acne flareups. My sister alternates between salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and hibiclens in controlling her underarm hidradenitis suppurativa. It really works.
I have that immune disease, also. Just found out that they labeled it an immune disease, recently. They wanted me to get on a biologic drug called Humira but I refused.
Misty Telling I read about that as a treatment. My sister’s dermatologist recommended hibiclens wash and tretinoin 3 times a week. She uses Hibiclens a few times a week with tretinoin. The other days she uses a Panoxyl 4% wash and a stridex salicylic pad. Clear underarms and no underarm smell.
I agree, I use this ointment called Duac prescribed by my Doctor, it had Benzoyl P in it which significantly reduces the spots in size and flattens them, salicylic did nothing for me.
It's my freshman year of college and this has been the first time in my life I've gotten a large amount of acne. Thank you so much for this video and the timing of it.
Started having acne a year ago, went through antibiotics + clindamycin and adapalene but didn't work quite well. Months later, my derm had me switched to epiduo forte and in just 3 months I've seen some big improvement, no more cystic ones and just having small pimples every now and then. Morning routine: mild facial wash + centella serum + sunblock Night routine: double cleansing with micellar water and mild facial wash + epiduo forte every other night or cerave pm moisturizer Hope everyone can find their suited routine for their skin! Hang in there, clear skin days will definitely come!
For years when I was a teenager I used salicylic acid cleanser to treat my acne. It was over exfoliating my skin and leaving it tight after every wash. Once I switch to benzoyl peroxide my acne flatten down and my skin calm down instead of drying up like it did with salicylic acid. I wish they stop advertising salicylic acid as an acne treatment. I use salicylic acid cleanser once a week as an exfoliant. I don’t have acne anymore, but once in a while my skin breaks out and I use benzoyl peroxide cleanser and my skin back to normal.
Yeah I agree, cerave salicylic acid facial wash, and it just cleared my complexion UNDER my acne. It didn’t really target my acne. It’s great for getting rid of those tiny bumps tho.
I've been using benzoyl peroxide gel since 2008 and it's the ONLY treatment to clear my nodular acne. When I was a teen I'd use salicylic acid and it would always irritate my skin. BP 5% or less doesn't irritate my skin at all.
Same. Every esthetician I saw would only recommend salicylic to like it was just this cure all product, but it literally never did anything for me. Then I use BP and after literally one wash I could tell it was actually doing something.
I have combination acne prone skin and dr dray my skin is now under control I made my husband take me to target to buy benzoyl peroxide treatment and vanicream moisturizing cream. I haven’t seen my skin this calm since I was pregnant during pregnancy my skin was perfect! I was using Avène extreme tolerance emulsion but it wasn’t moisturizing enough in this Arizona dry heat. Thank you Dr. Dray!
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your videos. I spent years buying all these expensive, fragrance filled acne products that would never work and have me puzzled as to why. My skin has never looked better thanks to you! :)
I love benzoyl peroxide! It's the only thing that gets rid of my acne. It can take some getting used to so I'd start out slow with a low strength and build up a tolerance to it
Anyone coming back to this video: panoxyl in the 10% or 4% vehicle have been very drying, irritating and very strong to start off with. I have found the Differin 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Daily Deep Cleanser or Cerave 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash to be so mild and gentle, zero irritation and may be easier to start off with when introducing BP into your routine.
Use Benzoyl peroxide in the shower leave it on for a few minutes as a mask then wash away. It kills bacteria and lightens the under arms. She talks about this in a few videos back of lightening around the mouth. I started doing that and noticed my armpots were getting lighter.
@@maribelbaez1231 hey can I ask, is it the cleanser or the gel that works for underarms ? Also do you know if it's appropriate to use on the bikini line
Jesus Christ, you are probably the most gorgeous, intelligent and beautiful not just on the outside but on the inside looking physician that I have ever seen in my life! God bless you always! Kisses from Ecuador!
Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly. My son is struggling with acne. I feel bad cause I know it bothers him. Hopefully with your tips we can get under control
My dermatologist recommended this, and it’s been working great... the side effects of dryness is true for me since I use the 10%... I also use way less that than DrDray probably about half, hope this helps someone
@@meenakhan5822 Purging is not a real thing. DR. Dray explains it herself in a video, it's a made up term. Medication has effects on different skin type, again, theres no such thing as purging. Its more or.less a flare of irritation or the ph of your skin is out of balance
Dr Dray Huge thank you for recommending BP for body acne, I was using it almost 3 weeks and almost cleared my acne completely! Although we don't have Panoxyl in Australia I have been using Benzac AC Wash 5% 200mL, with dramatic changes!
For the longest I struggled with finding the right kind of cleansers and moisturizers to use while still using benzoyl peroxide 10% every person i asked every video I came across wouldn’t help so thank you for this I pray i can see a difference now
I really like Panoxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, that cleanser is really the only one that actually control my acne in some way, it dosent clear my skin completely but it has controlled my acne from going bad very well. Totally recommend if your having a bad stubborn acne. (If Benzoyl Peroxide works for you.)
When i was 13 i started down the breakout road. Mostly on my chin and lower checks. My mom got me some benzoyl peroxide wash and lotion. I used for the first and only time , that night. I woke up with peeling ,burning, red swollen skin. Mom took me to the pediatrician. He sent me to the dermatologist for the first time. I'm allergic / too strong for my skin. My mom felt soooo bad. Dermatologist gave me a small list of 2 products wash and moisturizer. All were Neutrogena and fragrance free. And he told me to throw away any makeup brushes I used with Natural hairs. And get synthetic hair brushes. Wash them every week with a mild soap. Stop using any astringents. He prescribed a sulphur wash to be used only in the area of the break outs. Never had a zit again. Lesson learned. I need a dermatologist in my life! My Skin is way to sensitive to not have one. I was nervous to start Retin A. But I took what I learned from Dr. Dray to him and he was total on board. My skin texture has improved 100% . My malasma is almost gone!!! ❤
melissa Bridge I have the same problem! My skin is too sensitive and I’ve been trying legit everything and nothing has been working out for me. Could you tell me the 2 Neutrogena products you were recommended?
@@marilynnlanderos9551 It is the Salicylic acid wash. Orange one. Still make it today. The moisturizer was from neutragena also fragrance free. I dont know which one. All new stuff now. I use what dr. Dray recommends from the moisture boost line fragrance free extra gel in the blue jar and CerVe night cream in a jar . And I use Differin nightly now. I use elta md tinted sp41 moisturizer during the day. But i love the cerve products she recommends for cleansers/wash and moisture. They make a nice SA wash.
Thank you so much for these videos! I feel like you're my dermatologist on the side who's telling me all the secrets that my real derm won't.🤫 You are a beautiful blessing.
Ms Ari Mur I’ve used this exact wash for about a year, and it’s great! I’m shocked it’s not drying to my skin. All other Benzoyl peroxide washes are SO drying. I use the 4%
Tryshita Pytoshit I have really oily but dry skin. (My skin is dehydrated and lacks water, so it’s dry. But over produced oil to try and compensate, so I’m OILY 🙄) This is the only cleanser I use. And then I moisturize with the cerave pm moisturizer. If I’m wearing any makeup I use my makeup remover first and rinse my face. Then wash with this.
@@a.j.9098 I think we have the same skin lel but my chin and cheek and jaw area are getting so much acne ugh it's 3 weeks already and I use benzyol proxide cream but it's not helping at all :( I mean I don't care that I have acne it's it hurts and feels weird ugh
@@a.j.9098 I also use cerave moisturizing cream but I think I got the wrong one lel u know the one for normal to dry skin but I been using this since may and I had no acne till this month
Just ran to Walgreens to purchase the 10%.. I’m having quite a bit of breakouts on my chin due to stress. Also using vanicream face wash to remove any leftover sunscreen/makeup.. I’ve also been OCD about cleaning my makeup brushes and changing my pillow case daily! All thanks to you Dr. Dray!
Your hair has gotten so long! You look great, Dr. Dray. I’m trying to help my little brother take care of his skin (he’s a teen) so he doesn’t end up like me. I didn’t take care of my skin and now have a lot of scaring. It’s slowly getting better by following your tips, so thank you!
Definitely going to try this out. I’m a teacher, and I have completely broken out in the chin area. This has never happened before!! It’s been stressful!
Claudia Arzillo, I don’t know how well I can help but I never really had pimples on my chin just closed comedones. I would use the la roche posay effaclar kit as well as cerave moisturizing lotion and it kept all my acne away except for the whiteheads. I switched the products around a couple times and tried only washing once a day but this made me breakout with not only whiteheads but pimples. I’m now using Adapalene gel and it is working. I’m only on day 3 (so before much irritation and purging) but I would give it a try. I also only use the cleanser from that kit in the morning and switched my moisturizer to Neutrogena sensitive moisturizer. Now I’m just looking for a good sunscreen.
Ive tried panoxyl face wash to my body acne and its working on my hard to reduce backne. I purchased it thru iherb. I'm glad i had watched your video and tried it. Now im controlling my body acne. It is so far the best product that ive ever use.
Bp has saved my face ! I had extreme hormonal acne and was written a prescription for tactu pump forte benzoyl peroxide. Life changing ! My face has cleared up entirely and my confidence is back to normal. Wish I knew about this product sooner !
I’ve always hated BP because the washes/bar are soooo drying! This face wash is amazing and it doesn’t cause me to be flakey and dry. It’s like a lotion. I was shocked! I’ve purchased it 4 times.
2nd day in a row that you are right on time. I started using a BP face wash a couple a weeks ago so this gives me some reassurance that i am on the right track combating hormonal acne😣😩
Alternating between Salicylic Acid(morning) & Benzoyl Peroxide(night), plus using a toner that suits your skin type that is alcohol-free, unscented, and natural, may be great holy grails for clearer skin. :) I personally like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Neutrogena's Rapid, Clear, Stubborn Acne Scrub (both products are 2% Salicylic Acid). And Neutrogena's Rapid, Clear, Stubborn Acne Gel (Maximum Strength Benzoyl Peroxide/10%). Using a sunscreen spf 30 as part of your regime the next day would help. ♡ And toner, Thayer's Witchhazel Rosepetal toner is a good option that should be used with a cottonball gently & allowed to patiently be absorbed + cool water after helps with redness if there's any. These would likely help with hormonal acne, I myself am going through its journey to clearer skin. Products listed are only as guides lol or examples/references but they help. Moisturizing and/or a noncomedogenic oil also are very important. 💞💞 Nourish the skin, as you're helping its acne go away!
Hi! I seen it’s been a year since you posted this! I’m starting to use a benzoyl wash… can you tell me how it’s worked for you and how long it took to see results? I’d appreciate it so much
@@nadiaruiz1945 my hormonal acne is a thing of the past! I would say it cleared completely by 6 months. Now I only have an occasional white head that clears on its own. The reply by Stephanie was spot on. Bp wash at night and salicylic acid in the morning was my routine with witch hazel as my toner. Consistency is key. It will probably get worse before it gets better but please don't get discouraged. There is light at the end of the tunnel. And now I just use basic face wash by Neutrogena but if I see an uptick I just break out either the bp wash or salicylic acid wash for maintenance
Best benzoyl peroxide I’ve ever found: Dr Song 2.5%. I got it from Amazon it’s a huge tube, good price for the amount cuz it lasts forever. It’s a great lightweight gel consistency and it spreads easily, you don’t need much. I use it everyday and it’s the only thing that controls my acne. Salicylic acid has never worked well for my acne, it’s very irritating on my skin. I would like to try PanOxyl, as well. Thank you!
I lost my acne by using benzoyl peroxide+clarifying lotion (toner)+spf50 am routine, night time routine:benzoyl peroxide+ clarifying lotion(toner)+retinoic acid+moisturizer(optional). This was the routine that my dermatologist gave me when I was in my early 20s, now in my 30s it's different, though I don't have acne anymore but I have blemishes and tiny bumps here and there I couldn't seem to get it out. 😀
Thanks for this video!! Can't wait to try the panoxyl cleanser, my skin reacts well to Benzoyl Peroxide. I'm wondering though if I could also use the Differin gel (on my cystic acne) in conjunction with the cleanser? I don't have sensitive skin so would that work?
Hey it should! Benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid is a common treatment for acne, that’s actually the combo in epiduo. There are some videos showing how to incorporate it in
@@Lduro0707 4% the 10% is too strong it will dry out the skin quick. With 4 % I made her use it every other night. Then she started using it every night she 11 so it worked really fast. Hope this helps.
Hi Dr Dray. May I know your thoughts on Proactiv? My husband has been so dependent on this line, practically his entire life. He refuses to try other products. Hoping to convince him to try PanOxyl. Thank you so much and wishing you and your viewers great health!
To anyone who has come across this video it works. because it's the summer i really needed something to stop the "hiding acne" from coming, and this has worked so far. i also use it along with a 3% to let it sit on the scaring and fade it. it's only been 4 days and my scares and previous acne is less dark from tampering with it. if anyone is wondering about how a week of process will look i'm gonna update until my scaring is gone.
@@ericgagnon6450 Half of the acne is gone the other spots are fading and i haven't gotten any other flare ups considering its the summer time i usually break out on my shoulders and all over my face, but going into week two nearly everything is only a bit noticeable. by week 4 i believe everything would be cleared up. also i did it 3 times a day. (washing my face in the morning bathe in the evening and washing my face at night but every time after that wash you would apply the 3 percent on ur dark spots. to speed up the healing process and so far it works wonders.)
Thank you for the information, Dr dray❤️ my question is, can benzoyl peroxide 5% face wash help with fading hyperpigmentation as well left from pimples.
I recently got back on Panoxyl. I want to hear any recommendations for good moisturizers for post application of benzoyl peroxide. I’m currently trying out the Eucerin Eczema relief lotion. Any recommendations?
The perfect timing. I've purchased clindamycin with Benzoyl peroxide three weeks ago after watching you, and it worked wonders. My next step is retinol (tretinoin isn't available in my country) to help remove hyperpigmentation. Can I use a retinol to which salicylic acid is added while I'm using clindamycin and benzoyl? All thanks to you. I am a Syrian living in Syria, by the way. 🌹🌹
I’m going to purchase panoxyl & have my 13 & 15 year olds try the mask method. My 18 & 17 year olds had to do Accutane, so maybe we can avoid it if we start early with a product that has fewer side effects & therefore, greater compliance/consistency.
This stuff saved my face! I had bought it after seeing you had recommended it in another video. I have been using for about 1 month now and I saw results after one use. Definitely start slow at first people! I had jumped right into it and used it a few days in a row....my face was on fire
Retinoids such as tretinoin, acids such as salicylic, and benzoyl peroxide are just a few of the products that cause purging. These products contain active ingredients that increase the skin cell turnover rate, therefore causing your skin to purge. ... Alongside its many benefits is the side effect of initial skin purging :D
I've started using a benzoyl peroxide wash about a month ago and its the first time a product has actually made a real difference in my skin! Will definitely keep using:)
I wish I or my mother would have known about this decades ago! I had terrible cystic acne for many years and have terrible scarring on my face and back from it. My daughter is starting to get acne about the same age as I was. I’m trying more than anything to prevent her having to go through what I did. I would never forgive myself if she did,
Love your videos Dr.Dray. Would you recommend Vaseline as "moisturizer" for the face? I have tried E45, Cerave, Cetaphil, and other products that you recommended, but everything seems to give me a reaction.
Thank you for sharing this information. I really needed to hear this. I’m currently suffering with acne and it’s really affecting me. I hope this product works with my cystic acne 😭
I was actually using a facial brush to scrub the 5% wash on and my face looked like an instant sunburn. 😫 Then I would put on a 10% cream...but thankfully that didn't make it any worse. I'm just going to use one or the other from now on. Whoooo we really needed this vid 😅
Rosie Stirling Benzoyl peroxide is pretty strong but I’d say if you have severe cystic acne, see your dermatologist as an oral antibiotic may help you to get to a manageable point. This is coming from experience, dealt with acne since puberty and even now dealing with adult acne but very minimal (I have oily skin so I’m naturally acne prone). But I know how painful cystic acne can be, had them in high school ALL over my chin and even NECK! When my neck would scar from all the inflammation people thought I had hickies from left to right 😭 What helped me then was prescription doxycycline. Of course this coupled with a careful skincare routine. What’s your skin type if you don’t mind me asking? Is it oily?
I really appreciate your content. I am using 10% to get rid of a horrible cyst and using Laroche-posay as well and I hope it works! The dermatologist gave me cortisone injections and it did NOTHING!! Waste of my money!! You seem like a real sweetheart too. Thanks for all that you share with us.
Hi! You get good results ? I want to buy it but I’m confused if it will work with me or not and I’m afraid it will cause problems in my skin .. can you tell me about your experience please ?
Hello Dr. Dray! Awesome video. I was wondering if this face wash has issues with niacinamide, retinol and salicylic acid. Should I use the face wash in separate days when I use those active ingredients?
@Dr.Dray Obsessed with your content. You’ve taught me so much about skin care! Can I use Panoxyl and Nizoral together on my face? Or is that to much drying ingredients at once?
Hi Dr. Dray!! Can I use the 5% on my face and the 10% on my back to treat my back acne, if so do I need to moisturizer my back after I applied the benzoyl peroxide!
During my 7th-9th grade years, I started breaking out and having really oily skin. When I was about to start Accutane, my dermatologist started me on Tri-Sprintec, a birth control, which cleared me up right away. I’m a sophomore in college and I’ve started breaking out again because my gynecologist switched me to a different birth control for period pain when I took the placebo pills in the birth control in the Tri-Sprintec. i’m back on Tri-Sprintec and hoping that these products get me back to a clear face. Thank you for your advice and recommendations!
Can you use both salicylic face wash and benzoyl peroxide face washes on alternate days? is it best to avoid them in the evenings before using retinoids/differin?
How would you suggest using a BP wash along with a Niacinamide serum (like the 10% + zinc from the Ordinary)? Is it safe to use a serum like this following the wash, or better to use the BP at night and niacinamide in the morning?
Any tips on fading scars left from squeezing and picking at breakouts? Thanks so much for the PanOxyl tip (and how to use it properly). Breakouts are under control and now to target the scars...
Hey, thank you for your reviews. Can i use salicylic acid as my other cleanser ? Maybe in the morning and use bp at night? And also as the cleanser before using bp. Thank you!
I had terrible acne for almost 10 years. BP wash and DrDray saved my life 🤩 I’m currently acne free. I tell everyone i know about DrDray!!!
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Georgia Foster what do you use?
Cindy Becker i use panoxyl! Or the generic brand
You ever tried differin?
Suggested routine for use in wash form:
-Use a gentle cleanser to remove makeup/dirt/sunscreen.
-Lather on benzoyl peroxide wash (on damp skin) to areas that have acne. Use simple circular motions with pads of the fingers, and leave on for 2-3 minutes. Be sure to avoid eyes/lips!
-Rinse off.
-While skin is still damp, use a moisturizer. In the morning, use sunscreen as well.
Can I use the BP cleanser everyday or should I introduce it to my skin slowly (like using it once-twice a week first before using it every single day)? :) and is it okay to use the The Ordinary Moisturizer after? :)
@@kdxkm9896 i wanna know too
can I use a benzoyl wash before retinol at night? I don't want to wash my face 2x a day, but i need tretinoin and BP.
@@ghhhhhhhhhh your not supposed to mix the 2 but what I do is use a BP wash in the shower in the morning & at night I use a gentle face wash with trentinoin (I think I spelled that wrong) but I don’t use Trentonin everyday I use it like 3 times a week
Are we encouraged to double cleanse? To wash our face with a cleanser and then follow up with the BP cleanser?
i'm so glad that you promote products that aren't just popular or pretty and aesthetic. like glossier TORE my skin
She’s definitely “The Giving Tree” of skincare in human form. Great instruction. ☕️ 👍🏻🍁
Yes She Is Isn't It Wonderful!! I Enjoy Her Channel Very Much!! Happy Wednesday To You Uncle Charlie, and I Hope it Is a Wonderful.Day!!!!
Jackie Marsh yes she’s been blessed with the ability to transfer information verbally in a way that captures someone’s attention. It’s rare to see. Have a wonderful day! Fall thoughts 👍🏻🎃👻🍁🎄
@@UncleCharlie111x2 Thank You!!!
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I can 100% vouch for this video. Panoxyl is a miracle.
Umme Salma Tahir 👍🏼
Do they sell it in stores
k b They sell in Pharmacy or in other stores like target or bed bath & beyond
Umme Salma Tahir Do you use it once a day or twice? I’ve been using it once and my skin was doing good until this morning I woke up covered in a lot of large sore red pustules. 😔
Oxy 10 too
I've found benzoyl peroxide to be more effective than salicylic acid in controlling acne flareups. My sister alternates between salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and hibiclens in controlling her underarm hidradenitis suppurativa. It really works.
I began using it under my arms as well. Huge difference. I've got my teen daughter doing that and I've told my kids as well.
I have that immune disease, also. Just found out that they labeled it an immune disease, recently. They wanted me to get on a biologic drug called Humira but I refused.
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Misty Telling I read about that as a treatment. My sister’s dermatologist recommended hibiclens wash and tretinoin 3 times a week. She uses Hibiclens a few times a week with tretinoin. The other days she uses a Panoxyl 4% wash and a stridex salicylic pad. Clear underarms and no underarm smell.
I agree, I use this ointment called Duac prescribed by my Doctor, it had Benzoyl P in it which significantly reduces the spots in size and flattens them, salicylic did nothing for me.
It's my freshman year of college and this has been the first time in my life I've gotten a large amount of acne. Thank you so much for this video and the timing of it.
That was me as well during my first year (last year)!!!! I had soooo much acne cause of stress!!!
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I didn't have issues with acne until I got to college.
Has your skin improved?
Same
*Here for itttttt!!! Thank youuu* 🙏🏻
I recognise this name. Hi Cassandra 😘
Cassandra Bankson 💙
@@hawtsauceboss9037 ikr
@So What depends on what skincare products you use
Always a dedicated fan of Dr.Dray
Started having acne a year ago, went through antibiotics + clindamycin and adapalene but didn't work quite well. Months later, my derm had me switched to epiduo forte and in just 3 months I've seen some big improvement, no more cystic ones and just having small pimples every now and then.
Morning routine: mild facial wash + centella serum + sunblock
Night routine: double cleansing with micellar water and mild facial wash + epiduo forte every other night or cerave pm moisturizer
Hope everyone can find their suited routine for their skin! Hang in there, clear skin days will definitely come!
Hi how long after using epiduo are you putting the moisturizer on?
What centella serum are you using? I almost have the same routine 😁
For years when I was a teenager I used salicylic acid cleanser to treat my acne. It was over exfoliating my skin and leaving it tight after every wash. Once I switch to benzoyl peroxide my acne flatten down and my skin calm down instead of drying up like it did with salicylic acid. I wish they stop advertising salicylic acid as an acne treatment. I use salicylic acid cleanser once a week as an exfoliant. I don’t have acne anymore, but once in a while my skin breaks out and I use benzoyl peroxide cleanser and my skin back to normal.
Yeah I agree, cerave salicylic acid facial wash, and it just cleared my complexion UNDER my acne. It didn’t really target my acne. It’s great for getting rid of those tiny bumps tho.
I've been using benzoyl peroxide gel since 2008 and it's the ONLY treatment to clear my nodular acne. When I was a teen I'd use salicylic acid and it would always irritate my skin. BP 5% or less doesn't irritate my skin at all.
Same. Every esthetician I saw would only recommend salicylic to like it was just this cure all product, but it literally never did anything for me. Then I use BP and after literally one wash I could tell it was actually doing something.
Your acne might not be fungal acne since SA works ONLY on fungi while BP works on anaerobic bacteria.
Omgoshhh i needed to hear this😭😭😭
I have combination acne prone skin and dr dray my skin is now under control I made my husband take me to target to buy benzoyl peroxide treatment and vanicream moisturizing cream. I haven’t seen my skin this calm since I was pregnant during pregnancy my skin was perfect!
I was using Avène extreme tolerance emulsion but it wasn’t moisturizing enough in this Arizona dry heat.
Thank you Dr. Dray!
Dr.Dray,you have no idea how many lives you've changed remotely.I am from East Africa and i have benefited so much from you miles away.Thank you!
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your videos. I spent years buying all these expensive, fragrance filled acne products that would never work and have me puzzled as to why. My skin has never looked better thanks to you! :)
I love benzoyl peroxide! It's the only thing that gets rid of my acne.
It can take some getting used to so I'd start out slow with a low strength and build up a tolerance to it
how did it take to see major changes? And did it cause purging?
It will work for hormonal acne?
How do u use in the whole face or just the treated area?
@@munnebarua3666 yes
@@sornataniya615 my whole face
Panoxyl is the best product I’ve ever used for my acne. It works amazingly
Do you use it on your face?
Anyone coming back to this video: panoxyl in the 10% or 4% vehicle have been very drying, irritating and very strong to start off with. I have found the Differin 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Daily Deep Cleanser or Cerave 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash to be so mild and gentle, zero irritation and may be easier to start off with when introducing BP into your routine.
Priscilla Nieto I’m about to try the differin,
The don’t use a lot or don’t use it eveyday
I have the 10% and it tingles. Bit I have tiny bumps all over my face especially the forehead, that never goes away.
Do you think using it like once a week will be good to start out?
@@katrina1694 is it working for you ?
SUGGESTIONS: can you do a video on dark underarms?? thank you!
Brenda Perez I heard glycolic acid works
Use Benzoyl peroxide in the shower leave it on for a few minutes as a mask then wash away. It kills bacteria and lightens the under arms. She talks about this in a few videos back of lightening around the mouth. I started doing that and noticed my armpots were getting lighter.
Maribel Baez so you can use panoxyl underarm?
@@devotion_emotion yes kills bacteria and lightens under arms. I use it and it works
@@maribelbaez1231 hey can I ask, is it the cleanser or the gel that works for underarms ? Also do you know if it's appropriate to use on the bikini line
Jesus Christ, you are probably the most gorgeous, intelligent and beautiful not just on the outside but on the inside looking physician that I have ever seen in my life! God bless you always! Kisses from Ecuador!
Denisse Proaño thanks 💙
Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly. My son is struggling with acne. I feel bad cause I know it bothers him. Hopefully with your tips we can get under control
Dr. Dray's channel has sure has helped me control my acne. I hope it helps your son.
Your a great parent!!!🎉🎉🎉
just ordered it because madison beer mentioned it and her skin is absolutely flawless! cant wait 🥰
hey any updates lol?
My dermatologist recommended this, and it’s been working great... the side effects of dryness is true for me since I use the 10%... I also use way less that than DrDray probably about half, hope this helps someone
SlickPsycho hi, my doctor just prescribed me panoxyl but I am afraid it might cause purging. Did you experience any purging ?
Thank you
Meena Khan i dont use that wash but about bp it takes like a month or 3 to clear acne
@@meenakhan5822 Purging is not a real thing. DR. Dray explains it herself in a video, it's a made up term. Medication has effects on different skin type, again, theres no such thing as purging. Its more or.less a flare of irritation or the ph of your skin is out of balance
Just bought this product 2 days ago! So glad it doesn’t burn my skin or anything.
Can you use it with any the ordinary products?
@@soysoy4705 i think niacinamide
When I’m in the shower, can I use this product to wash my entire body or just the areas that have acne?
@@Rockstarmade224 You can use it anywhere. I used it for my chest/back and face.
Do you buy the 4% or the 10%? And does it do justice to your skin?
Dr Dray Huge thank you for recommending BP for body acne, I was using it almost 3 weeks and almost cleared my acne completely! Although we don't have Panoxyl in Australia I have been using Benzac AC Wash 5% 200mL, with dramatic changes!
This is super late but did it get rid of dark spots as well?
I started using this a few days ago and it’s already helping so much!
Thank you Dr. Dray! ❤️
Do u still use it
For the longest I struggled with finding the right kind of cleansers and moisturizers to use while still using benzoyl peroxide 10% every person i asked every video I came across wouldn’t help so thank you for this I pray i can see a difference now
Hi! Did you see any different in your skin ? It’s worked well with you or not ? I want to buy it but I’m confused.. should I buy the 4% or 10%
I really like Panoxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, that cleanser is really the only one that actually control my acne in some way, it dosent clear my skin completely but it has controlled my acne from going bad very well. Totally recommend if your having a bad stubborn acne. (If Benzoyl Peroxide works for you.)
When i was 13 i started down the breakout road. Mostly on my chin and lower checks. My mom got me some benzoyl peroxide wash and lotion. I used for the first and only time , that night. I woke up with peeling ,burning, red swollen skin. Mom took me to the pediatrician. He sent me to the dermatologist for the first time. I'm allergic / too strong for my skin. My mom felt soooo bad. Dermatologist gave me a small list of 2 products wash and moisturizer. All were Neutrogena and fragrance free. And he told me to throw away any makeup brushes I used with Natural hairs. And get synthetic hair brushes. Wash them every week with a mild soap. Stop using any astringents.
He prescribed a sulphur wash to be used only in the area of the break outs.
Never had a zit again.
Lesson learned. I need a dermatologist in my life! My
Skin is way to sensitive to not have one.
I was nervous to start Retin A. But I took what I learned from Dr. Dray to him and he was total on board. My skin texture has improved 100% . My malasma is almost gone!!! ❤
melissa Bridge I have the same problem! My skin is too sensitive and I’ve been trying legit everything and nothing has been working out for me. Could you tell me the 2 Neutrogena products you were recommended?
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It is the Salicylic acid wash. Orange one. Still make it today. The moisturizer was from neutragena also fragrance free. I dont know which one. All new stuff now.
I use what dr. Dray recommends from the moisture boost line fragrance free extra gel in the blue jar and CerVe night cream in a jar . And I use Differin nightly now. I use elta md tinted sp41 moisturizer during the day.
But i love the cerve products she recommends for cleansers/wash and moisture. They make a nice SA wash.
Thank you so much for these videos! I feel like you're my dermatologist on the side who's telling me all the secrets that my real derm won't.🤫 You are a beautiful blessing.
This came prefect time! My face is breaking out and looking to try a new cleanser.
Ms Ari Mur I’ve used this exact wash for about a year, and it’s great! I’m shocked it’s not drying to my skin. All other Benzoyl peroxide washes are SO drying. I use the 4%
@@a.j.9098 do I have to use another cleanser after this? I have oily skin and breaking out really bad
Tryshita Pytoshit I have really oily but dry skin. (My skin is dehydrated and lacks water, so it’s dry. But over produced oil to try and compensate, so I’m OILY 🙄)
This is the only cleanser I use. And then I moisturize with the cerave pm moisturizer. If I’m wearing any makeup I use my makeup remover first and rinse my face. Then wash with this.
@@a.j.9098 I think we have the same skin lel but my chin and cheek and jaw area are getting so much acne ugh it's 3 weeks already and I use benzyol proxide cream but it's not helping at all :( I mean I don't care that I have acne it's it hurts and feels weird ugh
@@a.j.9098 I also use cerave moisturizing cream but I think I got the wrong one lel u know the one for normal to dry skin but I been using this since may and I had no acne till this month
Just ran to Walgreens to purchase the 10%.. I’m having quite a bit of breakouts on my chin due to stress. Also using vanicream face wash to remove any leftover sunscreen/makeup.. I’ve also been OCD about cleaning my makeup brushes and changing my pillow case daily! All thanks to you Dr. Dray!
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I know this was three years ago but I thought I was the only one who constantly changed pillowcases!! It’s helped so much!
Your hair has gotten so long! You look great, Dr. Dray. I’m trying to help my little brother take care of his skin (he’s a teen) so he doesn’t end up like me. I didn’t take care of my skin and now have a lot of scaring. It’s slowly getting better by following your tips, so thank you!
Does panoxyl wash break you out a little before getting better?
I use this wash on my face, under my arms as well and it's AMAZING ! I totally changed my bathing routine
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Oh my gosh, you're in Houston! Yay! I had cystic acne, and it went away on it's own as my skin matured.
Definitely going to try this out. I’m a teacher, and I have completely broken out in the chin area. This has never happened before!! It’s been stressful!
Hey, I’m wondering how did it go as I have been breaking out on my chin too?
I’ve been breaking out on my chin so bad and jawline 😢
Claudia Arzillo, I don’t know how well I can help but I never really had pimples on my chin just closed comedones. I would use the la roche posay effaclar kit as well as cerave moisturizing lotion and it kept all my acne away except for the whiteheads. I switched the products around a couple times and tried only washing once a day but this made me breakout with not only whiteheads but pimples. I’m now using Adapalene gel and it is working. I’m only on day 3 (so before much irritation and purging) but I would give it a try. I also only use the cleanser from that kit in the morning and switched my moisturizer to Neutrogena sensitive moisturizer. Now I’m just looking for a good sunscreen.
Same here went to the dermatologist he said it was hormonal acne
This is such a great topic, and I appreciate you addressing parents and students.
I received my skin patch testing results a couple of days ago and one of the ingredients I’m allergic to is Benzoyl Peroxide. 😞
Ive tried panoxyl face wash to my body acne and its working on my hard to reduce backne.
I purchased it thru iherb.
I'm glad i had watched your video and tried it.
Now im controlling my body acne.
It is so far the best product that ive ever use.
Bp has saved my face ! I had extreme hormonal acne and was written a prescription for tactu pump forte benzoyl peroxide. Life changing ! My face has cleared up entirely and my confidence is back to normal. Wish I knew about this product sooner !
Did you keep using it ?:) has your acne returned?
I’ve always hated BP because the washes/bar are soooo drying!
This face wash is amazing and it doesn’t cause me to be flakey and dry. It’s like a lotion. I was shocked! I’ve purchased it 4 times.
2nd day in a row that you are right on time. I started using a BP face wash a couple a weeks ago so this gives me some reassurance that i am on the right track combating hormonal acne😣😩
@@beingyourself6813 PCA skin BPO 5% Cleanser. it is pricey but i discovered it before i realized there were cheaper options that are just as good
Alternating between Salicylic Acid(morning) & Benzoyl Peroxide(night), plus using a toner that suits your skin type that is alcohol-free, unscented, and natural, may be great holy grails for clearer skin. :) I personally like Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash or Neutrogena's Rapid, Clear, Stubborn Acne Scrub (both products are 2% Salicylic Acid).
And Neutrogena's Rapid, Clear, Stubborn Acne Gel (Maximum Strength Benzoyl Peroxide/10%).
Using a sunscreen spf 30 as part of your regime the next day would help. ♡
And toner, Thayer's Witchhazel Rosepetal toner is a good option that should be used with a cottonball gently & allowed to patiently be absorbed + cool water after helps with redness if there's any. These would likely help with hormonal acne, I myself am going through its journey to clearer skin.
Products listed are only as guides lol or examples/references but they help.
Moisturizing and/or a noncomedogenic oil also are very important. 💞💞 Nourish the skin, as you're helping its acne go away!
WJackson can you tell me the cheaper ones that work just as good
Hi! I seen it’s been a year since you posted this! I’m starting to use a benzoyl wash… can you tell me how it’s worked for you and how long it took to see results? I’d appreciate it so much
@@nadiaruiz1945 my hormonal acne is a thing of the past! I would say it cleared completely by 6 months. Now I only have an occasional white head that clears on its own. The reply by Stephanie was spot on. Bp wash at night and salicylic acid in the morning was my routine with witch hazel as my toner. Consistency is key. It will probably get worse before it gets better but please don't get discouraged. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
And now I just use basic face wash by Neutrogena but if I see an uptick I just break out either the bp wash or salicylic acid wash for maintenance
Best benzoyl peroxide I’ve ever found: Dr Song 2.5%. I got it from Amazon it’s a huge tube, good price for the amount cuz it lasts forever. It’s a great lightweight gel consistency and it spreads easily, you don’t need much. I use it everyday and it’s the only thing that controls my acne. Salicylic acid has never worked well for my acne, it’s very irritating on my skin. I would like to try PanOxyl, as well. Thank you!
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Thanks for the informative video, as always! Will Benzoyl peroxide cause the skin to purge?
I lost my acne by using benzoyl peroxide+clarifying lotion (toner)+spf50 am routine, night time routine:benzoyl peroxide+ clarifying lotion(toner)+retinoic acid+moisturizer(optional). This was the routine that my dermatologist gave me when I was in my early 20s, now in my 30s it's different, though I don't have acne anymore but I have blemishes and tiny bumps here and there I couldn't seem to get it out. 😀
This is a compliment, believe me: I didn't know you were a physician. I thought you were a teenager !
Because I have other products that I am using that are already causing me dry skin, I am going with the 4%. Thank you for all the info!
Thanks for this video!! Can't wait to try the panoxyl cleanser, my skin reacts well to Benzoyl Peroxide. I'm wondering though if I could also use the Differin gel (on my cystic acne) in conjunction with the cleanser? I don't have sensitive skin so would that work?
Hey it should! Benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid is a common treatment for acne, that’s actually the combo in epiduo.
There are some videos showing how to incorporate it in
I have acne Vulgaris and got benzoyl peroxide 5% prescribed to me and it’s been three days and my textured skin has already smoothened out a lot !
My daughter was suffering with acne and after using this her face looks so clear.
Hi which one did u purchase? 4% or 10%, I’m looking into buying this for my daughter too. Thanks!
@@Lduro0707 4% the 10% is too strong it will dry out the skin quick. With 4 % I made her use it every other night. Then she started using it every night she 11 so it worked really fast. Hope this helps.
hi doc! when is it better to use it? during evening or morning?
Both
Hi Dr Dray. May I know your thoughts on Proactiv? My husband has been so dependent on this line, practically his entire life. He refuses to try other products. Hoping to convince him to try PanOxyl.
Thank you so much and wishing you and your viewers great health!
Omg me to did she ever reply
To anyone who has come across this video it works. because it's the summer i really needed something to stop the "hiding acne" from coming, and this has worked so far. i also use it along with a 3% to let it sit on the scaring and fade it. it's only been 4 days and my scares and previous acne is less dark from tampering with it.
if anyone is wondering about how a week of process will look i'm gonna update until my scaring is gone.
update
@@ericgagnon6450 Half of the acne is gone the other spots are fading and i haven't gotten any other flare ups considering its the summer time i usually break out on my shoulders and all over my face, but going into week two nearly everything is only a bit noticeable. by week 4 i believe everything would be cleared up. also i did it 3 times a day. (washing my face in the morning bathe in the evening and washing my face at night but every time after that wash you would apply the 3 percent on ur dark spots. to speed up the healing process and so far it works wonders.)
girl your skin has been GLOWING lately
thanks
Hello De Dray, I see you from Colombia. I would like to know if salicylic acid works well in the armpits like benzyl peroxide.
Thank you for the information, Dr dray❤️ my question is, can benzoyl peroxide 5% face wash help with fading hyperpigmentation as well left from pimples.
which one is more effective to fight future breakout benzoyl peroxide cleanser or leave on treatment?
I recently got back on Panoxyl. I want to hear any recommendations for good moisturizers for post application of benzoyl peroxide. I’m currently trying out the Eucerin Eczema relief lotion. Any recommendations?
Panoxyl is where it's at! That stuff works to keep BO at bay and keep you dry!
The perfect timing. I've purchased clindamycin with Benzoyl peroxide three weeks ago after watching you, and it worked wonders. My next step is retinol (tretinoin isn't available in my country) to help remove hyperpigmentation. Can I use a retinol to which salicylic acid is added while I'm using clindamycin and benzoyl? All thanks to you. I am a Syrian living in Syria, by the way. 🌹🌹
I’m going to purchase panoxyl & have my 13 & 15 year olds try the mask method. My 18 & 17 year olds had to do Accutane, so maybe we can avoid it if we start early with a product that has fewer side effects & therefore, greater compliance/consistency.
This stuff saved my face! I had bought it after seeing you had recommended it in another video. I have been using for about 1 month now and I saw results after one use. Definitely start slow at first people! I had jumped right into it and used it a few days in a row....my face was on fire
glad to hear
Good video but not enough. It would be nice to see the video for more severe acne care. How can be products combine together. Thank you!
Retinoids such as tretinoin, acids such as salicylic, and benzoyl peroxide are just a few of the products that cause purging. These products contain active ingredients that increase the skin cell turnover rate, therefore causing your skin to purge. ... Alongside its many benefits is the side effect of initial skin purging :D
I use rugby benzyol proxide cream and it's the best thing to my skin
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Amen may God bless you and guide you🙏🏽
Amen 🙏
For my fellow atheists, ily
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Hi Dr. Dray, what is the inconvenience with the fragrances in cosmetics products?
I've started using a benzoyl peroxide wash about a month ago and its the first time a product has actually made a real difference in my skin! Will definitely keep using:)
How often do you use it?
@@lalrinawmijongte5355 i use it every night. In the morning I use a regular cleanser
Thanks
What should we have in our skincare routine? For teenagers?
I wish I or my mother would have known about this decades ago! I had terrible cystic acne for many years and have terrible scarring on my face and back from it. My daughter is starting to get acne about the same age as I was. I’m trying more than anything to prevent her having to go through what I did. I would never forgive myself if she did,
Thank you for the information! But would I be able to use this along with SA Cerave Renewing Skin cleanser?
Love your videos Dr.Dray. Would you recommend Vaseline as "moisturizer" for the face? I have tried E45, Cerave, Cetaphil, and other products that you recommended, but everything seems to give me a reaction.
Vaseline will likely clog your pores. I use neutrogena hydroboost which she reccomended in a old video
@@megank.9043 No, actually it's not comedogenic in humans sooo...
I learn and enjoy !! Please Dr. Can I use it for markes of pimples ?? .. I have some spots on my cheeks .. and a lot of black heads on my nose
All of your recommendations and Zapzyt wash has been helping out my acne! My skin is clearing up and glowing!
Maria Asher glad to hear
Where’d you buy the zapzyt
Dr Dray What’s Zapzyt and where do you purchase it at
Could you make a video on the fda petition regarding BPO
Thank you for sharing this information. I really needed to hear this. I’m currently suffering with acne and it’s really affecting me. I hope this product works with my cystic acne 😭
Hi did it work 😅😅
How do you feel about the rapid clear stubborn acne cleanser by Neutrogena ?
I was leaving the wash on my face for 5min! It was irritating my skin so much. After watching this I do 3min and it doesn’t burn. 🙌🏻😭❤️
I was actually using a facial brush to scrub the 5% wash on and my face looked like an instant sunburn. 😫 Then I would put on a 10% cream...but thankfully that didn't make it any worse. I'm just going to use one or the other from now on. Whoooo we really needed this vid 😅
I have chin, neck, and cheek acne. Trying panoxyl and hope to see some results.
Would you recommend this for large cystic type acne that are deeply embedded and never come to a head?
Rosie Stirling Benzoyl peroxide is pretty strong but I’d say if you have severe cystic acne, see your dermatologist as an oral antibiotic may help you to get to a manageable point. This is coming from experience, dealt with acne since puberty and even now dealing with adult acne but very minimal (I have oily skin so I’m naturally acne prone). But I know how painful cystic acne can be, had them in high school ALL over my chin and even NECK! When my neck would scar from all the inflammation people thought I had hickies from left to right 😭 What helped me then was prescription doxycycline. Of course this coupled with a careful skincare routine. What’s your skin type if you don’t mind me asking? Is it oily?
I really appreciate your content. I am using 10% to get rid of a horrible cyst and using Laroche-posay as well and I hope it works! The dermatologist gave me cortisone injections and it did NOTHING!! Waste of my money!! You seem like a real sweetheart too. Thanks for all that you share with us.
Hi! You get good results ? I want to buy it but I’m confused if it will work with me or not and I’m afraid it will cause problems in my skin .. can you tell me about your experience please ?
Your skin is glowing!!! Do you have a highlighter on? Your skin looks amazing!
Hello Dr. Dray!
Awesome video.
I was wondering if this face wash has issues with niacinamide, retinol and salicylic acid.
Should I use the face wash in separate days when I use those active ingredients?
Happy Wednesday ☕🌻 I was in my local CVS today and saw new Differin dark spot correcting serum. Would love see a review. Thanks
Happy wednesday!
Can I use Salicylic acid face wash and then use BP as a spot treatment? Would the ingredients react?
Is it good for oily acne prone skin as well
i think but i’m not a doctor. cos i think it’s drying. i was told that i should moisturize
Dr Dray, you are a blessing to UA-cam!
@Dr.Dray
Obsessed with your content. You’ve taught me so much about skin care!
Can I use Panoxyl and Nizoral together on my face? Or is that to much drying ingredients at once?
what do you think about using that olay moisturizer with sunscrren as a morning moisturizer?
You look gorgeous with your hair like that!
for me benzoyl peroxide works so much quicker and better for me than a retinoid such as adapalene
10% works like a charm but there is little pimples still sticking around
Hi Dr. Dray!! Can I use the 5% on my face and the 10% on my back to treat my back acne, if so do I need to moisturizer my back after I applied the benzoyl peroxide!
During my 7th-9th grade years, I started breaking out and having really oily skin. When I was about to start Accutane, my dermatologist started me on Tri-Sprintec, a birth control, which cleared me up right away. I’m a sophomore in college and I’ve started breaking out again because my gynecologist switched me to a different birth control for period pain when I took the placebo pills in the birth control in the Tri-Sprintec. i’m back on Tri-Sprintec and hoping that these products get me back to a clear face. Thank you for your advice and recommendations!
Which is better this or cerave acne foaming cream cleanser?
Can you use both salicylic face wash and benzoyl peroxide face washes on alternate days? is it best to avoid them in the evenings before using retinoids/differin?
Benzyl peroxide cancels retinoids. You can use benzyl in the AM and retinoids in the PM.
How would you suggest using a BP wash along with a Niacinamide serum (like the 10% + zinc from the Ordinary)? Is it safe to use a serum like this following the wash, or better to use the BP at night and niacinamide in the morning?
Hi have you found an answer to this? Because I've been wondering the same, but still don't know what to do
I used for my son back. It helps his acne.
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this has been a game-changer for me but it's lightening my skin. I only use this and Jergens all-purpose. Seems to be the only thing working for me.
Great recommendations! My face has cleared up 80%. Still learning and watching your videos .
Any tips on fading scars left from squeezing and picking at breakouts? Thanks so much for the PanOxyl tip (and how to use it properly). Breakouts are under control and now to target the scars...
@@heenajprasad5744 its been 2 years did you find anything that worked for your scars
Hey, thank you for your reviews. Can i use salicylic acid as my other cleanser ? Maybe in the morning and use bp at night? And also as the cleanser before using bp.
Thank you!