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How do you increase the benefit associated with benzoyl peroxide on acne?
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Leave it on: Its helpful as a cleanser but moreso if left on the skin. Watch for dryness or irritation however.
Answered 2/23/2015
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Add retinols : Studies have shown that the combination of benzoyl peroxide and retinoids are top line treatment for acne. So if the benzoyl peroxide alone is not working the next step would be to add the retinoids
Answered 12/9/2013
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