Comments on: Does any know any acne medicine without salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide?

By: I wish MY glasses were famous...

I wish MY glasses were famous... — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:04:37 +0000

Allergies are tricky, so please research any of the products I recommend to confirm there are no ingredients that you are sensitive to.
Burt’s Bees makes a blemish stick that contains willow bark, which is nature’s version of salicylic acid. I’m not sure if this would be a problem for you. http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?categoryId=10004&subCategoryId=-64&productId=-35&catalogId=10051&storeId=10001&langId=-1
Queen Helene’s Mint Julep mask can be applied as a mask and a spot treatment. http://www.drugstore.com/qxp79218_332828_sespider/queen_helene/masque_mint_julep.htm
Clearasil Adult Acne Control appears not to contain salicyclic acid or benzoyl peroxide, but clears with Resorcinol/Sulfur. http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16510&catid=13549
Also, keep in mind tea tree oil is often used with great success in clearing acne, so look for products containing this ingredient.
Good luck!

By: geminibrowneyed

geminibrowneyed — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:04:37 +0000

if you go to walmart or somethng…some face and acne products have those ingredients such as neutrogena and i think proavtic has it too( im using it). i pretty sure some other brands have it in their products also.

By: michellealeena

michellealeena — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:04:37 +0000

I feel your pain. I’m allergic to those things too but I went to the doctor and got perscriptions. I’ve heard Neutragena in works well (the orange soap).

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:04:37 +0000

I have a sensitivity to both of them, too! In the past, no matter what over-the-counter treatment I used, it had one or the other in them. My face would break out in a huge rash, get red and puffy, and I’d get a kazillion little bumps everywhere.

Believe it or not, the best thing I have tried has been ProActiv. Yes, the active ingredient is benzoyl peroxide. Their "sensitive skin" system is made with the other one- salicylic acid.

I don’t use the ProActiv exactly as it is recommended, because all the products, all the time, is too harsh for my face.

What works *for me* is to use the cleanser twice a day, and rinse very well. Then, use the toner, let it sit for about 15 seconds, and then rinse it off with plain water. I don’t even use the "repairing lotion" because that is more benzoyl peroxide. I then use a VERY light moisturizer – either the ProActiv one, or an oil free one (I like Mary Kay, personally).

I was told by the ProActiv customer service that it is very important to follow all three steps exactly- but that made my skin worse for months.

By following the steps as I stated above, I now have the clearest skin I have had in 12 years. I will never quit using this stuff!!!