Why do I get new acne overnight while wearing a Neutrogena face mask with benzoyl peroxide?
I literally υѕе thе Neutrogena Clear Pore face mask/cleanser twice a day…once іn thе morning аnd once overnight. It hаѕ 3.5% (nοt 2.5%) benzoyl peroxide аѕ thе active ingredient. Yеt, whеn I wake up, I usually see nеw pimples form rіght underneath thе face mask аftеr I’ve washed/rinsed іt οff. Whаt’s going οn?
You ARE using too much. Where did you get the instructions to use it twice a day? And using it overnight? I’ve never heard of that.
Face masks are best used once a week. And should be rinsed off once they dry up – about 10 to 15 minutes after application.
And whether you use masks or not, there is one cardinal rule: keep your skin CLEAN!
The following is the answer I gave to another question in Yahoo Answers:
To prevent any new pimples from appearing, there is a very simple rule that you have to follow scrupulously:
Keep your skin absolutely 100% CLEAN!
NEVER touch your face with your fingers. Anything you put on your face should be clean and sanitized. This includes makeup, creams, lotions, pillows, bedsheets, scarves, spectacles, cell phones, accessories, your own hair, and other people’s hands or belongings.
If you think something may not be clean, then don’t let it touch your face.
If you think you may be scratching your face in your sleep, rinse your hands with water mixed with a bit of antiseptic (like Dettol) before bedtime.
You have to be disciplined and consistent and stick to it. You’ll soon stop having any more pimples.
While you’re on your way to pimple-free paradise, you might want to try applying lemon or orange juice on your face twice a day, morning and night. This normalizes the skin’s PH level. Apply with cotton wool and rinse off after 5 minutes or leave to dry on the face.
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You are using it too much!
The skin sebacous glands will go into overdrive ( the glands are the ones that produce the oil that casue spots) The BP will dry the skin getting theses glands to produce more oil lay off using so much
i’VE HEARD THAT ONCE U DO A FACIAL…U’LL BREAK OUT TO CLEAN OUT THE DIRT IN THE PORES…iT BRING IT TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN. ONCE U HAD A GOOD BREAK OUT, UR PORES ARE CLEAN.
THAT’S WHAT I’VE ASKED A PROFESSIONAL…SO I GUESS THEY ARE TELLING THE TRUTH..I HAD THE SAME PROB
It takes up to two weeks for pimples to appear so even tho they seemingly appear over night, they’ve been rising to the surface for about two weeks. Try proactiv, you can get it alot cheaper on ebay and it works wonderful. You would be able to JUST use proactiv and stop using all other medicines and it cures everything!
Look at some of the advice on:
http://acne.hammocksurvivalguide.com/
Relying on a product to do all the work for you is a mistake. You need to take your own preventitive measures too.
I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It’s time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!
Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:
1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.
2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.
I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.
There is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/ that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.